This winter getaway will leave you speechless! We headed to Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City for the weekend and it was the perfect winter escape. This Margaritaville location opened in June 2025 and it is so modern and nicely decorated. Our family was really impressed! Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City (1491 N 98th St, Kansas City, […]
Earlier this month, we drove to Clear Lake, Iowa and we were blown away by this surprising summer destination. Who knew there was such a great beach close to us?! Clear Lake, Iowa was a 6 hour drive from St. Louis and the city is named on the large lake on which it is located. […]
We headed to Branson for a long weekend and it was such a great trip! There is something so magical about this area. This was our family’s first time visiting here in the summer and it did not disappoint! Table of Contents Day 1 The Branson Landing 100 Branson Landing, Branson, MO 65616 We drove […]
We experienced the most magical week at Family Adventure Camp at Summit Bechtel Reserve (click here for my 10% discount code). Mark and I loaded our four daughters up in the van and drove to beautiful West Virginia. This was such a great family bonding experience and our kids didn’t want to leave. What a […]
We recently took our 4 daughters on a 55-mile bike adventure in Northwest Arkansas. Starting in Fayetteville, we rode north to Springdale and then ended in Bentonville. It was an incredible adventure and everything was so bike-friendly! Below are our family’s four favorite bike trails in the area. Table of Contents Razorback Greenway This greenway […]
It is our second snow day this week in St. Louis, so I thought it would be fun to share some low-effort snow activities! These were relatively easy to set up and we had all the items on hand at home. I hope these can offer some fun ideas to enjoy the snow as a […]
Camping as a family is my favorite family activity. It really encourages us to have time focused on each other, by removing other distractions we may have at home. Here are five fun nature activities to do as a family, and they are quick and easy to bring along on a camping trip. Table of Contents We camped […]
Just 2 hours from St. Louis is a complete hidden gem! Not only is Murphysboro surrounded by beautiful family-friendly hiking trails, but their food scene is nationally recognized. We had such a wonderful time exploring this area that was new-to-us. Here is our weekend itinerary from our visit. As a reference, my kids are 7yo, […]
Just 5 hours from St. Louis, Wichita is the heart of the country and it is the largest city in Kansas. This weekend in Wichita was our first time exploring Kansas and our family was floored by the natural beauty, as well as the rich history of this area. We explored Wichita for 2 nights/3 […]
Missouri is full of great spots and attractions to enjoy in the summer. After writing Part 1, I couldn’t stop adding more places! Here is part 2 of yet more summer sports to explore. Gateway Arch Riverboat Cruise 50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard., St. Louis, MO 63102 We love taking the historic […]
