The holiday season is on its way and a themed Christmas tree can become a tradition that the entire family enjoys from year to year. A travel Christmas tree is a great theme because each and every ornament adorning the tree branches are a memory of a vacation. Travel ornaments are the perfect way to...
Most people have a favorite ring to wear while traveling. This type of ring typically works as stand-in rings in place of an actual engagement ring or wedding band. Something that's not the real deal and can be worn on vacation without the worry of losing a treasured precious ring. For many years now the...
Summertime is road trip season for many families and we are on a really big one right now! (You can follow along on our travels via my Instagram with the hashtag #smithroadtrip2021. Also, be sure to check out my Instagram stories, too!) This grand adventure of course has some travel games for my kids to...
We are going to Disneyland in less than a month! I'm thinking that the little gal and I need matching Disney Alex and Ani bracelets to commemorate the trip. It's our first trip ever to Disneyland so that makes it extra special. Great idea, right? I mean the bracelets are really dandy. The bracelets make great gifts,...
Princess Moana is back on the big screen with a whole new action-packed voyage! Even before you travel across the Pacific Ocean and enter the heart of Te Fiti from the movie theater, you can enjoy some free printable Moana 2 coloring pages right at home! It's a fun way to get ready for a...
Christmas pajamas are always a great idea for spreading holiday cheer, but especially when taking a trip to the North Pole on the Polar Express! Perfect for the holiday photos, family matching pajamas have long been encouraged for the best possible experience on the magical train ride. Have you already reserved your tickets on the...
Follow the yellow brick road to some wicked good fun activity sheets! The long awaited Wicked movie is finally set to hit the big screen and fans of the iconic musical will undoubtably love celebrating with fun activity sheets. While perfect for the whole family to enjoy together, these free printable Wicked movie activities are...
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream at Lake of the Ozarks! Summer trips to the lake are always made a hundreds times better with a visit to any number of the local ice cream shops. Whether you are visiting from Kansas City or St. Louis, or if you are a local,...
The St. Louis area is a great place to raise a family (or travel to on vacation) because it's a city filled with so many fun things to do and so much to explore. And many of the best summer activities are FREE! For many years I've loved offering up freebies and printables to my...
Right in the heart of downtown St. Louis on Market Street you'll find a historic train station that has been converted into not just a gorgeous hotel, but an extraordinary destination filled with activities for the entire family to enjoy. You cannot go wrong with a spring break staycation at Union Station in St. Louis....
The Fox Theatre schedule is set to be fabulous for the 2024-2025 season! Don't be surprised when some old favorites grace the stage in the Grand Center District of Saint Louis, but you'll also be drawn to some first timers to be seen in the Lou. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming season...
The Walt Disney Imagineers have outdone themselves this time with the Moana attraction at Epcot! It's an interactive experience for the whole family to enjoy together and Moana fans will delight .The attraction will have you feeling like you are entered the heart of Te Fiti as you explore water effects along a beautifully landscaped...
Disney vacations are all about creating magical memories, and what better way to create an even more magical time than with a delicious cake at the most magical place on Earth? Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, a child's birthday party, or having cake just because, there are a few options for ordering a...
Golden tickets, beautifully decorated trains, hot chocolate, silver bells, and Santa Claus in downtown St. Louis can only mean one thing... the Polar Express train ride has returned to Union Station! It's a round-trip journey to the North Pole that will have you calling out, "All aboard the St. Louis Polar Express!" Everything You Need...
The perfect activity for back to school involves putting coloring skills to work. It's an activity for kids of all ages and level of skill. There's really no need to always stay in the lines. Some of the best art is messy and abstract. Kids have so many creative ideas, and free printable backpack coloring pages are...
National Donut Day is each year on the first Friday in June. It's a day to celebrate the iconic and delicious donut! A fun way to commemorate the day is with cute donut coloring pages. Kids of all ages will enjoy getting their creativity on with these free printable donut coloring sheets while eating the...
While Missouri does have more than a few weekend getaways to explore, The Elms hotel and spa in Excelsior Springs is quite the hidden gem. It's one of the most romantic places in the Midwest and history lovers will enjoy the vintage nostalgia of the hotel from days gone by. Most definitely makes my list...
Not just the first time in forever, but the first time ever for the Frozen musical to be in St. Louis! The stage at the Fabulous Fox is indeed set for some fabulous holiday shows and powerhouse performances like you've never seen before. It's the perfect time to introduce your family to the world of...
Most people don't realize just how close the land of Kentucky Bluegrass is to St. Louis. Or that there's so many unique treasures to be found in the towns that sit along the Ohio River. There's plenty to enjoy in Owensboro, Kentucky even when you have just you only have 24 hours or less to...
A staycation DURING the school year is so much fun and a great way to explore the local area where you live. It's also one of the best ways to include every family member, because we all know how the days of back to school go. It's busy, busy, busy all the time and no...
Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari are both fun for the whole family, making the Midwest travel destination by far the best Indiana theme park! It's also a great place to experience the most amazing wooden roller coasters around. The water park side of things has some really popular water slides when you are looking to...
Prepare yourself for not just the 5 favorites, but also a whole lot of love because the Mary Poppins musical at The Muny in St. Louis is most definitely my spoonful of sugar. After all I do live, breath and dream all things London so naturally a production of Mary Poppins is one that I...
New York City is the big city. So much to see and explore. Years ago I visited the Big Apple for just a couple of days. This time around I did it again for just two days with daughter for her birthday! I've got some tips for seeing all the best of NYC with kids...
It's a new year! Looking for ways to make 2022 extra special? No need to do anything that is too crazy or extravagant. Finding things to do in 2022 can actually be really easy, but also unique at at the same time. I have some ideas of easy family activities that you can do this...
We love getting the entire family involved in the holiday decorating. But decorations can also be fun. The Little People Nativity Play Set is Christmas decor and fun in one! The Little People Nativity Play Set Is Perfect For Holiday Decorating Christmas decorations have gone up around here! It's an annual tradition to begin the...
Do I ever love a good DIY Dollar Tree craft. I'm thrilled with how this Hocus Pocus Halloween wreath turned out. So much so that I decided to share the step-by-step instructions with you! It's the perfect Halloween wreath and a decoration that will put a spell on all who enter your door. DIY Dollar...
All aboard! Train or Treat has arrived in the station! St. Louis Union Station that is. The Union Station Halloween train has pulled back into the Lou and there's something for the entire family to experience at this historic St. Louis location. If you are looking for a family Halloween activity in St. Louis then...
Happy National Johnny Appleseed Day! (Thanks to The Reese Triplets for the reminder.) I figured that this would be the perfect time to share the delicious Instant Pot cinnamon apple oatmeal baby food recipe that I made recently. So easy and inexpensive to make! Instant Pot Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Baby Food Recipe I've been cooking...
Happy first day of fall! Iced chocolate brownies are perfect for fall because they literally match the season with their rich brown color. It's a family favorite recipe that is so delicious, easy to make and totally from scratch. You cannot ever go wrong with chocolate frosted brownies. A real crowd pleaser. And what's even...
A Disneyland Hotel vacation is definitely the way to go for families who love Disney. We loved our vacation there and it's such a great places for the entire family! 5 Reasons To Take A Disneyland Hotel Vacation We didn't go to Disneyland until a few years back. Before that Disney World was our magical...
We might be on a massive road trip, but that didn't stop the fun of attending Sweet Suite at Home with The Toy Insider! Right now is the time of year to learn all about the 2021 toy gift guide items and I was not about to miss out on this opportunity. Especially since, like last...
Tomorrow is a really big day for my family. We are going on a BIG trip (like epic one that's reminiscent of last summer) and I created some road trip bingo printable game cards to take with us. And they are dry erase so reusable over and over again! Free Road Trip Bingo Printable Game...
Always a popular post so I figured that I should share again with you all! People are constantly searching where to buy pineapple soft serve mix. You know... the delicious Dole Whip dessert that is found at Disney World and Disneyland? It's of course always available at the Dole Plantation in Wahiawa, Hawaii, but also...
Having a new baby in the house after so many years has been quite the adjustment, but we are most definitely loving every minute of the added joy that she brings into our home. Plus, we have lots of extra helpers with her older siblings. We've also discovered the extra help that comes from Ingenuity...
Spring break this year was amazing. Especially since last year was a total bust due to the pandemic. Our family loves the outdoors and hiking so this year we decided to discover all that Land Between The Lakes has to offer. And we found the perfect Land Between The Lakes resort that's situated in close...
The weather outside is no longer frightful! I'm excited for camping season and that includes campsite outdoor games that my family can enjoy together. Campsite Outdoor Games For Kids What are your kids preferred sports and games? Your answer will be probably be soccer, video games, Minecraft and many more. While these games do...
The farmhouse style basket wall look is one that I'm looking forward to achieving in my dining room. It's an easy decorating option that's also super economical by recycling baskets. How To Create A Farmhouse Style Basket Wall Our dining room has been under remodel/construction for a while now. Since Martin Luther King weekend to...
The Polar Express has been a family tradition of ours. Many families love attending the event at Union Station here in St. Louis. This year it's still happening, but understandably so some adjustments had to be made for 2020. Get ready to climb aboard the Believe Polar Express Experience! All Aboard Union Station Believe Polar...
Today is the day! It's the kick off to the holiday gifts guides right here on Seeing Dandy. Each year I do gift guides to give you ideas and to help with your shopping for everyone on your list. This year I'm starting with the best holiday gift ideas for babies. Now why would that...
When I say the words The Body Shop... Can't you just smell the 90's?! Oh the memories. Guess what? I'm so excited to share with you that I just became an Independent Consultant with The Body Shop At Home! Read on to for a stroll down memory lane and to experience all the nostalgia. The...
Of all our hiking adventures, Don Robinson State Park is by far a family favorite. Read on to see why we think that this location is the perfect family hiking destination near St. Louis! Don Robinson State Park Favorite Hiking Destination Early on in quarantine life we ventured out to this wonderland and actually went...
Early into the quarantine life, before the temperatures got too hot, we did lots of hiking together as a family. There are just so many fun places to explore in the St. Louis area! Every where we went was a place new to us and we were really impressed with Klondike Park in St. Charles...