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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, …

Families are often looking for a memorable way to teach their kids about giving to others, especially during the holiday season. Light the World Giving Machines are such a simple …

The fall season has officially arrived and there are so many fun activities for families to do this time of year. Whether it’s relishing the cooler weather by taking a …

The Muny is hosting its first live concert in more than 30 years! A night of songs and stories with Tony winner John Legend and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra …

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 …

The 106th season has arrived at The Muny in Forest Park and the line up is spectacular! It’s Muny magic that our city has come to know and love. Reflections …

The American tour of Moulin Rouge has arrived in St. Louis and it’s a spectacular show that you do not want to miss out on at the Fabulous Fox Theatre! …

St. Louis has a rich history that also consists of an ooey gooey cake recipe! It’s actually really easy to make the original St. Louis gooey butter cake by simply …

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 …

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 …

There is something for everyone in the 2023 Muny season! It’s going to be filled with loads of premieres for its 105th summer schedule. Quite the lineup is arriving for …

Disney On Ice Into The Magic is an ice skating show for the entire family to enjoy. So many fun filled performances take the ice as everyone’s family Disney characters …

A few weeks ago we took a little family travel weekend to Santa Claus, Indiana. (You can read more about our trip and what took us there HERE.) It was …

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 …

Start a new Halloween tradition with the You’ve Been Booed printable family activity. It’s a fun way to spread Halloween cheer throughout your whole neighborhood during the month of October …

There’s something extra special about enjoying the performing arts under the stars. That’s just one of the many reasons why The Muny is so well loved. Unlike other regional theatres, …

The Polar Express train ride is finally back here in St. Louis! And the train cars can actually leave the station again! You’ll discover all that you truly missed when …

Quite arguably one of the best musical productions of all time is touring the country and is it ever fabulous. The Les Misérables National Tour is always popular and for …

I tried really hard to give Glen Coco his four candy canes at the Mean Girls Musical, but he was nowhere to be found before the show. You go, Glen …

School is now back in session and I was actually involved in a big back to school secret over the summer! Several months ago another St. Louis mom blogger, Melissa …

Once in a while a new musical comes along that is sure to be around for years and years to come. Six The Musical is just that type of production. …

Throw on your matching pajamas and head down to the Polar Express at Union Station! You won’t only experience a festive train ride, you’ll discover some really amazing Christmas photo …

All your favorite Disney characters are coming to St. Louis for the Disney On Ice Road Trip Adventures Show at the Chaifetz Arena! It’s going to be an ice event …

The unforgettable story of a quintet brotherhood that rose from the streets of Detroit, persevered throughout a decade of civil unrest and political conflicts, their group’s own personal conflicts and …

Right next to everyone’s favorite old train station you’ll find the Aquarium at Union Station and its newest attraction for Halloween fun! “Pirate Quest For The Sunken Treasure” is a …

Sibling matching pajamas are definitely the way to go when taking a ride on the Polar Express for the holidays! There are so many different options to choose from and …

The time has come for the Wicked Witch of the West to defy gravity at the Fabulous Fox in St. Louis! From the opening number to the Finale at the …

Blue Man Group is a performance art group unlike any other! This popular and well known show has taken to the road on tour making a stop in St. Louis …

There’s a great baseball movie set to hit the theaters and it’s one that the whole family can enjoy. The Hill is undoubtably going to make the list of the …

Here in St. Louis we are pretty land locked. Sure we have a river that runs along side our fine city, but we are definitely land locked from the land …

One of the most popular forms of imaginative play is an outdoor playhouse. This type of fun doesn’t have to only be reserved for the backyard. Bring the great outdoors …

Opening night of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory musical at The Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis and was it ever fabulous. This is one that I’d see again and …

The weather is warming up and that means lots of outdoor time hiking and biking for our family. Before it gets too hot and humid out that is! Then we …

The ever popular musical reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors has arrived at The Muny in Forest Park! Long been called one of …

If you follow me on Instagram then you know that a few weekends ago our family got out of town! We went on a little adventure over to Santa Claus, …

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 …

Thirteen years ago was the last time the Camelot musical was performed on the Muny’s stage and now it’s finally back for the 104th season. St. Louis is home to …

St. Louis has indeed been graced with a theatrical experience that needs to be relived again and again. Opening night of the Hadestown tour at The Fabulous Fox was not …

Yesterday my family and I experienced something all new to us. We had never before been to Monster Jam and honestly did not know what to expect. Our press/media passes …

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 …