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Only one of my children has a Christmastime birthday. I’ve heard all too often from the adults who fall into this category. Many will tell you that they grew up …

It’s no secret that I’ve been decorating for the holidays with Nutcracker motif this year. Honestly has nothing to do with the new Disney movie and everything to do with …

The Les Misérables United States tour has hit the Fox Theatre and I’ve been waiting for this moment for 13 years. Last night was only my second time seeing this masterpiece and …

My love of musical theatre began at The Fabulous Fox back when I was 8 or 9. It was a trip with Girl Scouts to see A Christmas Carol. Oh how …

It’s finally that magical time of year! The time to climb aboard the Union Station Polar Express and travel to the North Pole has arrived. Trains leave the station nightly …

It’s a busy time of year and Thanksgiving is fast approaching. Are you ready for it? I don’t know about you but I’ve been feeling extremely overwhelmed with the upcoming …

Cinnamon apples are a healthy dessert options for a low calorie diet. It can be argued that the best way to make foil baked apples is over the fire, but …

Last night my guy and I were able to get away for a much needed date night at The Fabulous Fox here in St. Louis. It was opening night of …

The back to school countdown is on! My kids start back here in St. Louis in a week. I cannot believe how quickly summer just flew by. We do have …

Last week we were in Michigan on vacation to celebrate my 40th birthday. My husband planned the entire trip for our little family. Such a beautiful place and we loved …

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 …