At the beginning of the pandemic we decided as a family to get outside and explore. Hiking is an activity that we enjoy doing together and was extra perfect for social distancing. We would occasionally see other people on the trails, but everyone has been really great about keeping 6 feet away. You may have read already about our various hikes on my Instagram HERE and our trip to St. Francois View Post
How To Decorate Like Disney’s Haunted Mansion for Halloween
Updated for 2019! Happy October 1st! You have plenty of time before the little trick or treaters will be around telling jokes to get candy. I believe that the St. Louis Halloween jokes are just our own river city thing. Or perhaps it's done elsewhere as well? I'll have to ask around. Here in St. Louis kids have to tell a joke to the homeowner before they are given candy. My kids like to tell View Post
The Resort That Has It All In Santa Claus, Indiana
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 a nice getaway from all the busy day to day life here in St. Louis and just happened to fall right at the end of the school year. The kids love our time there and cannot wait to go back. They keep asking when we will return. At just 3 hours away View Post
All About Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
We've been to Disney many, many times. Both to the land and to the world. Staying on property is definitely the way to go. No need to have your own transportation from park to park and it's just so much easier. Of all the different Disney resorts, we've yet to stay at the Disney's Wilderness Lodge. I do like to research and plan ahead though! If you are thinking of stay at Wilderness Lodge then View Post
8 Must Have Alice In Wonderland Shirts For Disney Trip
One of my favorite Disney characters has always been Alice. She's just so inquisitive and much different from those princesses that are found all over the Magic Kingdom. Definitely a uniquely different female lead from the Disney movies and a beloved storybook character to boot. You may remember that awhile back I actually created a free printable that paid homage to dear Alice. I still adore that View Post
What To Wear For Mickey’s Halloween Party
I love going to Disney in the fall. Not too hot out. Not too cold. The lines aren't crazy-crazy. Just perfect. In my opinion it's the best time of year to visit either of the parks. Plus, everything is Halloween decor. It's so fun and festive. Keep in mind that I've never been to Disney for the Christmas holiday season so I'm not sure how it compares. I'm sure at the decorations and all the lights View Post
5 Family Vacation Ideas Perfect For Summer
School is officially out for the summer! Woohoo! The last day for my kiddos was Wednesday. So now it's just time for some lazy summer days. With the occasional exploring. Because exploring is the best. We are headed to the lake tonight for the holiday weekend. Cannot wait. (Be sure to follow along on Instagram to see all our adventures at Lake of the Ozarks.) Also in preparation for summer I've View Post
Enter To Win The Getaway With Expedia Giveaway
School is out for the summer... TOMORROW! Yay! I'm summer ready. This school year has seemed so long. It will be nice to get a break. All summer long. I know the kids are excited about it, too. We pretty much have the summer all planned out, but there are a few trips that we are still working on the particulars. If you don't already have your summer travels figured out then this Expedia giveaway View Post
5 Reasons To Visit Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
Over spring break we ventured down to Eureka Springs, AR. (Only 5 hours from St. Louis!) It was such a fantastic trip and we are already thinking of when we can go again. While there we had the opportunity to visit Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. It's important for me to help bring awareness for important causes such as this one. Also to teach my children about the world around us and why we View Post
In Love With The Love Taza Luggage Collection At Target
Target totally gets me. The brand knows how to get me into their stores and... Okay let's be real. We all know that I'd still be shopping there anyway, but these day even more so. Remember how excited I was about the whole Hunter x Target thing? Yeah. So very exciting. Hunter boots at Target is double the love. So just coming down off of that cloud 9 to only be surprised yet again with the Love View Post