St. Louis Scavenger Hunt, 3 Quest
This summer going away for vacation wasn’t really an option, but the girls and I had a weekend while dad was on a business trip that I wanted to make special. We do the usual children’s spots like the zoo and magic house over the summer, so I decided to really make it feel like we were out-of-towners getting to know St. Louis. We would … Continue reading St. Louis Scavenger Hunt, 3 Quest
St. Louis City Museum
Pay no attention to the name, this is not your typical museum or about the city. They couldn’t name it, “Concrete Jungle Gym/Aquarium/Pedestrian Skate Park/Art Creativity Center,” so I guess City Museum just had to do. This is my children’s all time favorite St. Louis destination and one that can’t help but make me smile! So what is it? Well it used to be a … Continue reading St. Louis City Museum
Art Hill Film Series
Art hill has been one of the most beautiful, scenic spots in St. Louis for over 100 years, as it looks down on three sky-high fountains and palace balustrades. Now imagine sitting on this beautiful hill with food from amazing food trucks, live music, and a favorite movie and you have the Art Hill Film series. On Friday nights throughout the summer, films catering … Continue reading Art Hill Film Series
Night in Havana at Laumeier Sculpture Park
On Friday night, my husband and I got a rare opportunity to have a night out on our own! As I read about a Night in Havana event at one of my favorite places (Laumeier Sculpture Park), I knew what we were doing for the night! In case you are not familiar Laumeier Sculpture Park is a large county park with art installations and arts … Continue reading Night in Havana at Laumeier Sculpture Park
July 2019 Casual Dining Picks
July in St. Louis is like living in a sauna that doesn’t turn off. If you don’t want to heat up your kitchen and enjoy someone else’s air conditioning, here are some suggestions of some delicious retreats! Grace Meat + Three I happened to visit this restaurant out in Tower Grove on National Fried Chicken day, which they were celebrating in style with ½ off … Continue reading July 2019 Casual Dining Picks
The Muny
Summer in St. Louis wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Muny! This outdoor theater has been St. Louis’s musical mecca for 101 years and has always been magic to me. As a little girl obsessed with musical theater, getting to see a show was always the highlight of my summer. As an adult (still obsessed with musical theater) I love watching my girls … Continue reading The Muny
Still 630 Whiskey Distillery
Most people would consider me behind the curve when it comes to alcohol consumption and that is particularly true when it comes to whiskey. Until I was 35 I had only had whiskey once in a terrible Irish Coffee at an undisclosed bowling location. At 35, my family got the opportunity to visit Ireland. I know where your mind just went: the Jameson Distillery or … Continue reading Still 630 Whiskey Distillery
Castlewood Park
For a while, I had heard friends rave about Castlewood Park, so I finally got out that way to see what the fuss was about. Once I got there (it is about 30 minutes from Downtown St. Louis in Ballwin Missouri), I quickly understood the appeal! The Meramec river runs through this lush park with steep overlooks and its remote setting means there’s nothing but … Continue reading Castlewood Park
June 2019 Eat Local Picks
The family and I try not to eat out too often, so when we do the food has to be delicious and memorable. Chains offer reliability and some tempting food, but there is something special about visiting a local business that is unique to St. Louis. Each month I plan to feature three St. Louis casual dining establishments that wowed me and told a story … Continue reading June 2019 Eat Local Picks
A Day Out in Historic St. Charles
Few places in the St. Louis area transport you back in time like St. Charles’s Historic Main Street. Right off the Missouri river, Main Street was an important trading stop that helped St. Charles become the Missouri state capital from 1821-1826. Most of the houses on Main Street date from the German influx in the early 1900s and, through preservation efforts, many have been converted … Continue reading A Day Out in Historic St. Charles
