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
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
If you ask residents what they love about St. Louis, the first thing they will say is Forest Park. While there are many things St. Louis has to offer, Forest Park is the heart of this city. Built in 1904 for the World’s Fair (as depicted in the musical Meet Me in St. Louis), this park has so much to offer and, most importantly, is … Continue reading Forest Park
One of my favorite St. Louis suburbs to spend the day in is Kirkwood. The neighborhood is quirky, full of charm, and filled with architecture from the early 1900s (I dream of living in one of the many homes with a wrap-around porch.). I suggest spending a day to get to know this quirky suburb. Breakfast: Start out your day at Strange Donuts with this … Continue reading Day In Kirkwood
The first year of my family residing in St. Louis, I was a graduate student. Fast-forward many years later to the present and still I don’t bring in big bank as a school teacher. So I know how to do family outings on a budget. All the places I will be mentioning here definitely deserve your patronage, but sometimes you just don’t have the cash. … Continue reading Free Day Out
This past year, my husband and I decided to spend our annual weekend getaway (without the children) in St. Louis, as we don’t often get to experience the city as adults. In my research, several sites suggested the best couples’ weekend was to get out of the city and I thought we could do better than that. So here was our itinerary. FIRST NIGHT Where … Continue reading Couples Weekend
A couple of years ago, when the kids were old enough to handle staying up past 9pm, I discovered First Fridays at the Science Center! Every first Friday of the month the Science Center has theme nights and, depending on the theme, this could be a chance for you and your family to geek out! In the past they have had Indiana Jones, Goonies, Mystery … Continue reading Science Center First Fridays
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