Greentree Festival in Kirkwood, Missouri mixes Folk Art and Music with modern family-friendly fun

This festival sounds like a lot of fun! Let your kids get to "experience" a bit of history as they watch artisans in 18th century costumes, craft everyday items from hand, while still enjoying the contemporary fun of activities like face painting, a magic show, sno cones and more.

Get all the details in my latest article, "Greentree Festival in Kirkwood, Missouri mixes Folk Art and Music with modern family-friendly fun"

Not just another pretty race: St. Louis Forest Park Hot Air Balloon Race has activities for kids too

Every September in St. Louis, the skies above Forest Park host a magnificent sight, more than fifty hot air balloons lifting off in a glorious array of colors.

While this is an amazing sight to see, and a wonderful opportunity to practice your photography skills, did you ever stop to think about what goes on, on the ground?

Of course, the race is the main attraction, so on Friday night, you can get an up-close look at all the hot air balloons, during the Balloon Glow. From 7:00 to 8:30, visitors can walk through the field of burner-lit balloons and take in all the fabulous colors and designs. Then, at 9:00 p.m., after the balloons and the sky have gone dark, the sky will light once again, this time with fireworks!

But aside from the balloons, families will find lots of other activities to...Read more

Mosaics Fine Arts Festival comes to St. Charles, Missouri: Performing and visual arts, kids projects

Children are very imaginative, and if you can fuel that creativity at a young age, you could potentially give them the ability to pursue many different types of goals in the future.

Exposing kids to art is a key ingredient to helping them expand their own creativity. When children can see, in tangible form, what an artist imagined, and then turned into a reality, they realize that they, too, can bring their creative thoughts to life.

This week, you have the opportunity to enjoy some brilliant artwork in a variety of forms. Both visual and performing arts will be exhibited at Mosaics, the Missouri Festival for the Arts in St. Charles, September 17th through 19th.

The event will take place in...Read more

Help great charity September 11th: Boat Race for Backstoppers has tons of games, activities for kids

September 11th is approaching once again, bringing with it memories of a very tragic time in our nation's history. Those of us who remember the deeply saddening images and personal stories of 2001, know that the events of that day forever changed police officers and firefighters everywhere.

Though as a nation, we have moved forward, let us not forget the brave men and women who continue to risk their lives every single day to keep us safe. Their families sacrifice so much and when an officer or firefighter perishes in the line of duty, those family members often need a great deal of support, both emotionally and financially.

In times of grief and beyond, The Backstoppers organization steps in and helps family members continue on. But they can't do it without financial support from the public.

Please come out and support Backstoppers in Portage Des Sioux, Missouri this weekend. Your minimal admission fee to the Boat Races for Backstoppers will go a long way, and you'll enjoy a fun-filled day with your family as well.

There are many activities planned, including games for the kids, live music, and a fireworks display to end the day.

This is a worthy cause for men and women who are willing to give everything they have 24/7, so that we can feel secure. They deserve our appreciation and gratitude!

Day trip from St. Louis: Champ Clark Heritage Festival for antique cars, crafts, activities for kids

Now that the heat wave has passed in St. Louis, it's a great time to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather. You can do just that during your day trip to Bowling Green to see the Champ Clark Heritage Festival.

The Champ Clark Heritage Festival kicks off next Saturday, September 11th, with a parade in the theme of "supporting our youth." The parade begin at 10:00 a.m., from the Bowling Green High School parking lot.

After the parade, take the family to enjoy the many interesting exhibits. There will be... Read more

Fall Festival in Hazelwood, Missouri: Family-friendly fun with petting zoo, magician Eldon Roark

It's hard to believe that Fall will officially begin September 23rd, but it is, indeed, coming quickly. There are many fun activities for kids in St. Louis every Autumn, and next weekend, you have a chance to kick off the Fall season with a full day of fun in Hazelwood.

The Hazelwood Harvestfest will take place on Saturday, September 11th from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Howdershell Park. This event is a great place to bring the family as there are activities for all ages.

If you have energetic children, you can turn them loose on the... Read more

Fun Fall and Halloween activities: Great Godfrey Corn Maze, zip line and more just outside St. Louis

After months of sweltering heat in St. Louis, September comes and waves its magic wand, suddenly turning thoughts toward apple cider, building scarecrows, and Halloween.

And of course, one of the signature phrases of Fall is "corn maze." If winding your way through a corn maze is one of your Fall favorites, check out the Great Godfrey Corn Maze, just north of St. Louis. Seven acres of winding path waits to be explored now through October 31st.

Will you be brave enough to enter?

Precious Moments Girls Club provides a safe place for girls to play games and chat online

With St. Louis schools back in session and less time in your schedule for venturing out, you may be beginning to think about more home-based activities for your kids.

The Precious Girls Club is a great way to keep your daughter, not only entertained, but learning valuable lessons as well, and all you need is an internet connection.

You're probably familiar with Precious Moments figurines and dolls, but perhaps you didn't realize there is a line of products specifically tailored for your young girls. The Precious Girls Club is an extension of these products and a community all its own.

When you daughter joins the Precious Girls Club, she can.... Read more

Drum roll please....

After a very long 19 day wait, Examiner.com has finally fixed the bugs in my page which happened as a result of them launching a new website design back in the middle of August. I am soooo relieved!

I am thrilled to be able to finally get this blog going again and bring you some fantastic activities to do with your kids!