Independent, local bookstores in St. Louis inspire avid readers to explore every contemporary classic and modern novel imaginable. If you’re looking for exceptional book recommendations, your local bookstore will not disappoint. When you arrive, there’s no better feeling than sinking into a cozy, comfortable couch with a stack of novels surrounding you on dusty shelves
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During those unpredictable winter months in St. Louis where it actually snows, there’s one activity that you just can’t pass up: sledding! There’s nothing like gliding over a hill fresh with powdery snow and climbing back up to the top all over again while bearing the cold air – simply because it’s worth it. While
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Winter. Some people try to pretend it doesn’t exist by staying inside, bundled up in blankets as much as possible until Spring comes, but for us it means the return of one of our favorite wintertime activities: ice skating. We couldn’t just pick our Top 5, so we compiled a slightly longer list of our
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Use these spooky jokes for trick or treating on Halloween! Jokes for trick or treating in St. Louis is totally serious. If you’re a local kid and you don’t have a Halloween-themed joke prepared when your neighbor answers the door, don’t expect to score a full-sized candy bar. St. Louis is one of the only
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Another long, sweltering hot summer in the Lou is making us desperate for autumn’s cool embrace. The scenery of this season and the flavors of fall are well worth the wait! St. Louis’ weather is by all means unpredictable, as we still crank up the AC for that occasional 90 degree October day. Yet, it
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The Heat is on! The start of summer is always an exciting time for kids. School’s out! It’s a wonderful feeling of freedom. But for parents, the heat is on to find fun, affordable, educational outings for their kids. Like all parents, I feel the heat, and am always looking to avoid the “Mom…I’m Bored”
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Some of the best family memories are made in ‘faraway places’. Just as thousands come to St. Louis to explore what we have to offer, we took an Amtrak train to the other side of the state to visit KC. Kansas City, here we come! How do we get there? This was the easiest decision
Read moreOne of our favorite destinations to visit during the summer is Six Flags St. Louis! We honestly can’t count how many times we’ve been there since they opened in 1971, but with new rides, attractions, and surprises every year, we’re always thrilled with our day at the park. We’ve learned a lot over the years
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“Rain, rain. Go away. Come again another day.” No matter how loud and often you sing it, sometimes the wet stuff just won’t stop. But being cooped up in the house with bored kids is not an option any mom wants to take, so we’ve compiled a list of great activities that get you and
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Grab the family, pack some snacks for the road, and fill up your gas tank (while it’s still semi-affordable). And leave the map at home because you’re not going far enough to need it! The Family Attractions Card is sharing the best spots you can enjoy without straying too far from the city (or your
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Sleeping under the stars has been a summer family tradition since, well, forever. And while the St. Louis area has tons of great traditional outdoor campgrounds, we thought we’d get a little ‘wilder’ by looking for some unique camping spots that are definitely ‘off the beaten path’. Note: If you’re more of a ‘it’s-not-real-camping-without-a-tent’ kind
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We love getting cozy with a good book and hot tea on rainy days, but when you add restless children and a hyperactive dog to the mix, it’s time to go into mom survival mode and find some fun, affordable ways to keep everyone entertained. That’s why St. Louis Family Attractions Card is sharing 56
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