Take the Kids to See Dora the Explorer

I'm writing this blog because of my 2-year-old son. He is a huge Dora the Explorer fan and loves to watch the same episodes over and over and over again. If your children love Dora too, you might want to take them to the Alton Square Mall on Saturday, December 6. Dora, and her sidekick Boots, will be appearing at the Macy's court between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Your kids can have their pictures taken with Dora. There's also facepainting, clowns, balloons and a kids fitness area. If you don't know how to get to the Alton Square Mall (Say map! Say map!), you go past the Gateway Arch, over the Clark Bridge and then you'll get to the Alton Square Mall. That is, of course, if Swiper doesn't slow you down. Clearly, I've been watching too much Dora.

(Photo by Stephen Shugerman, courtesy Getty Images)