Kids Eat Free Every Day at Growler's Pub
Wednesday December 31, 2008
My wife and I just took our sons to lunch at Growler's Pub in Sunset Hills and we were pleasantly surprised when our server told us kids can now eat ... Read More
Find a Job at the St. Louis Zoo
Wednesday December 31, 2008
You can work at one of the area's most popular attractions. The St. Louis Zoo is holding several job fairs this winter for anyone interested in working at the Zoo ... Read More
Winter Brings New Reasons to Visit the Boathouse in Forest Park
Monday December 29, 2008
I'm a big fan of the Boathouse in Forest Park. In the summer, my family likes to go there for Sunday brunch. We eat outside, feed the ducks and, if ... Read More
Happy Birthday Raja!
Thursday December 25, 2008
The St. Louis Zoo is hosting a birthday bash this weekend for St. Louis' favorite pachyderm, Raja. The popular elephant is celebrating his 16th birthday. Raja was the first Asian ... Read More
Hidden Valley Ski Resort Opens for the Season
Monday December 22, 2008
It is certainly cold enough for skiing now. St. Louis' only ski resort, Hidden Valley, opened for business over the weekend. Lift tickets are $41 plus an extra $28 for ... Read More
Take a Gingerbread Walk Along Main Street in Belleville
Monday December 22, 2008
I'll admit it, I still have Christmas shopping to do. I'm usually out on Christmas Eve picking up last minute gifts for my wife or family. But these last few ... Read More
More Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve in St. Louis
Thursday December 18, 2008
There's no reason to stay home on New Year's Eve, even if you have two kids like I do. St. Louis has many kid friendly and adult only events. I've ... Read More
Grand Opening at the Magic House
Tuesday December 16, 2008
The Magic House was already one of the best places to take kids in St. Louis and now it's even better. After a major renovation, the Magic House is opening ... Read More
Meet a Clydesdale at the Missouri Botanical Garden
Monday December 15, 2008
You can see more than flowers at the Missouri Botanical Garden this Thursday morning. One of St. Louis' most famous horses, a Budweiser Clydesdale, will greet visitors and pose for ... Read More
St. Louis is a Great Destination for Inexpensive Travel
Sunday December 14, 2008
The rest of the country is learning what we St. Louisans already know. St. Louis is a great city with plenty of affordable hotel rooms and free attractions. Cheaptickets.com recently ... Read More
Time to Ski at Hidden Valley Update
Friday December 12, 2008
It looks like we'll have to wait a little longer to ski at Hidden Valley. The resort is pushing back its opening day because the weather this weekend is supposed ... Read More
Holiday Concerts in St. Louis
Thursday December 11, 2008
When someone mentions Christmas music, do you think "Joy to the World" or "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer?" If you like more traditional tunes, here are some concerts ... Read More
Time to Ski at Hidden Valley
Wednesday December 10, 2008
I don't get to ski much, but I really enjoy it. If you want to ski in St. Louis, Hidden Valley Resort is the only place to go. Hidden Valley ... Read More
Candlelight Christmas Walk in Augusta
Tuesday December 9, 2008
Augusta is a popular destination during Oktoberfest, but the small town along the Missouri River is also a great place for holiday fun and shopping. This Friday, Augusta is hosting ... Read More
Jinglefest 2008 Brings Top Country Singers to St. Charles
Monday December 8, 2008
Some top country stars are performing at the Family Arena in St. Charles and you can go to the concert for free. WIL Radio's Jinglefest 2008 features appearances by Blake ... Read More
More Ways to Enjoy the Holiday Season in St. Louis
Thursday December 4, 2008
The holidays are a busy time in St. Louis. I've already written about many of the area's top holiday events. Here are two more that will help you get into ... Read More
Take the Kids to See Dora the Explorer
Thursday December 4, 2008
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. ... Read More
Hermann's Kristkindl Markt Offers a Different Kind of Holiday Shopping
Monday December 1, 2008
I've mentioned before I'm really not into holiday shopping at crowded malls and big box retailers. I do like the festive atmosphere of the Kristkindl Markt in Hermann. Each year, ... Read More

