• Kansas,  Kids,  Trips

    Adventure Weekend in Overland Park, Kansas: Where to Play, Eat, & Explore

    We have explored Kansas City many times as a family, but this trip we crossed the state line into Kansas to spend a full weekend exploring Overland Park. We discovered that Overland Park is so much more than just a Kansas City suburb! This city holds its own with impressive museums, unique experiences, beautiful outdoor spaces, and plenty of delicious places to eat. During our weekend, we went indoor skydiving, raced go karts, explored local history, wandered through beautiful gardens,…

  • St. Louis

    St. Louis Experience Gifts

    Are you already drowning in toys or clutter or want to give a more unique gift? Consider the gift of a local experience. These adventures don’t take up space and are a great way to create lasting memories. From memberships and museum passes to holiday lights, outdoor adventures, and FREE things to do around the city, here’s your complete guide to St. Louis experience gifts. Memberships or Attractions Missouri Botanical Garden Memberships include the Butterfly House and Shaw Nature Reserve…

  • Day Trip,  Kids,  Missouri,  Museums,  Trips

    Best Tips for Visiting Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium

    We recently visited the highly rated Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri and it lives up to its acclaim. This 350,000 square foot attraction features over 1.5 miles of exhibits. Pack your walking shoes and get ready for a wildlife adventure to remember! The Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium first opened in 2001 as a much smaller attraction. It closed for extensive renovations before reopening in 2017. Johnny Morris, the owner and CEO of Bass Pro…

  • Hikes,  Kids,  Michigan,  Trips

    Family Fun in St. Joseph, Michigan – What to See, Do, and Eat with Kids

    One of the destinations I get asked about the most is our yearly trip to St. Joseph, Michigan. From St. Louis, it is less than a 5.5 hour drive to this amazing family friendly vacation spot. Since we are already up north in Chicago at least once a year to visit family, it is easy for us to tack on a couple more days for a mini beach getaway. St, Joseph features so many beautiful beaches, great food, and numerous…