If you’re planning a weekend getaway or a fun day trip with the kids, Springfield, MO is one of those sweet spot destinations that makes family travel surprisingly easy. Only 3 hours away from St. Louis,  it offers the perfect mix of indoor exploration, hands on learning centers, and open green sp…

Are you tired of visiting the exact same playground every single weekend? Welcome to the ultimate St. Louis Parks A–Z guide! We are hitting the road to explore the absolute best regional parks, hidden neighborhood gems, and destination play spaces across the St. Louis and St. Charles metro areas.  …

Nashville is world-famous for its music, but for families, the real stars are in the neighboring town of Franklin. We just spent some time exploring the area, and I was blown away by how much you can do without spending a fortune—especially if you utilize reciprocal membership networks! If you have…

Planning a family trip to St. Louis? This city is an absolute gem for parents traveling with kids of varying ages. I was recently asked to give recommendations for a family with two children (ages 3 and 9) who would be spending five days exploring the "Gateway City".  I've put togethe…