What To Do In St. Louis with Kids {Day 2}

{Start with Day 1 over here} When I asked for recommendations of family-friendly things to do in St. Louis last week, many of you were adamant about us visiting The City Museum. In fact to quote my friend, Katy, “If you don’t take the boys here, I cannot forgive you.”   So after we stuffed …

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What to Do in St. Louis with Kids {Day 1}

  We had THE BEST time in St. Louis last week {thanks to all your incredible input}. We got a ton accomplished during our overnight stay in the city, but we can’t wait to go back and check more must-sees off our list! We started our first day at the FREE St. Louis Zoo.  There’s a reason …

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SweeTarts Candy Valentine’s Card Idea {Free Printable}

  I was trying to think of something clever for the boys’ first Valentine’s celebration with classmates, and came up with this inspiration perusing the supermarket aisle. SweeTarts + The Lumineer’s song “Ho Hey” = I Belong with You. You Belong with Me. You’re My SweeTart. It’s super easy to make.  You just need some …

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Rewarding Kids for Helping Around the House: The Ant Award {Free Printable}

We’ve struggled in the past with how to {or if we should} reward our boys for doing simple chores around the house – making their beds, changing out the laundry, helping clean up the table, picking up toys, etc.  We weren’t ready for a full-blown allowance system, and we didn’t want to reward their efforts …

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Simple Outdoor Adventures for Boys {Day 5}: Nature Scavenger Hunt – Free Printable

Going on a Nature Scavenger Hunt…    Supplies: Walking Shoes Bug Spray Magnifying Glass (optional) Field Guide (optional) Printable List   Nature scavenger hunts are a great way to enjoy the details of God’s creation.  Boys love a good search and challenge!  You never know what you’ll find each time. Feel free to print off …

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