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Why I Love Metal Detecting with Kids: 6 Reasons You Should Consider It for Your Family

February 10, 2017September 13, 2023 - by Sarah

In a world of screens, virtual distractions, and indoor pass-times, we always look for fun outdoor activities with our kids. I never imagined metal detecting might be a good hobby …

Adventures / California

Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch

February 2, 2017May 8, 2019 - by Sarah

The kids have early release every Wednesday so today we went and checked out Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch. It’s right on Old Route 66 in the Mojave Dessert and just …

Adventures / California / Style / Travel

A night in Laguna Beach…

February 1, 2017May 5, 2019 - by Sarah

Last Saturday at around 11am Matt and I were drinking coffee and thinking up something fun to do that day.  Somehow we quickly went from talking about local parks and …

Adventures / California / Life / Travel

One Night Vacations

January 25, 2017May 15, 2019 - by Sarah

So, you guys know that I am a huge fan of staycations.  I have mentioned before that when I check into a hotel room I am instantly transported to my …

Adventures / Life

Destinations

January 3, 2017January 3, 2017 - by Sarah

“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.”   – Martin Buber Almost every part of my brain likes to plan our outings with the destination in …

Adventures / California / Travel

Calico Ghost Town

November 28, 2016May 5, 2019 - by Sarah

You guys know how much I love festivals and weekend day trips! On Saturday we drove about 45 minutes northeast of our new home to visit Calico Ghost Town.  It’s …

Life / Travel

I do believe it’s time for another adventure…

November 7, 2016November 7, 2016 - by Sarah

We have a print hanging in our home with that quote. I do believe it’s time for another adventure. I remember it hanging in our old house back in Kansas. …

Life / Missouri / Photography / Travel

An evening at the Arch

August 5, 2016May 5, 2019 - by Sarah

So, when you think St. Louis, you think Gateway Arch.  It’s obviously the token tourist stop, landmark and skyline feature right there along the Mississippi River.  And only 25 minutes …

Life / Missouri / Travel

Creve Coeur Lake: a hidden gem

August 1, 2016May 5, 2019 - by Sarah

The summer we discovered a (hidden to us) gem right here in St. Louis!  And I can only assume that not nearly enough other people know about it because I …

Life / Missouri / Smiles / Travel

A St.Louis Staycation at The Chase!

July 30, 2016May 5, 2019 - by Sarah

So, it’s no secret that I love little one night staycations.  Because I work from home, parent from home and have so many responsibilities at home a change of scenery is …

Life / Missouri

That day we took the kids to the Art Museum.

October 5, 2015May 15, 2019 - by Sarah

Man.  I am not sure what is up with my writers block.  Of course I am my own biggest critic and maybe I guess I have a hard time deciding …

Life / Missouri / Smiles

The Magic House

July 29, 2015May 7, 2019 - by Sarah

We have lived back in Saint Louis for over a year now and FINALLY got the kids over to The Magic House.  What a fun place!  And talk about a …

Life / Missouri / Smiles

Take me out to the ballgame…

May 1, 2015May 7, 2019 - by Sarah

Yesterday I took Jake to his first Saint Louis Cardinals game!  I have to say that it is amazing to be back in the Saint Louis area.  Nothing against the …

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