Richie Williams, StLouisDad.com
“Set up the backyard for an afternoon adventure: pull out the Power Wheels, dig in the dirt, set up some Barbies, or go on a treasure hunt for toys scattered about. Use that imagination and just go crazy! To top it off, enjoying lunch with the kids outside is always a treat. After our adventure, an effortless nap time is as priceless as it can get.”
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Stefani Pollack, CupcakeProject.com
“We visited parks in the metro area that start with every letter of the alphabet. The whole family got excited to tick letters off our list and learn about new-to-us gems in the area. One of the most memorable was K: Klondike Park. It’s an old silica sand quarry in St. Charles County that’s been turned into parkland that looks almost otherworldly.”
Makeba Giles, MELISASource.com
“Having an Eagle Scout in the family sparked our love for hiking. Trails in West Tyson Park, Powder Valley, and Laumeier Sculpture Park are our favorites. It’s our way of disconnecting from our devices and reconnecting with each other without breaking the budget.”
Denise Bertacchi, STLMotherhood.com
“My favorite inexpensive activity is biking to Grant’s Farm. We’ve been doing this since we had a kid in a bike trailer, and now we all have our own wheels! Grant’s Farm lets you park a bike for free, so all we pay for is ice cream for the boys and grain for the animals. It’s a perfect day: sunshine, exercise, and free beer!”
