This week, let's talk about spring cleaning - with kids! What do you do to get the kids to clean their room? Do your kids do chores to help clean the house? We asked the Moms Council if they had any tips on keeping toys from taking over their houses. Laura: Knock on wood, my youngest still thinks cleaning is fun, so it's easy to get her to help around the house. My seven-year-old isn't quite as thrilled with it anymore, so we recently started doing a chore chart and allowance to give him some incentive to help out. The thing that keeps us from keeping toys from overtaking the house is plenty…
Planning to stay in town or close to town for spring break? Here are some activities to make a “staycation” enjoyable. City Museum, 701 North 15th St., St. Louis, 314-231-2489 The whole family will enjoy this interactive museum. Explore over 600,000 square feet of space including caves, two aircrafts and a world aquarium. Ste. Genevieve, MO Located just an hour south of St. Louis, this historic French colonial village allows visitors to enjoy a charming and relaxed community. Visit specialty shops and historical sights. Katy Trail This 237-mile long trail is great for hikers, bikers and …
A Bella Style Salon & Day Spa, 2000 El Lago Dr., Arnold, 636-467-8229 Whether you’re looking for simply a haircut or a facial, they offer a wide variety of services for all your beauty needs. Mother Earth Natural Solutions, 141 Arnold Crossroads Ctr., Arnold, 636-296-3500 This unique store focuses on professional therapeutic self-care products. Stop in for their Mother Earth Pillows, natural products and a therapeutic massage. Serenity Therapeutic Massage, 1830 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, 636-287-3200 These therapists offer many kinds of therapeutic massages including aromatherapy, pregnancy, …
Tilted Kilt, 131 Arnold Crossroads Center, Arnold, 636-287-6300 During two happy hours from 3-6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close, enjoy appetizer and beer specials and an appearance from The Urge’s Steve Ewing. Dulany’s Grille, 9940 Kennerly Center, St. Louis, 314-849-1554 Take advantage of the heated patio and full-service bar while enjoying corned beef, cabbage and potatoes. Malone’s Neighborhood Grill and Pub, 8742 Watson Road, St. Louis, 314-843-9904 Malone’s is offering shot specials and will be serving green beer and corned beef and cabbage. Helen Fitzgerald’s, 3650 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. …
Arnold Parks and Recreation Day Camps, 1838 Old LeMay Ferry, Arnold, 636-282-2380 Ferd B. Lang Park will have three day camp programs this summer. Each camp will be thee weeks long. The camps begin on June 6, June 27 and July 15. The day camps operate from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Pre-camp and post-camp programs are available for working parents. Pre-camp runs from 7:30-9 a.m. Post-camp is from 4-5:30 p.m. Kindergarteners to 12-year-olds are eligible. To register, visit the Arnold Recreation Center, 1695 Missouri State Road. St. Louis Soccer Club Camps, #1 Soccer Park Road, …
Jefferson County Library, Arnold Branch, 1701 Missouri State Rd., Arnold Several members of this staff compiled a list of their personal suggestions. Check The Magician’s Elephant by Kate DiCamillo for kids. For adults try Time and Again by Jack Finney. Jefferson County Library, Northwest Branch, 5680 State Rd. PP, High Ridge. For kids, the branch manager always suggests Dr. Seuss books such as Green Eggs and Ham. For adults, she suggests The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin. St. Louis County Library, Meramec Valley Branch, 625 New Smizer Mill Rd., Fenton. Continuing the Dr. Seuss theme, …
Young At Heart, 2214 Michigan Avenue, Arnold 636-282-0201If you’re looking for home décor or any type of gift, stop in here. It also offers custom gifts. Cato, 3926 Vogel Road, Arnold, 636-287-8778Although there are over 1,000 Cato stories around the country, this stop in Arnold carries the latest fashions for young girls, women and plus sizes. Sister's Tea House & Gift Shop, 505 Main Street, Fenton 636-305-1319Located in “Olde Towne Fenton,” they offer over 20 different teas from around the world, a gift shop, lunch menu and a seasonal wine garden. The Zen Tree, 8088 Watson Road, Shrewsbury …
Arnold Food Pantry, 25 Village Plaza, Arnold, 636-467-5959 Serving Arnold and the surrounding area since 1984, the pantry is staffed entirely by volunteers and feeds an average of 400 people weekly. Feed My People, 3295 Ottomeyer Road, High Ridge, 636-677-9885 This Christian inter-denominational group’s main mission is emergency and long-term food help, but have various other programs serving people in need. Fenton Historical Society, 1 Church St., Fenton, 636-326-0808 Its mission is to preserve Fenton’s past for future generations. They host events at the Fenton History Museum in the 1906 …
Bambino’s Restaurant and Bar, 3601 Commerce Dr., Arnold — For a more casual dinner, check out this Italian restaurant and bar. It’s having a special Valentine’s Day menu Friday through Monday. Trattoria Giuseppe, 5442 Old Hwy 21., Imperial -- This family-owned gem will have two dinner specials for Valentine’s Day, but reservations are a must. Try the tiramisu and enjoy romantic Italian music. Jilly’s Café & Steakhouse, 1630 Gravois Rd., High Ridge -- Sip a chocolate martini while enjoying a quiet dinner in the bar or restaurant. Some of their specialties include the Giant Pork Chop, seafood …
