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Exploring Springfield, Missouri
Disclosure: This blog outlines my experiences while on an expenses paid press tour hosted by the Springfield CVB for Missouri Women Bloggers. All opinions are my own. We all know how it goes. The place we live has something it’s famous for – some attraction, or park, or land formation that people come from far away to see. But not you. You live here! You don’t do those touristy things! Well, this past weekend, I had the opportunity to … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Missouri, Things to Do, Travel, Weekend Getaways
Family Fun at the Monster Truck Thunder Drag!
Disclosure: My family and I received four tickets to the Ozark 4 Wheel Jamboree Nationals Thunder Drag in exchange for writing this post. All opinions expressed herein belong exclusively to myself and my family. My birthday weekend theme of trying new things continued with a trip to take in a Thunder Drag race at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, MO. The race is part of a four part series called the 4 Wheel Jamboree Nationals, … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Things to Do
Free Fun in 417 with Kids: February 7-13
This Week: Friday, February 7th – Sweets for the Sweet! @ Brentwood Branch Library in Springfield, 3pm Grades 6-12. Make personalized conversation hearts and other fun Valentines Day crafts and treats. Materials will be provided. Friday, February 7th – Little Acorns: Regal Eagles @ Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 11-11:45am or 1:30-2:15pm Ages 3-6. Bald eagles are the kings of the sky. They are big, beautiful, and brawny. Come learn what other adaptations make these special birds like royalty. Call 417-888-4237 to register. Friday, February 7th – … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Free Fun Events, Frugal Fawn, Spending Less
Gifts that Feel Good #2: Gifts that Give Twice
In the first post in this Gifts that Feel Good series, I mentioned that I had the chance to go listen to the founder of TOMS Shoes speak. If you aren’t familiar with the TOMS Shoes story, founder Blake Mycoskie started the for-profit company on a simple premise: for each pair of shoes he sells, he gives a pair to a child in need. Now, there are many companies that are set up this way. … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Around the Town, Frugal Fawn, Go Green, Shopping
Our Southwest Missouri Summer Bucket List
Bucket Lists are gaining in popularity, and being semi-new in town, I thought it would helpful to put together a list of things that we can check out as a family right here in Springfield and Southwest Missouri. It’s also a component of the 100 Days of Summer planning process. Last summer I made a Little Rock, Arkansas bucket list, if you’re interested. Activities that are Free are marked with a ^ Activities Askinosie Chocolate Bass Pro (Free “summer camp” … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Education, Frugal Fawn, Missouri, Mommyhood, Spending Less, Things to Do, Travel
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