Food
Restaurants • Shops • Bars
POG’s/Pogolino’s in Festus, MO
I often refer to Pogolino’s as “POG’s” for short. I love a meaningful and memorable acronym. If I could put POG’s into one, I would
Keeping Mom Cool at Kasabi
As a parent, do you ever feel like you need to “up your game” to keep being cool with your kids? As my kids get
10 out of 10 Adventures
My sweet son is turning 10 today! In honor of this special, double digit, golden milestone birthday, I wanted to share our top 10 favorite
Grind Coffee Company Has Got You Covered
If you are craving being outdoors to finally enjoy this gorgeous weather, the Grind Coffee Company in Crystal City, Missouri has got you covered! Literally,
Take a Trip to Twisted Tavern. Your Taste Buds Will Thank You.
Y’all know I love to be in OurFESTUS. Occasionally, I travel outside of our awesome community and take a quick, 15 mile trip north to
Festus Main Street Fun
Our community is so fortunate to have such excellent, entertaining establishments! So many smiles at my daughter’s friends’ 12-year-old birthday party with sweet treats at
Pine Mountain Country Coffee House & Mercantile in Festus, MO
I originally wrote about the Festus, MO Pine Mountain Country Coffee House & Mercantile location in February, 2023 (see below). Now, I would like to
Sweet and Lasting Dippin’ Dots Summer Memories
My son’s fourth grade school year is coming to an end. This chapter of his life reminds me of my sweet summer memories as a
Precious Pogolino’s
Earlier this week, I posted about the Unbelievable Mystical Magic in The Mine at Bonne Terre. Reminiscing about this day brought me back to where
Savannah’s Coffee Corral in Pevely, MO – NOW CLOSED PERMANENTLY!
On 5/27/24, the team at Savannah’s Coffee Corral posted on social media: “Hello! I just want to update everyone about Savannah’s Coffee Corral – we have
Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cakes
I was born in 1984. That was the same year that President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the month of July as National Ice Cream month. While
Thai Rama in Crystal City, MO
Tuesday is a good day for eating Thai food. Who am I kidding? EVERYDAY is a good day for Thai food! There are so many
Tanglefoot Creamery ANNOUNCED NEW OWNERS!
NEW OWNERS FOR TANGLEFOOT CREAMERY ANNOUNCED! Yeeeaaaahhhh! How exciting that this business will continue on! May OurFESTUS-area community support these courageous and creative folks. Follow them
La Pachanga Mexican Cuisine in Herculaneum, MO
At 5:45 PM on a Saturday night, it was a total gamble if our party of 13 could get a single, large table for dinner
Allow Crispy Edges to Elevate Your Energy
Have you ever had one of those days or moments when you are feeling a little crispy…like a little, or a lot, on-edge with everyone?
