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GOING OUT? People over age 6 are currently required to wear masks at public venues in St. Louis City and St. Louis County. Visit each attraction’s website for the latest. CITY MUSEUM
Guests should reserve timed tickets. THE MAGIC HOUSE
Tickets have timed arrival slots. Kids receive an activity kit with art supplies.
ALEX JORDAN ALEX MARIE JORDAN
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
@alexmariejordan Alex finds easy, mess-free art project ideas (think ice and construction paper) online to keep her toddler busy, but the saving grace is having a kid’s step stool that safely allows her daughter to “work” next to her at the kitchen counter. TIP: Try one from local woodworker Eric Heine, Heine Wood Co., who handcrafts children’s learning towers (from $90).
Five bloggers share creative, productive ideas to keep your family busy and entertained at home. —DENISE BERTACCHI
DANYELLE LITTLE THE CUBICLE CHICK
JENNIFER COWAN AND HATTIE MAKES THREE
@theCubicleChick
@andHattieMakesThree
CAITLIN LADD ST. LOUIS MOMS BLOG @caitlinparkerladd
MUSEUM
Caitlin is all about new traditions and has started a weekly family movie night. Her son’s favorite part is the popcorn bar, where he can add crazy mix-ins and real movie theater butter she found on Amazon. TIP: Have Kirkwood Pop Co. deliver their “Quarantine Special” or your choice of popcorn and flavored toppings directly to your door (starting at $20).
KATIE McFARLAND MOM’S LITTLE RUNNING BUDDY
Jennifer is teaching her first-grader life skills through cooking. The real reward: getting her daughter to try new things, such as cucumber “cookies” and red pepper “boats,” because she made them herself. TIP: St. Louis Produce Delivery will bring seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables to your home, and consider “The Busy Box” from Adelle’s at Carondelet Bakery.
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The History Clubhouse is currently closed, but free timed tickets are available for the rest of the museum. SAINT LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER
Guests must reserve a free timed ticket. Use the entrance at 5050 Oakland. SAINT LOUIS ZOO
Reserve a free timed ticket.
@MomsLRB
While everyone was sheltering in place, Danyelle started a book club for fun with her teenage daughter. Together, they’ve enjoyed great books by authors of color, such as On the Come Up by Angie Thomas and With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo. TIP: Danyelle’s ebook, 10 Things You Can Do Every Day, shares tips for greater positivity ($6).
MISSOURI HISTORY
Katie keeps her kids active at home by creating fun competitions like running obstacle courses in their backyard and all through the house. The kids build courses using sidewalk chalk, bikes, trees, and anything they can find. TIP: This local Lululemon ambassador posts ideas and tips on Instagram for ways to exercise with kids. ST. LOUIS
ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM
Complete a health declaration within 24 hours of visiting, and pass a touch-free temperature check at the door. — D.B.
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