Gus’ Pretzels

Gus’ Pretzels

Gus’ Pretzels is famous for their handmade pretzels and dipping sauces.  There’s a glass window inside the shop so customers can see the process of making pretzels and sauces.  The kids loved watching the employees make THEIR pretzels.  The prices are decent, and the...
Pioneers & Handcarts

Pioneers & Handcarts

The Western US was won on the backs of many pioneers & handcarts.  It’s amazing what they endured.  Experience it for yourself in Historic Nauvoo, Ill.  I’ve visited “old towns” and pioneer villages before.  This size and quality of this...
Basilica and Mosaics

Basilica and Mosaics

Besides the Vatican, the Basilica Cathedral of St Louis has the largest collection of mosaics in the WORLD.  Our family would love to hop on a plane and take two months to explore Europe but, um, that’s not happening anytime soon. While we were walking through the...