Kate Uptergrove

2 weeks ago | westnewsmagazine.com | Kate Uptergrove

Where an iconic play structure once stood, an exciting new play space is emerging. By the end of summer, a new gameboard-themed playground will open in Edgar M. Queeny County Park. Gone are the stone pyramids that, for nearly 50 years, set Queeny apart as having one of the most unique playgrounds in the region. For generations, kids scrambled through its tunnels, zipped down its slides and, despite Mom’s repeated warning, jumped off its pyramids.

2 weeks ago | westnewsmagazine.com | Kate Uptergrove

Remodel and love it again or list it and start new? That’s a question every homeowner eventually faces, because the truth is unless your home is an exceptionally well-planned custom-build, it’s unlikely to be a perfect fit at every stage of your life. Before you start packing, ask yourself:  What do you want from your home right now? What do you think you will need from it in the future? Over the next few days, or even weeks, keep a notepad handy and begin a prioritized list of your needs and wants.

2 weeks ago | midriversnewsmagazine.com | Kate Uptergrove

Where an iconic play structure once stood, an exciting new play space is emerging. By the end of summer, a new gameboard-themed playground will open in Edgar M. Queeny County Park. Gone are the stone pyramids that, for nearly 50 years, set Queeny apart as having one of the most unique playgrounds in the region. For generations, kids scrambled through its tunnels, zipped down its slides and, despite Mom’s repeated warning, jumped off its pyramids.

1 month ago | westnewsmagazine.com | Kate Uptergrove

In a few short days, public and private pools will open for summer, and kids of all ages will be testing out their jumps, dives, slides and strokes. Kids are fearless and therein lies the challenge for parents, grandparents, babysitters and camp counselors. It only takes a minute for a fun day at the pool, or around any body of water, to turn upside down.

1 month ago | westnewsmagazine.com | Kate Uptergrove

Across the nation, Memorial Day weekend signals the start of pool season, the day when municipal and private pools swing open their gates for a summer of slipping, sliding and splashing good times. To help guide your summer fun, here are the hours for local, municipal pools. North Pointe Aquatic Center, 335 Holloway Road in Ballwin, is open daily from 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. with extended hours to 9 p.m. on Fridays in July and on Friday, Aug. 1.