Can’t remember how many days you’ve been at home with the kids? You may be searching for fun ways to keep them entertained so you can get some work done or just simply have some fun family time! This week, our hotels in St. Robert, MO would like to continue with our blogging series DIY Fun At Home Games for Kids ! In a previous blog we gave some fun ideas for scavenger hunts! This week, we plan to explore National Days! Did you know there is a National Days Calendar loaded with fun holidays you’ve probably never heard of? Some are food related, some are career focused, and many other topics! You can view the full calendar HERE , but below are a few of our favorites for the month of April and part of May along with a few ideas for having some fun with the holidays! April 24th -  National Teach Children to Save Day  What better time than now to teach your kids the importance of saving money! Buy them a piggy bank to start saving with, open up a savings account in their na...

As Hampton Inn by Hilton owners, we are proud to share with you how Hilton is taking action to provide free night stays to frontline medical professionals leading the fight against COVID-19. Read on to find how Hilton and American Express are teaming up to assist with the need for hotel rooms for healthcare workers. Press Release From Hilton  MCLEAN, Va. and NEW YORK, N.Y. - Hilton (NYSE:HLT) and American Express (NYSE:AXP) today announced that the companies, in partnership with Hilton’s ownership community, will donate up to 1 million hotel room nights across the United States to frontline medical professionals leading the fight against COVID-19. Beginning next week, Hilton and American Express will make rooms available without charge to doctors, nurses, EMTs, paramedics and other frontline medical staff who need a place to sleep, recharge or isolate from their families through the end of May. Hilton is initially working with 10 associations who collectively represent m...

Not sure what day it is anymore and searching for fun things to keep the kids occupied at home? Our hotels in St.Robert, MO want to help all the parents that are trying to keep the kids entertained. With a little creativity you may not realize just how many fun and easy activities you can do at home with common items you probably already have laying around the house. One of the easiest activities to put together is to create a scavenger hunt for your kids! Read on to get a few ideas and lists for scavenger hunt ideas. Choose your favorite one, print it out or write it out and the kids could be entertained for hours. Rai nbo w Sc av en ger Hu nt   This is a fantastic idea if you’re teaching young kids colors. Even if your kids are older, this is still a fun scavenger hunt. 🌈  Find something red 🌈  Find something orange 🌈  Find something yellow  🌈  Find something green  🌈  Find something blue  🌈  Find something p...

If you’ve been staying inside for an extended period of time due to the health concerns of our country, a great way to get outdoors while still practicing social distancing is to visit one our nearby State Park or nature areas. Fresh air and physical exercise is great for both mental health and physical health. Read to find out more about where to a hike in our local area. Missouri State Parks Remain Open  At this time most Missouri State Park’s are open for use of trails, boat ramps, and day-activities. Missouri Sate Parks have closed their visitors centers. Read on to find out more about Missouri States Parks response to COVID-19/ MISSOURI STATE PARKS COVID-19 RESPONSE (AS OF 3/31/20) Source:  https://mostateparks.com/response  (Click here for further updates and changes) Missouri state parks are currently open. Whether exploring trails by foot or by bike, physical activity is beneficial for both physical and mental health. Outdoor spaces are well-suit...

With the recent health concerns, it’s important now more than ever to help support our local businesses. Most of our restaurants around Fort Leonard Wood are no longer open for dine-in, but many of them are still offering carry-out and curbside pickup. Eating at your favorite restaurant may look a little different temporarily, but you can still get the same great food and enjoy it at home. Read on to find out more about how our local restaurants are adjusting their services for the safety of their customers and employees. Panera Bread - St. Robert  Panera Bread is making it easy and convenient their customers to order. They are offering curbside pickup, drive-thru orders, an even delivery! Check out how Panera Bread in St. Robert is making a difference below.  “We are grateful for the guests and communities we serve. That’s why we are now offering FREE DELIVERY now through 3/31/20. Because you deserve good, clean food during these unprecedented times. Stay safe, sta...

If you find yourself staying home with the kids over spring break, you may be looking for fun activities to do at home if you’re not planning to travel. Planning some fun activities is a great way to pass the time and have quality family time. If you’re stumped on how to keep the kids entertained, read on to get a few ideas from Fort Wood Hotels ! Start an Indoor Garden  With the arrival of spring, stores have their garden sections stocked. Consider letting your children pick out a few seed variety’s and plant them indoors. You don’t have to grow an entire garden but planting a few variety’s and letting them grow in the window sill is a fun afternoon activity and learning experience. Put together a schedule for watering your plants and have fun watching them grow!   Art Work on Butcher Paper  Butcher paper makes for a great canvas for drawing and coloring. Unroll enough butcher paper to cover your dining room or kitchen table. Having a continue piece o...

At Fort Wood Hotels, we believe strongly in giving back to our local community! We Partner with the USO of Missouri/Fort Leonard Wood and donate $10 to the USO for every night stayed with us when booked through our website . The USO serves troops stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood and we are proud to support such a deserving organization. Read on to learn more about the USO and how to donate to the USO by staying at our hotel in Fort Leonard Wood . Photo Credit: USO of Misouri, Inc - FLW USO Club About the USO - Ft. Leonard Wood  Mission - The USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. Twenty-five years after the founding of our airport facility, the USO has expanded to serve the troops stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood. We are fortunate to add a “touch of home” with our 18,000 sq ft. facility located right on post. With the help of volunteers, the new facility located on p...