The rush of independence you felt the first time you paid for an album or ice cream cone with your allowance was priceless. What does it cost to give your kids a little spending freedom today?
Five family activities and other happenings you can check out around Fenton and High Ridge this week.
Patch readers aid a new High Ridge resident in tracking down trails for her and her dog to run. Check out the top five recommendations, or add your own!
Here are five things for you and your family to take advantage of this weekend.
Neighbors have always shared things -- from sugar and milk to ladders and wheelbarrows. But now time banks are helping neighbors share their talents in exchange for bigger services like repairs and renovations.
Remember how you felt like a superhero the first time you jumped from your swing in mid-air? How much will it cost you to give your kids that same feeling?
Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on in the community this week.
Find children's clothing, accessories, toys, and other kids' gear through July 27.
Events in and around your neighborhood this weekend.
Learn more about some improvements we've made in Patch.
Heading to college doesn't mean you're heading into a lifetime of student loan debt. Here's how one college student turned her homework into a business that will pay off her student loans.
Got junk? Post your garage sale, rummage sale or yard sale on Patch, and each week we'll send an interactive map with all the nearby sales.
How much does it cost to paint your house? Patch wants to uncover the true going rate for goods and services in town, so you'll know how much to pay for what you need. Help us out by replying in the comments. Part of our Smart Spending series.