Erin Roebuck
Hi, friends! I’m Erin and I've called Kansas City home for over nine years. I am the girl who always thought I’d have kids by the time I turned twenty-five and swore I’d never meet my husband in a bar. I moved to KC right after college and lived it up for several years as a single, working woman for a wee little greeting card company here in town. Not only did I not have kids according to my self-imposed timeline, I ended up meeting my now-husband Eric at O'Dowd's on the Plaza! I have lived all over the metro and have explored the city as a single gal, a married woman, and now as a mama to my daughter, Lilly (born October 2012) and Baby #2 (due June 2015). This city has something for everyone—artists, musicians, farmers, athletes, technologists, families, innovators, and more—which is why I love it! I now live in western Shawnee, KS where my husband and I tend to a 500 square foot vegetable garden, host barbecues on our deck, cheer for the Chiefs, and pray for the day when Glacé or BRGR open locations that are closer than thirty minutes away.
A Simple Way to End Mommy Wars
When my daughter was born 2.5 years ago, the so-called "mommy wars" were running rampant. My Facebook Newsfeed was filled with debates on every topic from breastfeeding to circumcision to vaccinations to how long...
5 Questions to Help with Daycare Transitions
Late last year, my husband and I started the search for a new daycare for our daughter (now 2.5). While some parents dread the seemingly endless process of calling, touring, interviewing, decision-making and checking...
Gardening as a Family Affair
What a beautiful spring we've had so far in the metro! Though some overnights have been chilly, the crisp mornings have given way to sunshine, beautiful temps, and just the right amount of rain...
Household Division of Labor: Who Does What?
As I write this post, my husband is downstairs washing supper dishes while simultaneously having a dance party with our 2-year-old daughter. Soon, they'll head upstairs for the bedtime routine and before they rock...
“It’s Bedtime.”
"The bedtime routine for my kids is like this Royal Coronation Jubilee Centennial of rinsing and plaque and dental appliances and the stuffed animal semi-circle of emotional support. And I've gotta read eight different...
The Bite Club
My phone vibrated in my purse as I pulled into a parking spot at work one recent Monday morning. I parked my car and checked the message, not at all expecting to read the...
Things I Said I’d never do … and Haven’t!
As a first time mom-to-be, I felt confident that at 30 years of age, I could set some goals or have some strong ideas about parenting and stick with them. I had watched my...
Garden Mama: Lessons from the Garden
Whether you have a garden of your own or are enjoying beautiful flowers in your neighbor's yard or sampling fresh produce from local farmer's markets, you have probably noticed that this has been an...
This is Me :: I am Beautiful
This is me on my wedding day, June 12th, 2010.
I had worked hard for months to be in the best shape of my life; my dress, hair, and makeup were perfect, and the look...
Kids and Cars
"The wealthy do it ... and the poor, and the middle class. Parents of all ages and ethnicities do it. Mothers are just as likely to do it as fathers ... In the last...
Garden Mama: Plant, Nurture, Wait … Harvest!
I just came in from the garden. Meaning, I literally just walked in the door minutes ago, took off my dirt-clad shoes, and came up to my office to write this post (I'll spare...
Weekend Getaway: Warm Springs Ranch
If you're not familiar, Warm Springs Ranch is located in the heart of Missouri, approximately 10 miles from Boonville and 20 miles from Columbia. Established in 2008, it is home to over 100 world-famous...
Garden Mama: Garden Prep and Planting
As you know from my last post, I grew up on a farm in Iowa. When many of my grade-school friends were spending their summer days at the swimming pool, I was working in...
A Day at the Farm: Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead
I grew up on a farm in north central Iowa. We gardened, raised cows, participated in 4H, chopped firewood, rode bikes to the river to skip rocks, and spent most of our spring, summer,...
What’s Your Mommy Brand?
I’d like to invite you to take a few minutes today to think about brands. What are some brands you know and trust?
As I look around my daughter’s playroom, I see brands like Lego,...
