Jollene Hastings
Jollene has been married to her husband of 7 years and has two young boys. She grew up on the coasts (CA and NJ), but moved to the Midwest for college. After graduating from journalism school at Mizzou, she moved to KC and has fully embraced the BBQ, sports, and arts scene the city offers. Her and her husband have a medical supplies company, but she is primarily a SAHM and CEO of staying busy. Being a foodie, she enjoys cooking, trying new restaurants, party planning, and eating all the desserts. Her other interests include: traveling, Pinterest-ing, fashion, volunteering, music arts, bargain shopping, and taking 100 pictures of her boys--daily. She is grateful for family, adventures with her sons, and a loving Lord.
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18 Books with Asian Representation for Young Kids
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12 Books for Young Boys
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Talking to Kids About COVID-19
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Staying Connected During COVID-19
The various phases of reopening in KC after two months of staying at home have left us feeling cooped up and stir crazy, some may even be...
“Normal” is the Setting on Your Washer
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Mom Tips for Flying Alone with Kids
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Over the Moon: All About the Mid-Autumn Festival
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A Mom’s Guide to Loose Park
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A Roaring Good Family Time
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A Girly Boy Mom
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Changing the Perception of ‘Mama’s Boy’
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Top 10 Bakeries of KC
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