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.
Diary of a Midwestern Asian Kid
It isn't always the easiest trying to raise an Asian-American kid in the Midwest. I try to overcompensate for the lack of Asian-American representation by exposure to food and arts, spending time with extended family,...
Shoes That Fit Perfectly for Back-to-School at Rack Room Shoes
My kid has giant feet. They grow like his appetite--nonstop. He can always use new shoes. With the school year just around the corner, Rack Room Shoes to the rescue! It is THE destination for your...
I’m Not Wasting My Degree on Motherhood
If my old self could see me now. Five years ago, newly wed without a care in the world--other than when to take my next girls’ trip--I would have never imagined being a stay-at-home...
Mommy Needs a Playdate
As the Social Chair and CEO (Chief Event Organizer) of my household, the calendar is my domain. When I see that the weekly calendar is looking sparse, I think to myself, "Uh oh! We...
Give Me a Break: Parents Day Out!
I remember it well. We just had our second child, and I was struggling to find balance between a toddler and newborn. Hello, Team No Sleep. I was a walking mombie feeling overwhelmed with...
Fighting the Itch: Our Battle with Eczema
My son was born with sensitive skin and has been dealing with skin issues since day 1. First it was cradle c(r)ap, then baby eczema, then eczema gone all bad. We've been at "eczema...
Mom-ing with a Past: Write Your Own Motherhood Story
A little over three years ago, I gave birth to my first son. Since then, I've learned a lot about motherhood, particularly what it means to be a mother. A mother should have more than...
Sneaky Veggies
My kid loves to eat. He is a developing foodie with a bottomless pit for a stomach and an obsession with fruit. Where he lacks an appetite is when it comes to veggies. He...
This is (All of) Us
It's the Sunday fans have been waiting for. You know what that means? Football. This is Us. Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you have probably heard of the Emmy-nominated Pearson family. This...
Discovering Asian Food and Culture in KC
Big time foodie, here. The kind that obnoxiously takes photos of her food. What I crave most? Asian food. But let's face it. When you think of Kansas City, it doesn't exactly scream "Asian...
Before We Meet, Dear Baby Boy
I never knew I had so much to tell my unborn child, until recently. I'm in my third trimester, trying to juggle his toddler brother, wife duties, and responsibilities of a dog mom. All...
Skinny Genes
It does not take long for most mothers to realize everyone has an opinion on how you should raise your kid. Everyone seems especially concerned with how and what you're feeding your kid. I...
10 Tips for Cruising with a Toddler
Last winter, my family celebrated Christmas and rang in the New Year aboard a 10-night, Caribbean cruise. Cruising is a great vacation option with toddlers because you get to visit multiple places without having...
Raising Up a Bilingual Child
I always knew I would raise my child to be bilingual, because roots are so important to me. Chinese (Mandarin and Hakka dialects) was my first language. My husband is Caucasian, and very on...
