Julia Willhite
I'm Julia and I live in Olathe with my husband of 18 years, my 12 and 8 year old daughters, and our rescue pug Mabel. I’m a social worker turned SAHM and love Dr. Pepper, thunderstorms, and talking to other adults. I hate coffee, diet culture, and washing dishes. I'll talk your ear off about the best local parks and which restaurants have wronged me by changing their long-standing menu items. I try to walk the line between knowing a lot of stuff and not being a know-it-all. Some days I'm better than others.
The Best Donuts in Kansas City
There are lots of great places in the Kansas City metro where you can grab a donut! National Donut Day is the first Friday...
Tips for Family Fun at Atlas 9 in Kansas City
If you're looking for a truly one-of-a-kind experience for your next date night or family outing, Atlas9 is the perfect spot. This new fully...
Swimming Lessons in Kansas City
Learning to swim is a skill that most parents want their children to learn so that they can safely enjoy trips to the pool,...
Summer Reading Programs at Kansas City Libraries
Summer is here and one of the best ways to help your kids prevent the summer slide in their reading skills is by participating...
Kansas City Parks Guide
With hundreds of parks to choose from in Kansas City, it can be hard to know where to start! Here's our guide to our...
Best Splash Pads in Kansas City
As the temperature rises, we're all looking for ways to cool off. If you are new to splash pads (also called spraygrounds or spray...
Summer Swim Teams in Kansas City
If your kid has passed the point of needing annual swimming lessons but can't get enough pool time, a summer swim team may be...
Guide to Kansas City Nature Centers
We're lucky in the Kansas City area to have so many pockets of nature nearby where we can hike, explore, and learn with our...
Vacation Bible School in Kansas City
Summer is the time of year for fun activities like camps, swimming lessons, and vacation Bible school (VBS) in Kansas City. Churches around the...
Berry Picking in Kansas City
Berry picking is one of the sweetest ways to enjoy the outdoors with your family. Whether you’re hunting for juicy strawberries in late spring...
Best Arcades in Kansas City
Local arcades are a great spot to take your kids, tweens, and teens for a fun activity (and the adults are likely to have...
Summer Camps for Teens in Kansas City
While many teenagers are looking to work summer jobs, others aren't old enough or have other activities like marching band, athletic training, or travel...
Kansas City Area Play Cafes
In the last few years, new play cafes in the Kansas City area are popping for families with small children. Play cafes are a...
Best Parks for Babies and Toddlers in Kansas City
If you have a baby or toddler, chances are what you are looking for in a playground is going to be different than what...
Kansas City Area Driving Schools
It's hard to believe but many of us have kids that are old enough to learn to drive! We've rounded up all the info...
