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.
Spooky Halloween Events in Kansas City
While there are plenty of fall and Halloween events in Kansas City to look forward to this year, for some it’s not Halloween without a good scare. If you really want to send chills down...
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 favorite parks in the metro with details to help you...
Fall 5Ks and Family Fun Runs in Kansas City
The crisp fall air has finally arrived, and it's a great time to lace up your sneakers and run a race for a good cause. Many area races have a kids fun run so...
10 Things You Didn’t Know You Can Do at the Johnson County Library
Everyone knows the Johnson County Library for their large selection of books and their amazing children's sections, but there are so many great perks to having a library card. Here's a list of 10...
101 Things to Do This Fall in Kansas City
This guide is sponsored by Johnson Farms Plants and Pumpkins.
Whether you're trying to decide what to do this weekend or looking for ideas for fall break and Thanksgiving break this list of 101 activities...
Mom’s Guide to a Weekend Trip to Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska is a quick three hour drive from Kansas City and one of the top family vacation spots of KC families. While many primarily travel to Omaha to visit their world class zoo,...
GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo
If you haven't experienced GloWild at the Zoo, you need to add this to your list!
What is GloWild?
GloWild is a unique lantern festival at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium that runs through December...
Early Intervention from Birth to Age 3 in Kansas City
Do you know where to go for help if you suspect your child to be behind on meeting their milestones? If you have general concerns about their development your pediatrician is a great place...
Guide to Sunflower Fields in Kansas City
Just before we transition to fall, the sunflower fields in Kansas City bloom and invite us to admire their beauty.
Visiting a local sunflower field has become an annual tradition for many families. You can...
100+ Best Date Nights in Johnson County, KS
The next time you want to plan a fun date in Johnson County this guide is here to help. From active dates to local breweries, live music to great restaurants, we've got well over...
Kansas City Hotels with Indoor Pools
Staying at a hotel with an indoor pool is a great way to tire out your kids and make great family memories. They are perfect if you're looking for a fun staycation and if...
Kansas City Area Dance Studios
If you're looking for a dance studio in Kansas City, use this comprehensive guide to local dance studios organized by city to help you find a place near you. Make sure you also check...
Kansas City Gymnastics Classes
A great way to help your kids get their wiggles out is to enroll them in a Kansas City gymnastics class. In the metro, we have many great options for both recreational and competitive...
25+ Best Ice Cream Spots in Kansas City
We are so lucky that here in the Kansas City Metro there are an abundance of locally owned ice cream shops where we can get our ice cream fix.
Here is a roundup of the...
Top 10 Shaded Parks in Kansas City
On the hot summer days when your kids need to run off some energy, playgrounds can still be a great option if you pick one with shade (or one with a splash pad!) We've...
