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.
St. Patrick’s Day Parades in Kansas City
There are so many fun St. Patrick's Day parades in Kansas City to choose from. If your kids aren't on spring break on the 17th, you're in luck because there are several parades the...
20 Family Vacation Spots Within 5 Hours Of Kansas City
Kansas City may be landlocked, but when it comes to summer vacations and long weekends there is no lack of fun places for families ready to hit the road! We've rounded up 20 vacation...
Kansas City Indoor Activity Guide for Babies and Toddlers
If you have a baby or toddler and are looking for fun outings and enrichment opportunities, we've compiled a huge guide to help. From free activities to music classes and open gyms, there are...
101 Things to Do in Kansas City Over Winter Break
Winter break is long and there are lots of days to fill. If you're like us, you want to squeeze in a few more holiday activities before Christmas and keep the kids busy for...
Experience Holiday Traditions in Pella and Oskaloosa, Iowa
This post is sponsored by Visit Pella and the Mahaska Chamber.
A short three and a half hour drive from Kansas City, you'll find two Iowa towns with magical holidays traditions and a rich Dutch history....
Best Neighborhood Light Displays in Kansas City
Thanks to University Health for sponsoring this year's neighborhood lights guide.
Looking at Christmas lights is a tradition that I know many of us enjoy with our families. I love a good walk around the...
Ice Skating Spots in Kansas City
When it comes to fun family outings in the winter, our options can be somewhat limited. Sledding is a blast but some winters we have a serious snow shortage. Fortunately, there are ice skating...
Mom’s Guide to a Weekend Trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma
If you're looking for a fun weekend trip with your kids, look no further than Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tulsa is about four hours from Kansas City, and it's a great city to visit year-round.
The opening...
Mom’s Guide to the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
If you haven't visited the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in a while, it's a great time to go and see all of the updates that have been made.
The new Longhouse Visitor Center...
Best Chapter Book Series By Grade
This post is sponsored by the Johnson County Library.
If you're looking for a new series of chapter books for your child to get sucked into, we've got a list of recommendations sorted by grade to...
Babysitting Classes in Kansas City
One of the best first jobs for teenagers is babysitting and there is no shortage of parents looking for a sitter. There are two important steps for getting trained: taking a babysitting course and...
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 in June but every day is a good day for...
Where to Get Ears Pierced in Kansas City
For many of us, getting our ears pierced was a rite of passage as we entered our tween or teen years (although in the 90s nobody called us tweens!) Now many of us find...
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! At The Coterie Theatre
If you are big Mo Willems fans, or if you enjoy live theater, you'll love the Coterie's performance of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! The show is under an hour...
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 a mom of older kids is looking for. This guide...
