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.
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...
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...
Family Friendly Bingo at Boulevard
If you've been looking for a family friendly spot to play bingo, you're in luck because Boulevard offers free bingo every Sunday morning in their Rec Center! It's a fun environment with food, the...
Best Bowling Alleys for Families in Kansas City
Bowling alleys have changed a lot since we were kids. These days we have high tech bowling alleys with "augmented reality" bowling, lane side food service, and comfortable couches to sit on. You can...
Best Museums for Families in Kansas City
Whatever your interests, Kansas City has a museum (or two!) for you. We've broken down all the details on the best museums for families in Kansas City, including cost of admission, where to park,...
Spots for Moms to Work and Kids to Play in Kansas City
If you're like me (literally, I am writing part of this from a playground) trying to balance getting work done and keeping your kids entertained often leads to frustration. One of my kids is...
Storytime Options at Johnson County Library
Library storytimes are some of the best free activities for kids in the Kansas City area. It's a great way to get out of the house and give your kids a chance to socialize...
The Best Family Pizza Spots in Kansas City
If your family is anything like mine, pizza is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at mealtime. Kansas City has a TON of options for pizza, including many locally-owned restaurants.
Buffalo State Pizza
There are a couple of...
Guide to Youth Recreational Sports in Kansas City
There are tons of options when it comes to enrolling your child in a recreational sports league in the Kansas City area. Rec leagues are open to everyone and do not require kids to...
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 a blast, too!) Who doesn't love skee-ball, pinball, and vintage...
Guide to Visiting Topeka, Kansas
This post is sponsored by Visit Topeka. Opinions belong to the writer.
Drive about an hour west and you can visit Topeka, the state capital of Kansas. Topeka has tons to offer families that want...
