Julia Willhite
I'm Julia and I live in Olathe with my husband of 16 years, my 10 and 6 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.
National Infertility Awareness Week: My Story
April 21-27, 2019 is National Infertility Awareness Week.
This is my infertility story.
I had no inkling that I would struggle with infertility until we started trying to conceive in early 2011. After going off...
Day Trip to Topeka
Topeka holds a special place in my heart as it is where my parents met (in an elevator!) and fell in love. My mom owned a small legal newspaper when I was a kid...
Hidden Gems at Deanna Rose Farmstead
If you're a regular at Deanna Rose Farmstead like we are, you probably know all about the long list of fun things you can do there with your kids: bottle feed baby goats, go...
5 Parenting Books You Probably Haven’t Read
You've probably heard of and/or read many of the top parenting books out there: Happiest Baby on the Block (pro tip: watch the DVD instead, it saves so much time!), Baby 411, 1-2-3 Magic, Parenting...
Beating the Winter Blues
After the hustle and bustle and bright lights of the holiday season come the grey days. While the 31 days in January and the 28/29 days of February may not seem like a long time,...
Valentine’s Day Party for Preschoolers
I've always loved planning and hosting parties, and themed parties bring an extra level of enjoyment. Last year I hosted a Valentine's Day party for the 2 and 3 year olds in one of...
Building Your Village: Finding a Moms Group in Kansas City
Motherhood can be isolating at times. The first few months of my daughter's life were a blur for me. Sleepless nights, breastfeeding woes, challenges in my marriage as we grew into our new roles as...
3 Easy Ornaments to Make With Your Preschooler
My daughter is really into creating things right now (especially if there are scissors, paint and glue involved). I wanted to let her help me make some fun new ornaments for the tree this...
Gifts For Kids With Too Many Toys
Holiday shopping season is upon us, and if you are anything like me, you're probably already drowning in toys and groaning at the thought of bringing more into your home. So here are some...
Urban Air, More than a Trampoline Park
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Urban Air. However, all opinions are those of the contributor who wrote them.
If you are like me and enjoy checking out new kid friendly play spaces in Kansas...
Making Peace With My Anxiety Disorder
For my entire life I've dealt with an extra dose of worry, fear, and social anxiety. It would flare up from time to time when I was a child and a teen but it...
Resource Guide for Formula Feeding Moms
Formula feeding is a topic near and dear to my heart, one that I'm passionate about speaking up about after my own experience as a new mom. My daughter was born a month early...
Coloring: It’s Not Just for Kids!
Last spring, I picked up a new hobby: coloring. And no, it didn't involve stealing my daughter's coloring books! I ordered several coloring books geared toward adults and some fancy art pencils on Amazon and started...
Consignment Sales: Tips for Consignors and Volunteers
My favorite season is just around the corner, what I like to call "CONSIGNMENT SALE SEASON!" (All caps necessary.)
Luckily for me, it comes twice a year in Kansas City! The fall sales run from...
