Kristin Ruthstrom

Kristin Ruthstrom
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Kristin is a Lee’s Summit suburb transplant, after living in the Brookside and Plaza areas for over eight years. Raising three young boys with her husband, Jake, has helped her to embrace the messy, wild side of life where love is expressed in bear hugs and body slams. Professionally, she can be found teaching classes as an adjunct professor in the areas of Business, Marketing and PR. She is able to provide her students with applicable, real-life knowledge as she draws from several years working in the corporate sector. “Free time” (ha!, what's that again?) is spent on an occasional date night to favorite local restaurants, reading blogs on everything from home design to politics, riding her sweet beach cruiser bike and thinking of ways to convince her husband to do yet another home improvement project.

Family-Friendly World Cup Watch Parties and Festivals to Attend This Summer

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Soccer fever is officially taking over Kansas City, and there may never be another summer quite like this one! Don’t have tickets to the...

Powell Gardens, The Perfect Nature Escape for Parents and Kids

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Powell Gardens is a delightful blend of beauty and fun. If you’re looking for an easy place to take your little ones, make a...

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library

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There’s something special about visiting a place that tells the story of a local figure who changed the world. Harry Truman was from Missouri,...

Where to Find Summer Jobs for Teens in Kansas City

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Finding the right summer job can be a game changer for teens. It’s not just about earning money, because they definitely won’t be getting...

Where to Buy World Cup Gear in Kansas City

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The excitement of a soccer filled summer is beginning to be felt here in Kansas City. Stores are stocking up, anticipating visitors from around...
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Best Farmer’s Markets in Kansas City

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Between Missouri and Kansas, there are impressive options for those seeking locally sourced, organic food to visit throughout the week and every weekend April-November,...

Family Friendly Guide to the World Cup Fan Fest in Kansas City

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What a summer it will be in Kansas City! Our hometown will be all abuzz with not only World Cup matches, but also festivals...

Opening Day at The K with Kids

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Baseball is back, baby! The birds are chirping and the grass is greening, so grab your mitts and caps and fire up the grill...

A Day at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead

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Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead opens for the 2026 season on Wednesday, April 1 at 9 a.m. The charm of the farm animals, the intentional areas...

Where to Take Soccer Loving Kids in Kansas City

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup may be coming to our beloved city this summer, but the sport has been ingrained in our enthusiastic sports...
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Where to Take Dinosaur Loving Kids in Kansas City

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If your house is filled with the constant roars of raptors, and your little ones are always up for a fossil sighting, then plan...

Visiting San Francisco with Kids

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San Francisco’s mix of iconic sights, quirky neighborhoods, proximity to breathtaking redwoods and legendary food makes it an unforgettable destination for a family vacation....

Responding to ICE: Community Advocacy, Immigrant Support Organizations in Kansas City

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Heightened national immigration enforcement and high profile ICE raids have sent shockwaves through our communities. In Kansas City, local nonprofits and advocacy groups have...

Five Outdoor Spots in KC to Visit This Winter

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Shorter days and chilly temperatures can make it tempting for families to stay indoors, but getting outside is one of the best ways to...

40+ Places to Throw an Adult Birthday Party in Kansas City

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After attending countless kids’ birthday parties in Kansas City—from arcades and trampoline parks to aquatic centers—most parents know exactly how to plan a celebration...