Kristin Ruthstrom
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.
Kansas City’s 100+ Best Date Night Ideas
The calendar is blocked and the sitter secured, now for the hardest part of date night, figuring out what to do!
Kansas City has no shortage of amazing places, so let this list guide you...
Warning: Parents are Stressed Out; Now What?
Last month, the Surgeon General issued an advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents.
It stated, "Parents have a profound impact on the health of our children and the health of society. Yet...
Guide to Preparing for Elementary School
Starting elementary school is a pivotal moment, marking the beginning of an exciting new era for a child and his or her entire family! Having a plan to prepare your child and family for...
Best Chapter Book Series for Girls by Grade
This post is sponsored by the Johnson County Library.
Wild adventures, relatable characters, important life lessons and unforgettable adventures can be found in wonderfully written modern chapter books meant especially for young girls. They are...
40+ Fun Date Nights in Lee’s Summit, Missouri
Lee's Summit exudes charm. It has a small town feel, with big city restaurants, resources and destinations. Fantastic date nights in Lee's Summit are easy to come by and plan if you and your...
Attending Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp with Kids
Kansas City Chiefs mania is poised to begin once again with training camp! Located in St. Joseph, Missouri, Chiefs training camp is an inexpensive, family friendly event for any and all Chiefs enthusiasts. It...
Hiring The Maids Will Make Your Day
This post is sponsored by The Maids.
For parents, a consistently clean house is often a near unattainable goal. Life can be messy, both literally and figuratively thanks to kids, pets, jobs and the daily...
Family Friendly Guide to Sporting KC Games
A day spent cheering our boys on the Sporting KC pitch is always time well spent. Entertaining for the entire family, taking in a match at Children's Mercy Park is the perfect afternoon or...
How to Spend a Day at Longview Lake
Longview Lake, located on the western edge of Lee's Summit, is home to 930 acres of recreational waters and is surrounded by trails and family friendly attractions. A day exploring (and maybe even overnight!)...
Where to Trapshoot in Kansas City with Teens, Tweens
The rise of tweens and teens seeking sports outside the traditional football, soccer, basketball, volleyball route has been on a steady incline for the last several years. Archery, trapshooting and fishing are just a...
20 Best Family Meal Deals To-Go in KC
In today's fast-paced world, finding time to cook a homemade meal every evening can be challenging. Thankfully, numerous area restaurants offer convenient and delicious family meal deals for takeout. We've compiled a list of...
Where to Take Junior Golf Lessons in Kansas City
Golf isn't just a game; it's an art, a science, and a lifelong journey of seeking improvement. Lessons can be helpful at any stage of the game, and for any age or skill level!...
A Day at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead opens for the 2024 season on Monday, April 1 at 9 a.m.
The charm of the farm animals, the intentional areas to explore, and the emphasis on conservation and preservation are...
Guide to Science City: A Must See for Kansas City Kids
Located in the heart of our hometown, under the lights of our beloved cityscape, Science City provides a tremendous resource for local children. Built to challenge the largest of imaginations, the attraction is equipped...
Kansas City Sourced Easter Basket Fillers
Our Easter basket tradition is to gift our kids with items we most likely would have purchased to enjoy in the spring and summer anyway. Kites, swimsuits, sunglasses, water toys, books and KC gear...
