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.
Top Missouri State Parks to Visit with Kids
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Top Kansas State Parks to Visit with Kids
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Escape the City with a Trip to Broken Bow, Oklahoma
Broken Bow Oklahoma, in the southeast corner of the state, is gaining in popularity for spring, summer and fall recreation despite the 6+ hour drive from Kansas City.
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The Kansas City Zoo Welcomes the Sobela Ocean Aquarium
This post is sponsored by the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium.
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Places to Play Pickleball in Kansas City
A game for all ages and abilities, pickleball has officially swept the nation. The fun of the sport is contagious. It is a low impact sport that feels accessible for almost anyone, has a...
Family Friendly Bingo in Kansas City
For those with a competitive spirit and a love for wholesome family fun, an organized game of Bingo is just what you need to shake things up a bit on the weekends. Local Kansas...
A Day at Prairiefire in Overland Park
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Family Friendly Bike Trails in Kansas City
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Where to Take Sports Fans in Kansas City
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Guide to the Best BBQ in Kansas City
From upscale dining to gritty stops in unexpected places, Kansas City BBQ offers it all. This town is the BBQ capital of the world, famous for our tenderly smoked meat, accompanied by complex sauces...
Best Burgers in Kansas City
The Midwest, more specifically Kansas City, knows its beef, and we aren't just a one trick pony with world class barbecue! Our access to locally raised meat from quality producers translates to high quality...
Where to Take Dinosaur Loving Kids in Kansas City
If your house is filled with the constant roars of raptors, and your little ones are always up for a fossil sighting, then plan on heading to one of these dinosaur attractions in Kansas...
Best Places for Train Lovers in Kansas City
There’s something about the chugging of the engine, the roar of the whistle and the allure of the conductor that has kept kids enthralled with trains since their inception. Who can blame them? They...
Guide to Snow Creek in Weston, Missouri
The only way to endure the long and sometimes harsh Midwest winters is to embrace the outdoor activities that embody the fun of the season. Skiing, tubing and snowboarding are the ultimate winter sports...
