Kristin Ruthstrom
Family Friendly Places to Watch the Chiefs Game
Cross all your fingers and knock on any wood in close proximity, because the Kansas City Chiefs are once again throwing out Super Bowl...
How to Embrace Snowy, Winter Days as a Parent
Midwest winters are dreary, windy and predictably unpredictable. An unseasonable 50 degree, sunny day seems to always be followed by a blizzard the next....
Best Holiday Books By Age to Read
This post is sponsored by Johnson County Library.
Reading and storytelling are important for a child’s learning and development. A good book will entertain, excite...
Holiday Markets in Kansas City
Looking for an original, locally sourced gift for someone you love this holiday season? Craft fairs and holiday markets are an amazing way to...
Best Chapter Book Series for Boys by Grade
The beauty of a chapter book is it allows a child’s imagination to run wild, creating a unique vision of the author’s depiction and...
Best Local Wineries in Kansas City
Despite being located almost 2,000 miles from the prestigious wine country of California, Kansas City has begun quietly making its mark, impressing connoisseurs, right...
Enjoy the Ozarks in the Fall at These Top 3 Destinations
Arguably the most frequently visited tourism spot in Missouri and Northwest Arkansas, visitors flock to the Ozarks primarily for water recreation and to be...
Top Missouri State Parks to Visit with Kids
The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Missouri State Parks systems is one of the most well funded in the country thanks to a...
Top Kansas State Parks to Visit with Kids
The Sunflower State has no shortage of beautiful landmarks, state parks and recreational opportunities for families to visit and explore. Kansas is home to...
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...
The Kansas City Zoo Welcomes the Sobela Ocean Aquarium
This post is sponsored by the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium.
Eight thousands animals within 34 different habitats are on display at the Sobela Ocean...
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...
A Day at Prairiefire in Overland Park
Prairiefire in Overland Park, Kansas, has officially morphed into a full-service entertainment district. Chalked full of recreation, eateries and shopping, a family could spend...
Adventures in Rocheport: A Guide to Enjoying the Charming Town
Biking, hiking, quaint restaurants, antique shops, wineries and tree lined views of the Missouri river are what helped to make Rocheport, Missouri one of...
Family Friendly Bike Trails in Kansas City
Whether it be pedaling around the neighborhood or hitting a local trail, biking is a fantastic family activity. As a mother of three active...





















