Victoria
Victoria is a wife and mom of two. Her firstborn, Joshua passed away shortly after birth in 2013. Her rainbow daughter, Madeline just started kindergarten. Victoria and her husband, Patrick, were both born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri and love spending time exploring the city with their daughter. Victoria is a full-time working mom, dance mom, soccer mom, t-ball mom, PTA mom, slightly over-scheduled mom. Victoria has a passion for creating and spends way too much time pinning new crafts, recipes, and party ideas on Pinterest. She sometimes blogs over at Life with Madeline - www.lifewithmadeline.com
Choosing Us
I’m a sucker for Valentine’s Day. I love all the cheesy, romantic flowers, cards, chocolates, and I even love the heart-shaped jewelry. It always feels like a little bright spot in the middle of...
Meal Planning for Beginners (Or Just Really Busy Moms)
My New Year’s Resolutions are almost always the same: find ways to be more organized, eat healthier, have more down time, and spend more time just having fun with my family. It always seems...
Free, Cheap, and Fun Winter Activities in Kansas City
The holiday season is my absolute favorite time of year. I love all of the lights, the glitter, and festive feel that seems to linger in the air wherever you go. It is also...
A Very Kansas City Christmas at Crown Center
This post is sponsored by Crown Center, Kansas City's Christmas tradition.
For our family, there is nothing more magical than Crown Center at Christmas time. For many in Kansas City, watching the lighting of the...
Her Body, Her Choice – Even at Five
It started at daycare last year.
The other mom thought that it was cute. I thought it was not, and had they been in high school, and not just four years old, I would have...
When Your Rainbow Baby Misses the Sibling They Never Knew
“Is Josh still a baby or is he grown up?” asks my sweet rainbow girl from the backseat.
I look at her dad, our eyes share the same sadness. “I’m not sure baby girl. I...
Fall in Love with Kansas City Bucket List
I love fall. The colors, the smells, and the coziness that fall brings just makes my heart happy. This year, I decided to do something I’ve never done before. I created a Fall Bucket...
Summer Bucket List Recap
So, I did it again. I was over ambitious on our summer bucket list. I forgot that I work, my husband works, my kid likes to sleep at night (and so do I), and...
Dear Kindergarten Teacher
Dear Kindergarten Teacher,
The day has finally arrived. My tiny baby girl is officially a big kid, starting big school, and I am entrusting a large piece of my heart into your care. There are...
Mommy and Me Painting at Pinot’s Palette
My five-year-old, Madeline and I recently created our Summer Super Fun Adventure List. Since this is her last summer before starting kindergarten and “big school” we are trying to pack in as much fun...
The Summer Before Kindergarten
Ten and a half weeks. That’s how long my daughter has between pre-k and kindergarten.
The last five years have flown by, and soon I will be walking my little one down the long...
A Busy Moms Tips for Throwing an At Home Party
The at-home birthday party. There is something sweet and timeless about hosting a birthday at home. It can be as extravagant (bounce houses and pony rentals) or as simple (pizza and an ice cream...
How Busy is Too Busy?
“Come on, Madeline. We’ve got to go. Grab your water bottle and your bag and let’s get in the car.”
I’ve been home for all of five minutes. Just long enough to switch from work...
How Pinterest Has Made Me a Better Mom
I’m that mom. That one that you love to roll your eyes at. It’s OK. I get it. Really, I do. I go overboard. I have seasonal decor for holidays that most people find...
Nurturing a Creative Spirit
My daughter is happiest on the stage. She has been dancing since before she could even walk. No, really. We have videos of her pulling up on furniture and bopping to the beat before...
