As a first time mom-to-be, I felt confident that at 30 years of age, I could set some goals or have some strong ideas about parenting and stick with them. I had watched my sister-in-law raise three boys and...
I’m sure we can all share the stories of family pictures gone wrong. I once showed up to a shoot to have the white-faced momma climb out of the car apologizing before her foot hit the ground ... she...
When my husband and I were first married, I planned a surprise weekend trip to San Francisco over Easter. We were there for 72 hours, and I had 73 hours worth of "stuff" I wanted to do and see....
It’s bright, it’s colorful and sweetness is in the air. Beth is busy with a million things to do, and yet radiating. Everything of hope is within these walls, everything of planning and reconfiguring and finallys. It’s her chance...
There are pictures of NFL player Adrian Peterson’s preschool sons with facial scars and leg lacerations from his discipline techniques. The latest accusations include a head wound Peterson said occurred while disciplining his 4-year-old for cursing at his sibling....
Given the opportunity to buy clothes to outfit my little men without forking over a large percentage of my monthly budget, I take it without hesitation.
At the Just Between Friends Overland Park sale this month, I took my list...
I am now about halfway through my second pregnancy. Saying the two pregnancies has been different is the understatement of the year.
While I was fairly breezy the first time around, with this pregnancy, that feeling has been taken to...
Whether you have a garden of your own or are enjoying beautiful flowers in your neighbor's yard or sampling fresh produce from local farmer's markets, you have probably noticed that this has been an exceptional year for gardens in...
It's a rare thing to make a belief system not only a way of living, but a means of leaving - and, yet, it seems if there was a way to do it, it would be Brooke who would. She...
"Thank you" is one of the first phrases my children learned to say. Sure, my daughter sometimes says "thank you" when she should be saying "I'm sorry," but we're working on it! Regardless of when your child(ren) first learned...
A fun and tasty fall family outing for kids of all ages, apple picking season now is in full swing. Many orchards will stay open through October, or until all of the apples are gone.
This has been a great...
Earlier this week, my children and I were waiting for our lunchmeat to be sliced at the deli counter, passing time looking at the different shapes of the fancy cheeses. A woman next to us smiles kindly at the...
Birth has been the most transformative experience of my life. I have learned the miraculous ability of my body and have been empowered through the inner strength I never knew I had. I had a doula with all three...
Navigating my way through markers and fire trucks and easels and gummy snacks, it could have been any sort of playdate. Yet, as we sat for awhile at her kitchen table surrounded by proud crayon masterpieces and dueling highlighted...
I'm 6 months pregnant and have yet to feel like I've done anything to get prepared for this new baby. My husband and I seem to be going through the motions of everyday life - we're busy and the...
Your Guide To KC
Memorial Day Weekend in Kansas City
Memorial Day weekend in Kansas City offers opportunities to celebrate the true reason for the holiday with family friendly events. For additional weekend activities,...
