Kansas City Mom Collective

The day after the Sandy Hook shooting, mom of five Shannon Watts started a Facebook group. Her message was that all Americans can and should do more to reduce gun violence with common sense reforms. The online conversation turned...

When I was preparing for an IEP meeting before my daughter started kindergarten, I will admit, I had no idea what I was doing. I didn't understand the goals, or the jargon. I asked people to look at it for...

This post is sponsored by Future for Football. College football was a central part of my childhood growing up in a university town. On game days, the town shuts down (it’s a great time to shop at the grocery store...

It's hard to think about a Kansas City Christmas without including the beloved traditions at Crown Center. Don't miss these classic holiday events that are sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Holiday Events at Crown Center in Kansas...

'Tis the season for holiday dates and nights out with friends. And nothing is more festive than a holiday pop-up bar. Pair a trip to one of these pop-up bars with ice skating or viewing holiday lights, and you have...

Looking for an original, locally sourced gift for someone you love this holiday season? Craft fairs and holiday markets are an amazing way to give a unique present that supports artisans within your own community. Kansas City and its...

Some holiday traditions stand the test of time. When I was a little girl, my grandmother and mom took my cousins and I to visit the Fairy Princess at the Kansas City Museum. As young girls, they used to visit...

The holiday magic in Kansas City is one of our favorite things about where we call home! From holiday festivals to magical theater to Christmas tree farms or ways to help others, we've got you covered. No matter how...

Your growing family comes with a long list of needs, and buying a car may be one of the biggest decisions you make. Kansas City Mom Collective sat down with Morgan Oakes of Oakes Kia to get her advice for...

Visit Santa at Crown Center Nov. 24 - Dec. 24 Welcome Santa Claus as he arrives in a horse-drawn carriage to kick off the holiday season. Join Santa as he makes his way to Santa's Gingerbread Station, where he resides through December 24....

If you aren’t up for making an entire Thanksgiving meal this year, check out some of the many options for take-out meals, side dishes and desserts! Grocery stores, restaurants, and caterers offer full meals (or just the bird or sides)...

A sugar plum fairy. Sparkling snowflakes. Exquisite costumes. Fantastical sights and sounds. The story and presentation of “The Nutcracker” adapted from E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original short story has been amazing audiences for decades. A Christmastime tradition for many, the viewing seems to be a...

KC Mom + Baby, our brand-new baby fair is just around the corner. It will be an afternoon of resources, support and community, and we want to see you there!  Here are a few reasons why you won’t want to...

November begins the lead up to the holiday season and family friendly events in Kansas City fill the calendar. Check out our favorite things to add to your bucket list for November. Thank you to University Health for sponsoring this...

This post is sponsored and written by University Health. Congratulations, you’re pregnant! Now what?  Once you find out you are expecting and after the excitement begins to subside, you’ll face a lot of questions and need to quickly make many decisions. One...