I have a five hundred square foot organic vegetable garden and recently took up canning and preserving. I made 100% of my own baby food.
I took a twelve week childbirth class taught by a certified doula. Together, my husband...
Today is my birthday - October 28, 1973. For those of you trying to do the math ... I am {*cough* forty *cough*} years old. Which means I had my twins at age thirty-seven ... two months shy of...
As soon as I get pregnant, the first question most people who know me ask is, "how much longer are you going to workout?" If I'm honest, this question makes me crazy; but I usually smile and say, "as...
"I'm so sorry you have to go back to work."
I received this sentiment in my email inbox from a well-meaning stay-at-home mama friend when I announced that my maternity leave was ending and I'd be going back to work...
It's Horse Day! Known as Thursday by the general population, Horse Day is probably my girls' favorite day of the week. The girls started therapeutic horseback riding (THR) in June, 2012. They ride most of the year, totaling about...
I know that there are four seasons in a year, but I’d suggest that we can narrow it down to two: sandals and boots. If you’re like me, you’ve recently pulled out your boots that haven’t been worn since...
Next week will mark the day I've been dreading for nine months.
It's the day I was supposed to be meeting our second baby.
Instead, my first ultrasound last March confirmed a baby but no heartbeat. A few weeks later, I...
Two things I know are true: 1) moms are busy, which means we have a hard time finding time to work out (in a later post, we can talk more about how to find time for things like this!)...
According to statistics provided by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), kidney disease kills over 90,000 Americans every year - more than breast and prostate cancer combined; and yet, it wasn't until I had the opportunity to donate one of...
Oh! I bet you have already guessed the BIG ones, haven't you?
The ones that fall into the "cardinal sin" category and bring out the threats of washing a child's mouth out with soap.
(WAIT - I have either caused you...
Sunday evening, one hundred Kansas City moms descended upon La Bodega in Leawood. From the get-go, it was one happening party ...
We were so thankful to have Allison Corrin Photography on hand to capture the evening. Allison is a south KC...
A unique, beautifully decorated historic hotel. A relaxing, luxuriously equipped spa. Lovely walking trails, gardens, and green space. Breakfast in bed. Delicious meals and excellent wine. Outstanding service. All within an hour's drive from just about anywhere in the...
I have serious issues when it comes to the dentist. It might have something to do with my obsession with teeth while also being genetically prone to cavities; it might also have a lot to do with a story...
Note: This is the second post in our five-part "Metro Wars" series covering all the things we love about Kansas City. Head back next Monday for more! To see all posts in this series, click here.
When you think of living in...
Expensive art and children. What could be a better match, right?
Luckily, the Plaza Art Fair has much more to offer than pretty art you can't afford. Between three live music stages, tasty local food vendors (ice cream for the...
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Kansas City Birthday Party Guide
We love a good Kansas City birthday party – whether you make your own Pinterest perfection or let the experts do the work! We’ve...
