I don't know about you, but I love any excuse to get together with the fabulous women in my life. I also love any excuse to shop and feed my itch to always be decorating! So, First Fridays in...
Mom: Sheila Jones, Independence, Mo.
Nominated by: Rosa Mora, daughter and Johnathan McQuillen, son
Most people wouldn't hesitate to say their mom is the best mom in the world. Similarly, I am one of these lucky people.
My mom, Sheila Jones, has been...
Mom: Sarah Fields, Kansas City, Mo.
Nominated by: Janis Gannaway, mother
My daughter, Sarah, has fought for and with her children from day one. Sarah found out she was pregnant with triplets at eight weeks, and at 27 weeks, she had...
Mom: Maggie Sabato, Kansas City, Mo.
Nominated by: Stephanie Sabato, daughter
My mom is unbelievable! Her name is Margaret Anne “Maggie” Giacolone-Sabato. Maggie has survived (and thrived) 12 years living with a rare cancer that was once believed incurable. Well, that’s all...
Mom: Eden Lord, Overland Park, Kan.
Nominated by: Jeff Lord, husband
My wife, Eden Lord, is truly an extraordinary individual. She is a mom, a stepmom, a wife, a daughter, a teacher, and a small business owner. To say she...
Mom: Jessica Graham, Gardner, Kan.
Nominated by: Pete Graham, husband
My wife and I got married at a very young age.
We were expecting our first child when she was 16 years old. She has never brought up the fact that when we...
Mom: Janet Watts, Blue Springs, Mo.
Nominated by: Molly Shalz, daughter
For the longest time, I have been in denial that my parents are getting older. I think it’s because they are always busy and stay active and have never really had...
I grew up on a farm in north central Iowa. We gardened, raised cows, participated in 4H, chopped firewood, rode bikes to the river to skip rocks, and spent most of our spring, summer, and fall days outside. Our...
Laura’s desire to be a mother didn’t start when she got married. It started when she was a toddler, feeding bottles of milk to her dolls before rocking them to sleep.
That little girl grew up, got married, and finished...
We've gotten numb to reading the details of another shooting splashed across the news. Usually, it happens in someone else's community where the victims' names are unfamiliar.
Yesterday, it didn't happen somewhere else. It happened here.
Reat Underwood, a freshman at...
Kids that grow up feeling connected to a secure and loving caregiver have the relationship tools to be in healthy romantic relationships, have successful interpersonal skills with friends and coworkers, and even have stronger immune systems to fight disease...
There are no raises or promotions when it comes to the job of motherhood. No parking space next to the door or employee appreciation lunch.
But as fellow mothers, battling in the trenches day in and day out, we know...
It's no wonder that Kansas City has been listed as one of the top 10 cities in the United States to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! With more than 250,000 Kansas Citians claiming Irish heritage, March is a big month...
Disclosure: My son attends Field Trip Club, but I am in no way receiving monetary or other forms of payment for this post. It's just too amazing not to share!
Remember your grade school years? Some of us have to...
Even if you've only lived in Kansas City for a short time, you probably know that our fine city is one of the most creative cities in the United States. In fact, the Kansas City Area Development Council (one...
Your Guide To KC
Places to Play Pickleball in Kansas City
Pickleball has officially swept the nation. It is a low impact sport that feels accessible for almost anyone. Leagues and pickleball-centered businesses are popping...
