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Not Your Mama’s Sex Talk
Four months after the birth of my fourth kiddo, and I’m still wondering where the heck my sex drive is. We’ve done the deed MAYBE five times, only once of which was where I...
Giving Up Blankie and Other Security Objects
Did you have a Blankie? If you didn’t, I would bet that you know someone who did. I’ll bet that you not only know someone who had one, I’ll bet you know someone who...
The 30-Minute Nap
One of the most common sleep complaints I hear from parents pertains to their baby’s catnaps. "He wakes up at 30 minutes on the dot, I could set my watch by it." "How can...
10 Tips to Avoid Plumbing Repairs
Kansas City plumber, Steve Snedger with Amen Plumbing on Zaarly wants people to be able to feel comfortable fixing simple plumbing issues on their own. "I’ve talked through how to fix something with some...
Terrible Two’s at Nap Time
Around age two, many children start to have periods of nap regression. In fact, I went through one with my toddler just last week. It is indeed very frustrating when your norm changes so suddenly. For the...
Thank You from the 2014 Mother of the Year
Know someone deserving of the 2015 Mother of the Year honor? Nominate them by Friday, April 24 for a chance at amazing prizes!
Dear KCMB Readers,
This note of gratitude is being written on behalf of 2014’s Mom of...
7 Ways to Step Into Spring With Your Child
Note: This post is sponsored by, and written in collaboration with, Maize Virtual Prep School.
It’s time to open the windows and doors and let the sunshine in! Better yet, get the kids outdoors and...
10 Reasons Why We Love Leavenworth Virtual School
Note: This post is sponsored by, and written in collaboration with, Leavenworth Virtual School. The author, Kerrie McLoughlin, is the chaos-loving, homeschooling mama of 5 living in Overland Park. You can find her (and...
Perfect Spring Craft: Perler Bead Bowls
I’m so excited to be a guest writer for Kansas City Moms Blog today! I do a lot of fun, easy, and inexpensive crafts with my little girl Mya. One of our recent favorite...
Books for Tough Topics
I’d like to think that because I’m 28 years ahead of my oldest daughter, I have mature answers to all her questions, intelligent explanations to her curiosities and calming responses to her intense emotions. Unfortunately, that's...
5 Strategies to Boost Your Child’s Creativity at Home
Note: This post is sponsored by, and written in collaboration with, Maize Virtual Prep School.
In the information age, creativity has lost some of its value. At our fingertips, we can access any amount of...
Play Date Etiquette
This time of year, our family thrives on play dates and activities. Anything to get us moving and keep us entertained. With cold temperatures and short days, however, the ideal scenario of "let’s meet...
Eating Mistakes Busy Moms Make – And How to Avoid Them
Moms are busy. From the moment we wake up until our head hits the pillow, we are running a million different directions. We’re changing diapers, helping the 2-year-old go potty on the toilet, getting...
Shifting Your Holiday Focus
Wife, mom, chef, maid, personal assistant, class mom, event coordinator, dog walker, taxi driver… you name it, we do it.
To add insult to injury, we are constantly asked for favors by our “working mom” friends,...
Gifts That Keep On Giving
Since greening up food and decorations were explored in my Halloween and Thanksgiving posts, let’s focus on something unique to this holiday season: presents.
Here are five tips to make your gift giving a bit...
