Julia Willhite
I'm Julia and I live in Olathe with my husband of 13 years, my 7 and 2.5 year old daughters, and a sweet old blind pug we call Boopers. I’m a
social worker turned SAHM (at least til my youngest starts school). I love Dr. Pepper, thunderstorms, and talking to other adults. I hate coffee, diet culture, and washing dishes. I'll talk your ear off about the best local parks and which restaurants have wronged me by changing their long-standing menu items. I try to walk the line between knowing a lot of stuff and not being a know-it-all. Some days I'm better than others.
7 Ways to Become a Money-Wise Mom
Being the detail-oriented and Type-A half of my marriage of thirteen years, it happened pretty naturally that I began managing our day-to-day finances. I know many other moms that manage the money in their...
Date Night Every Night: Board Games for Two!
With just a few exceptions, my husband and I have had a date every night for the last year and a half! No, we don't have a money tree to pay for babysitters, but...
Cornucopia: KC’s Ultimate Fall Festival – The Perfect Way to Welcome Fall
This post is sponsored by the Kansas City Power & Light District.
Last weekend my seven year old and I had the opportunity to go to the first annual Cornucopia: KC's Ultimate Fall Festival, presented by...
Your Guide to Music Classes in Kansas City
One of my favorite activities to do with my kids when they are little is to take them to a baby or preschool music class. They are so cute shaking their little egg shakers...
Tips for the First-Time Kindergarten Moms
If you or someone you know has recently sent their first child off to kindergarten you may have noticed that the (mostly) chill mothers of preschoolers often transform into a ball of worry when...
A Mom’s Guide to Lake Olathe
Olathe's newest family hot spot just opened this summer and we can't get enough of it! With a swimming beach, aqua park, marina, nature playground, and Olathe's first spray ground, you may have a...
7 Summer Survival Tips for the Stay-at-Home Mom
I typically enjoy being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) but the summer of 2018 was rough in my house. I had an 18-month-old and a 6-year-old and the novelty of summer wore off fast. There...
The Best Toy Stores in Kansas City
Your first inclination when it comes to picking out a birthday or holiday gift for a child may be to hop online or go to your nearest big box store, but here in the...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Local Resources for Kansas Citians
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Some sobering facts:
1 in 3 women, and 1 in 4 men have been victims of domestic violence, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV),
20 people per...
Mama’s Off Her Meds
I recently ended a serious relationship in my life after over nine years together: my relationship with my anti-anxiety medication, Zoloft.
I didn't break it off suddenly, but after a lot of consideration and talks...
Best Libraries in Kansas City
In the greater Kansas City metro, libraries abound. Finding a good book to read or a whole stack of them is easy to do. With inter-library loan you can even have a book moved...
Cutting the (Cable) Cord
About a year ago we made the leap and cut cable and switched to streaming only services for our TV viewing. While we had been tempted for quite some time, we weren't willing to...
Nature Play in Kansas City
If exploring nature is something you enjoy and want your kids to enjoy as well, then grab your sunscreen and bug spray, this post is for you! Here's a list of groups, programs, parks,...
Best Splash Pads in Kansas City
Summer is here and as the temperature rises we'll all be looking for ways to cool off. If you are new to splash pads (also called spray grounds or spray parks), they are free public...
The Kansas City Donut Tour
National Donut Day is the first Friday in June (June 1 this year!). Every day is a good day for a donut, though, and there are some great local donut shops in Kansas City...