Julia Willhite
I'm Julia and I live in Olathe with my husband of 16 years, my 10 and 6 year old daughters, and our rescue pug Mabel. I’m a social worker turned SAHM and 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.
St. Patrick’s Day Parades in Kansas City
There are so many fun St. Patrick's Day parades in Kansas City to choose from. If your kids aren't on spring break on the 17th, you're in luck because there are several parades the...
Storytime Options at Johnson County Library
Library storytimes are some of the best free activities for kids in the Kansas City area. It's a great way to get out of the house and give your kids a chance to socialize...
The Best Family Pizza Spots in Kansas City
If your family is anything like mine, pizza is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at mealtime. Kansas City has a TON of options for pizza, including many locally-owned restaurants.
Buffalo State Pizza
There are a couple of...
Guide to Youth Recreational Sports in Kansas City
There are tons of options when it comes to enrolling your child in a recreational sports league in the Kansas City area. Rec leagues are open to everyone and do not require kids to...
Best Arcades in Kansas City
Local arcades are a great spot to take your kids, tweens, and teens for a fun activity (and the adults are likely to have a blast, too!) Who doesn't love skee-ball, pinball, and vintage...
MLK Day of Service Opportunities in Kansas City
Monday, January 16 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day and is a National Day of Service. Organizations around the Kansas City metro are hosting service opportunities for local families to participate in. Some have...
101 Things to Do in Kansas City Over Winter Break
Winter break is long and there are lots of days to fill (17.5 days for us if you include weekends!) If you're like us, you want to squeeze in a few more holiday activities...
Best Johnson County Libraries for Indoor Play
This post is sponsored by the Johnson County Library.
The Johnson County Library system has so much more to offer than just books and in the cold winter months one of the best things they...
Best Neighborhood Lights in Kansas City: The Northland
Tis the season for loading all the kids up in the car in their pajamas and driving around to see neighborhood light displays!
This driving route has been created to hit a few of the...
Best Neighborhood Lights in Kansas City: Lenexa and Shawnee
Tis the season for loading all the kids up in the car in their pajamas and driving around to see neighborhood light displays!
This driving route has been created to hit a few of the...
Best Neighborhood Lights in Kansas City: Lee’s Summit
Tis the season for loading all the kids up in the car in their pajamas and driving around to see neighborhood light displays!
This driving route has been created to hit a few of the...
25 Kansas City Memberships that Make Perfect Gifts
Many families have been making a move toward experience gifts for holidays and birthdays (or asking grandparents to consider these as gifts!) An annual membership to a local museum or attraction offers endless opportunities...
Guide to Visiting to Topeka, Kansas
This post is sponsored by Visit Topeka. Opinions belong to the writer.
Drive about an hour west and you can visit Topeka, the state capital of Kansas. Topeka has tons to offer families that want...
Best Neighborhood Lights in Kansas City: Blue Springs and Independence
Tis the season for loading all the kids up in the car in their pajamas and driving around to see neighborhood light displays!
This driving route has been created to hit a few of the...
Best Neighborhood Lights in Kansas City: Olathe and South Overland Park
Tis the season for loading all the kids up in the car in their pajamas and driving around to see neighborhood light displays!
This driving route has been created to hit a few of the...
