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.
Best Museums for Families in Kansas City
Whatever your interests, Kansas City has a museum (or two!) for you. We've broken down all the details on the best museums for families in Kansas City, including cost of admission, where to park,...
Spots for Moms to Work and Kids to Play in Kansas City
If you're like me (literally, I am writing part of this from a playground) trying to balance getting work done and keeping your kids entertained often leads to frustration. One of my kids is...
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...
Guide to Visiting 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...
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...
Best Hot Chocolate in Kansas City
Hot chocolate season is upon us! It is the perfect kid friendly drink for the holiday season whether you're going to see lights or enjoying a family night at home. It is especially great on...
Moms’ Guide to Finding a Babysitter in Kansas City
Whether it's for an occasional date night or a big event like a holiday party, most parents would love to have a couple of babysitters they can rely on when they need childcare. Finding...
Everything You Need to Know About Braces
If you're dealing with braces for your child now or in the future, there's a lot to learn. We are grateful to our friends at Sweet Tooth Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics as they help...
GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo
If you haven't experienced GloWild at the Zoo, you need to add this to your list!
What is GloWild?
GloWild is a unique lantern festival at the Kansas City Zoo that runs through December 11. Along...
Best Parenting Books at the Johnson County Library
Post sponsored by the Johnson County Library
No matter what stage of parenting you're in, a new to you parenting book may be just what you need to give you some new approaches to handling...
Moms’ Guide to Night of the Living Farm
One of our favorite Halloween events every year since our kids were little is the Night of the Living Farm at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead. My kids love to explore one of their favorite...
Best Johnson County Library Branches for Moms
This post is sponsored by the Johnson County Library
The Johnson County Library system has great libraries and services to meet every person's needs, but there are three Johnson County Library branches that we return...
