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.
Helping our Kids Develop a Healthy Relationship with Food
I have struggled with my relationship with food since I was very young, but I internalized the idea that eating disorders are a thin person problem and that people in larger bodies didn't have...
Swimming Lessons in Kansas City
Swimming lessons can be fun and greatly reduce the chance of drowning among children.816-561-9622
The Y's youth swim programs are focused on keeping kids safe in and around water while developing confidence and skills that...
Guide to the Best Cookies in Kansas City
It's National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and a great excuse to try a new bakery to find the best cookies in Kansas City. I love a good chocolate chip cookie but can never limit...
Kids Eat Free Deals in Kansas City
Now that the world is re-opening and families are venturing out to restaurants again it's a great time to check out all the kids eat free deals at area restaurants. We've compiled a list...
Birth Story: 59 Minutes and 4 Pushes
This birth story series is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health.
My first labor was called a precipitous labor. Fortunately in that case, I was already in the hospital for observation when my water broke and...
Family Friendly Patios in Kansas City
Dining on patios is perfect for families because you don't have to worry as much about your child's volume, and if you need to get up and go for a little walk to get...
Family Friendly Charcuterie Boards
Last year, in an effort to stop the non-stop snack requests, I started putting out a snack tray in the afternoon to offer a variety of foods to my kids. Sometimes on a plate,...
Valentine’s Day Guide: A Date Night at Home
With COVID-19 still making date night out a challenge, this Valentine's Day we're celebrating with a little at-home date night after the kids are in bed. There are lots of great local choices for...
The 2020 Effect on Friendships
I've been reflecting recently on how 2020 was a year that brought a lot of change and clarity to friendships in my life. I've spoken with others who also experienced this. One friend put...
Introducing the New Wonderscope Children’s Museum
The new Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City is an incredible addition to family attractions in the Kansas City area. It is located at 433 E. Red Bridge Road in Kansas City,...
Why I Left MLMs Behind
Last year was a big year of changes for me, and one of the things that changed was my participation in a multi-level marketing company (MLM). There was no big drama when I left...
Guide to Kansas City’s Favorite Drive-Thrus
Supporting local restaurants is something that is really important to my family, even more so during the current pandemic. I especially love drive-thrus because it means I don't have to get out of the...
Best Ice Cream Spots in Kansas City
We are so lucky that here in the Kansas City Metro there are an abundance of locally owned ice cream shops where we can get our ice cream fix.
Here is a roundup of the...
How to Get Mental Health Care from Home
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Now more than ever, mental health care accessibility is on my mind. This year, the National Alliance on Mental Health's theme is "You Are Not Alone," which seems...
Dear Me: A Letter to my Teenage Self
About a year ago when my therapist kept encouraging me to journal, and I kept resisting this suggestion, I set out to figure out WHY I had such a strong aversion to journaling. After...
