lizzieg
Hi, I’m Lizzie and you could say…I’m a little wild at heart. I’ve tried on a lot of different jobs, 9 different towns, 3 marriages-but now I’m home. I absolutely love KC. I have my own business, Lizzie Scribbles LLC, where I offer a complete range of writing and editing services. My partner, Greg, and I live in North Kansas City with our 3 children – Grayson (8), Kase (7) and Adria (6). We love music, cars, and family date nights.
Dealing with Disappointment: When FOMO is a Necessity
My dad had a lot of dad-isms. A lot of stories to impart wisdom. One that sticks out today is the Mickey Mouse Club. I don’t remember if I was upset about a certain...
Tips for Being an Effective Work-at-Home Mom (WAHM)
My toes were so cold I couldn’t feel them, and my fuzzy socks were doing no good whatsoever. I looked at the slide deck I was making for a client on my laptop, and...
Family Date Ideas in Kansas City
What do you love more? Family dates? Or dates with your partner or best friend? For me, it is nearly impossible to pick, because I look forward to family dates so much.
You might be...
How Much Truth Can Your Child Handle?
My daughter doesn’t want to have kids because she doesn’t want to eat a baby and poop it out her butt. The stressed-out look on her face inferred her mind had been troubled with...
Shatter the Cycle of Working Mom Guilt
I never really considered my mom not being there. I don’t think school parties were a thing like they are today. Sure, we had them, but parents didn’t really attend. And when she was...
I Wanna be Where the People Aren’t
The holidays are upon us. It’s a beautiful time of crisp air, twinkling lights, cozy smells, children’s excitement … and PEOPLE. The city is full of captivating displays and experiences, and it’s also full...
Me and Crocodile Dundee: A Tale of Breastfeeding Woes
She was a planned C-Section after some complications during my son’s birth just 16 months earlier. It certainly went much better that way, and it appeared I was on the road to recovery after...
The Dolly Parton’s Stampede Family Fun-Filled Experience
“Mom? Am I allowed to do this?!” My son grinned from ear-to-ear as he tore into his own tender, whole rotisserie chicken.
I had experienced Dolly Parton’s Stampede pre-children during my college years. It was...
All Inclusive? It’s All Good
I sat on my bed for the usual nightly routine of reading books. I used to read to the kids and now they read to me. I still help my daughter along as she’s...
Competition Kills Connection
I could finally exhale last week with a first glimpse of the female power group, The Highwomen, comprised of Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris and Amanda Shires. I had the insane experience of...