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Whether you’re a Kansas City native, transplant, mom or just an everyday Twitter lover looking for an enjoyable timeline with KC flair, this list is for you. As we’re grabbing our phones and scrolling Twitter on a daily basis–whether...
Well, as I sit here the heat index is 112 degrees so I would like to start this post off by telling you that BBQ timing is flexible. A BBQ can be for breakfast. Lately, it's so hot that...
Village (and tribe) posts seem to be all the rage right now on social media. Have you noticed that? Clever memes, heartfelt blog posts, post from media outlets, and friends sharing stories and photos of their own “village” or...
This post was written as part of a collaboration with Topgolf; however, all opinions shared here are those of the contributor who wrote them. Confession time. Even though I live just a few blocks from Overland Park's Topgolf, it intimidates...

Mama Stains

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Thou shall never interrupt a mama taking a late night shower. Unless you're sneaking in to quickly tell her how much you love her or to hand her some more of those fancy hotel shower soaps. Maybe you could...
Naming a baby is kind of a big deal. In grade school, I remember paging through the ancient baby name book my mom had purchased when she was pregnant with my sister, and writing lists of my favorite names. Since...
When it comes to having a Mom's Night Out (MNO), my motto is: if you plan it, they will come! Don't sit around waiting for friends to plan something, they're probably waiting around themselves. Reach out to one friend...
In the last four years, I've done a lot of shopping with my daughter and over time, I've figured out the stores that I know she sees as a "treat" to visit and are more than just a place to run...
This post was written as part of a collaboration with Farmland Foods; however, all opinions shared here are those of the contributor who wrote them. It was a day of awesome. And a lot of sunscreen. When we parked our minivan...
Dear Mom, I see you over there, the one with the allergic kid. Looking worried, looking tired. I saw how you hovered near the playground searching the ground for errant animal crackers or peanuts, the offending food that could send...
Pool passes, swim lessons, summer camps, and team baseball: these are the quintessential children’s activities of summer! Unfortunately, it can take a few years for kids to really grow into those activities. So how does a mom pass these...
Finding the holy grail of stories that feature good principles, prose and pictures for preschoolers isn’t easy. I’ve spent time trawling the library and internet, so you don’t have to. I’m an English literature major. About the only thing my degree...
“This too shall pass.” “It gets easier.” “The fog will lift.” “You have your hands full!” We’ve all heard these statements from friends, family or well-meaning bystanders as we tiredly rock a crying baby or try to race through the grocery store before...
Dear Husband, It was a question that you asked during my pregnancy — “How am I supposed to be a good father when I didn’t have one?” I didn’t have an answer then because I don’t know what it’s like to...
Note: This post is sponsored by and written in collaboration with Maize Virtual Preparatory School. School is out and summer is ramping up. Those dog days of summer can sometimes seem like an eternity. With a bit of planning, summer...

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A Day at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead

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Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead opens for the 2024 season on Monday, April 1 at 9 a.m. The charm of the farm animals, the intentional areas...
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