It’s true. Children believe that the world does, in fact, revolve around them. Such innocent self-centeredness stems from this limited period in their lives when they are fully catered to, their needs are met without request or explanation, and...
Before I had kids, there were a million things I SWORE I would never do. You know how it goes ... "When I have kids, I will never (insert that thing you will never do here)."
I said I would...
My husband arranged for me to take a much-needed trip to Chicago to visit a girlfriend over the 4th of July weekend. I was beyond excited! I cherish my time with my family more than anything, but I was...
I just came in from the garden. Meaning, I literally just walked in the door minutes ago, took off my dirt-clad shoes, and came up to my office to write this post (I'll spare you a photo of the...
Each summer, we try to take at least one road trip to explore life outside of the metro area - preferably far enough away to require a hotel stay because in hotels, people clean for you! This year we loaded up the...
If you're not familiar, Warm Springs Ranch is located in the heart of Missouri, approximately 10 miles from Boonville and 20 miles from Columbia. Established in 2008, it is home to over 100 world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. The Warm Springs...
My husband and I had a night out to ourselves recently. Looking forward to it all day, I cleaned up, may have donned some lipstick, even put on a (clean!) skirt, and after sneaking a little kiss, pulled up...
Kansas City has a plethora of family-friendly venues; two such "staycation"-worthy spots are Sea Life Aquarium and LEGOLAND, located at Crown Center in the heart of Kansas City. I was so excited to have the opportunity to take my kids...
Dear Vanessa,
Ever since my husband and I had kids, it seems like our marriage is suffering. We don't have sex anymore, we snap at each other over stupid things. It seems like we are just going through the motions...
Although my kids are fairly picky eaters, they love fruit. LOVE IT! In the summer months, we can't get enough blueberries, strawberries, watermelon, peaches, and other seasonal favorites.
Today, on Fox 4's Morning Show, I shared four fantastic summer recipes...
It all started with a simple question - how can I get my newborn suffering from reflux to sleep anywhere besides my chest?
But nothing is simple when Google gets involved. After making my initial query, I was led to...
I am an organizer. A planner. OK, ok, a type-A control freak. We have spreadsheets that map out the next 15 years of our lives. So far, we’ve pretty much gotten everything we planned for out of life. The...
This weekend I turned thirty-three; I’m also pregnant with my third child. At 33, I feel pretty good about my family, my vocational work, my marriage. My husband (now 35) reminded me that I am now the same age...
Summer just doesn’t feel right until I’ve attended a Kansas City Royals game at The K (Kauffman Stadium). Sitting in the breeze on a warm night, watching the game with a hot dog in hand, chatting with friends, swaying...
As a mom of three girls, 11, 9 and 6, I think a lot about parenting mindfully on a finite planet. I think about what we engage in and what it conveys to my girls about the earth’s resources....
Your Guide To KC
10 Taco Spots to Try in Kansas City
From traditional taquerias serving authentic Mexican flavors to trendy eateries with innovative spins on classic recipes, Kansas City has something to satisfy every taco...
