Even if you've only lived in Kansas City for a short time, you probably know that our fine city is one of the most creative cities in the United States. In fact, the Kansas City Area Development Council (one...
SCALE is a dirty word in our house right now. Weight is not discussed. I'd love to be able to say that I've never been one to demonize or idolize a certain number on the scale, but that just...
As a busy mom, I like to find any way I can to spend more time with my kids and husband - which means less time prepping our meals in the kitchen. To do this, I call on my...
My husband is disappointed in my pregnancy. Okay, not really ... he is actually very supportive, but he did have some expectations about my pregnancy that didn't quite pan out.
1. Ice cream cravings. He was CERTAIN that after I got pregnant, I...
I’m two-thirds cooked these days.
Two-thirds round and waddling, two-thirds wheezing and pausing, two-thirds rotund and awkward. It really is a monumental occasion reaching this third trimester mark, one I have certainly not passed up celebrating. I may have treated...
Dear Husband,
I know that our daily conversations are no longer spent discussing politics or dreaming about the future but instead seem to primarily consist of to-do lists, meal planning, errand running and the occasional nagging.
I know there are days...
In honor of the much-loved - or greatly despised - Valentine's Day, I thought I would share with my fellow moms the joys of how marital love has played out for this pregnant woman. When you're pregnant, often times...
Some of the wisest counsel that I've ever been given came from our pediatrician at our very first six-week check up; she told me to make date night a priority. She mentioned that too many couples are splitting up...
Holidays are special to me. I love the way they break up the day-to-day norm and allow us to focus on something specific, different, and fun. My husband and I couldn't be more different in this area; I like...
I've never been one to see the world through rose-colored glasses (pink isn't my color), so I went into parenthood very aware of the toll that kids can have on marriages. I had heard depressing stories from my friends...
My daughter had her fifteen-month shots last week, and on our way home, I decided to take her through the drive-up at McDonald’s to get a special lunch. After ordering a Happy Meal, the drive-up attendant asked, “boy or...
When people find out you are pregnant, they offer you all sorts of advice - well-meaning, to be sure, but advice nonetheless. When people find out you are pregnant with twins ... Katy-bar-the-door, the floodgates of advice are WIDE...
Having children changed me in many of the same ways that motherhood has changed you; things which used to be a high priority (like a daily shower) seemed to find a lower priority level when parenting tasks took precedent....
Did you know that you can go into a paint store and request "Johnson County Beige"? It's true. In the minds of most people, this suburban Kansas county is colored with a single hue: blah. There's a perception that...
Question: On average, how long does your child's nighttime bathroom routine take?
a) Three minutes - in, out, no problem.
b) Five minutes - hey, a little toothpaste art in the sink never hurt anyone!
c) Ten+ minutes - a (likely) glimpse into...
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...
