From counting calories to pre-made food to intense work outs, there are so many weight loss plans to choose from. Two KCMB contributors had the opportunity to try Profile by Sanford. This three-phase program involves the creation of a...
What mom doesn’t need to spend an evening at the spa? Better yet, what mom doesn’t need a spa that comes directly to their own home?
Birdie’s Travel Spa is a dream for moms and all caregivers — for those...
Helping your child navigate mental illness is tough, and it's even harder because it's not openly discussed. Not being able to discuss something as important as you or a loved one's mental health is extremely sad. We cannot be...
Calling all beauty product lovers! It's time for Beauty Brands $14.99 Annual Liter Sale!
I recently went to Beauty Brands on the Plaza to find my perfect shampoo and conditioner match (plus some much needed me time.) With more than...
Look for an Orthodontist with Credentials
When it comes to searching for pediatric orthodontic treatment, it is important to choose a professional with the correct education and credentials. Orthodontists are dentists who undergo an additional two to three years of...
As we plunge into summer weather, my recent view from the pool has made me very reflective. If you are reading this and you have met all of your summer fitness goals and fit beautifully into your two piece...
I've never been the kind to get super excited about walking on a treadmill to stay fit. However, if I were to be enticed by the bluetooth and WiFi capabilities of the Matrix treadmills at the Olathe YMCA, you'd...
As moms, we always want the best for our kids, and when it comes to choosing sun protection it’s no different. So how do we respond when news emerges that a product we slather on to protect goes more than...
From conception to postpartum, pregnancy to menopause, women's healthcare needs are varied. Our readers often ask for recommendations for mom-approved providers that will help them keep their health a priority. Together with HCA Midwest Health, we hope this guide...
Dental care can be frightening and intimidating to a small child, and that first impression can often last a lifetime. That’s why we do everything we can to make those first impressions as positive as possible.
Ideally, early childhood...
Life indirectly sets us up to be friends with like-minded and age-similar people. People we grow up with, people from our classrooms, people sharing in extracurriculars -- our peers. In all these cases, those individuals are usually the same...
At any one given moment in time, a woman's brain is like an open internet browser with 25 tabs open at once. If you're a man, and you're reading this...don't laugh, it's a very real and true thing.
I have...
I’m not sure if it was the Easter sermon at our church or that I’ve been reading and listening to different sources that talk about it, but the search for contentment has been on my heart and mind lately....
As moms, we’re ready for any hunger situation, with diaper bags and oversized totes crammed with squeeze apple sauces, gold fish crackers and sippy cups. But moms, when was the last time you packed a snack for yourself to enjoy...
CW: menstruation, reproductive health, surgery
A month after my 32nd birthday I made one of the most important decisions of my life. And it’s a decision that may make many readers uncomfortable, which is exactly why I’m writing about it.
Four...
Your Guide To KC
Where to Trapshoot in Kansas City with Teens, Tweens
The rise of tweens and teens seeking sports outside the traditional football, soccer, basketball, volleyball route has been on a steady incline for the...
