Motherhood can be isolating at times. The first few months of my daughter's life were a blur for me. Sleepless nights, breastfeeding woes, challenges in my marriage as we grew into our new roles as mom and dad. Loneliness and...
It's no secret that it takes a village to raise a child. It's not only necessary for your survival as a mother, but it means having comrades that understand you. Fellow moms know the good, bad and ugly of...
Dear Consultants, Coaches, #girlbosses and "Business Owners":
Hi. You don't know me, exactly, but you know me in theory.
I am the person you prey on. I am a new mom, a few months postpartum. I'm exhausted. I don't have a...
Ladies, we need to talk.
I’m a pretty go-with-the-flow kind of person, especially when it comes to motherhood. I know there are many different ways to tackle the same thing, and am quite pro "do what works for you." There’s...
Last spring, I picked up a new hobby: coloring. And no, it didn't involve stealing my daughter's coloring books! I ordered several coloring books geared toward adults and some fancy art pencils on Amazon and started spending a little time each...
Our primary goal in creating this site was to connect Kansas City moms both online and offline in meaningful and lasting community. For the last year and a half, we – along with so many of you – have connected...
‘Tis the season … for baby showers!
Springtime always seems to bring lots of baby celebrations, and I find myself lately searching for great gifts for moms and babies.
Registries often list many of the standard items: burp cloths, sleepers, crib...
Now that I have my second child, I've noticed, not surprisingly, that a lot of things are very different this time. One thing I remember from my first postpartum experience was that I wanted to do everything myself. If people...
Hospitality.
This is such a great word. For one, the word just sounds pretty (it's especially fun to say in a British accent – go ahead and give it a try!), and it also carries some lovely connotations: freshly...
I see two parallel lines. Wait, or is it the lighting? Is one line a shadow? Husband confirmation - it’s two parallel lines. We’re pregnant!
Wow, I think, that didn’t take as long as I thought. My OB confirms pregnancy...
I’ve lived in Kansas City two different times ... but the first time, I never really called Kansas City home.
Part of the reason for this is because I lived in one area of the metro, worked in another, and...
That smell. The intoxicating mix of baby shampoo and little human newness has made more than one of us lean over and unapologetically take in a whiff of a baby’s head. That smell can also be the scent of...
Society's perception of women and mothers really makes me lose my mind. Let me pull out my soapbox for just a minute here ...
We are lead to believe in a competition ... a MOM-petition, if I may. I don't...
The other day I received a text from a fellow mom who had moved from the Midwest to a new city. She asked me, "How do I find moms here? How do I find things for moms and kids...
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...
