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Jess Rodenburg

Jess Rodenburg
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I am a KC implant but couldn’t imagine ever leaving the Midwest. I grew up in Colorado, moved to the Caribbean in my 20’s, and landed here in KC. I have always had a case of wanderlust and travel as much as possible. Experiencing new cultures, meeting different types of people, and trying new food has been life changing for me and I want my kids to have that experience now instead of waiting until they are adults. Right now we are focused on US road-trips to see National Parks and all The World's Largest along the way. We are a homeschooling family! I like to over share on the internet about divorce, sobriety, therapy, and single mom life. If we are not on the road you’ll find me working on my social media management business, watching Grey’s Anatomy, or painting a mural.

Thrifting: Shopping With a Purpose

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One of my favorite ways to shop and treat myself or others is through thrifting. I have found gorgeous home decor pieces, brand new high end clothing, favorite toys, and nostalgic gifts. Like most...

Best Places for a Kansas City Photo

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It’s no secret that the Kansas City and surrounding areas offer some of the best historical architecture, impressive monuments and museums, stadiums, parks, and sites to see. From our skylines to our open fields,...

Life After Suicide

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Suicide is now mainstream. From teens, to veterans, to celebrities, rates of suicide deaths are rising in almost all groups of people. The recent suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain have further opened...

Cool Dad Gifts: Denali Sunglasses for the Active Dad

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Father’s Day is this weekend! How is June going by so quickly? We have been so busy with all the summer fun going on in and around Kansas City that I am still on...

Highly Effective Kindergartner

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Summer break. Finally. Kindergarten was hard. Not for reasons that I expected. We were prepared for navigating the frustrations that go with learning to read and write, we handled the transition to a school...

Embrace Valentine’s Day

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I’m one of those people. I decorate my mantle. I hand make the cards. I serve dinner on the nice plates. I buy gifts. I celebrate love. With all the pressure of Pinterest perfection...

How to Brain Dump and Mind Map

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I am in a unique position where I get to witness every parenting style on a daily basis. It's amazing to see families learn from each other, to take advantage of their knowledge and...

Your First Day of School

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You are my first. I am learning to be a mother because of you. You've taught me more about myself and about life than anyone ever has. We are about to begin an entirely...

Internet Friendships to Real Life Connections

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We all can agree that making new friends is hard and scary, but making them as a socially awkward, hot mess moms is even more of a set back. Sometimes it causes so much...

Lee’s Summit Parks

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If you are lucky enough to have visited any of the  fabulous parks in Lee’s Summit you'll understand why they are an award winning Parks and Rec Department. A dedicated group that provides such...

The Girl From On This Day

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Like many of my fellow millennials, you have probably been “lucky” enough to have your entire adulthood immortalized on the internet. AOL Chatrooms and MySpace anyone? If you had to have a college email...

Unexpectedly Expecting

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The blue balloons flew out of the box and all the emotions consumed me. The exciting afternoon of my son's (my second child) gender reveal gathering  was a happy day.  The happy emotions of knowing I'd...

A Mother’s Body

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Standing in my bathroom at the hospital, alone for the first time in probably months, I looked at myself in the mirror. I stood there for awhile. Just thinking. Looking. How did I get...

Putting Your Community First

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We are days away from one of the most heated elections in our lifetimes. I am sure I am not the only one that feels so over all of the ridiculous debating, drama, and nonsense...

Be Kind. Be the Change.

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Groggy morning routine begins. Diaper changed. Cartoons turned on. Brewing coffee. Toddler signing for milky. Stumbling over toys. Four year old comes into kitchen and asks, “Mommy why did that bad guy kill people?" I thought...
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