Julia Willhite
I'm Julia and I live in Olathe with my husband of 16 years, my 10 and 6 year old daughters, and our rescue pug Mabel. I’m a social worker turned SAHM and love Dr. Pepper, thunderstorms, and talking to other adults. I hate coffee, diet culture, and washing dishes. I'll talk your ear off about the best local parks and which restaurants have wronged me by changing their long-standing menu items. I try to walk the line between knowing a lot of stuff and not being a know-it-all. Some days I'm better than others.
Best U.S. Beach Vacation Spots for Kansas City Families
Are you dreaming of a beach vacation but not sure what the best option is for your family? You're in luck because we've put together a guide to the best beach locations (in the...
Swimming Lessons in Kansas City
Learning to swim is a skill that most parents want their children to learn so that they can safely enjoy trips to the pool, lake, or beach. Whether you are looking for summer swimming...
Music Classes and Lessons for Kids in Kansas City
Check out these music classes in Kansas City to experience all the benefits of music education for your family. Classes range from baby and toddler exploration to learning string and band instruments to choral...
Best Johnson County Libraries for Indoor Play
This post is sponsored by the Johnson County Library.
The Johnson County Library system has so much more to offer than just books and in the cold winter months one of the best things they...
Kindergarten Round-Up Dates for Kansas City Area Schools
Kindergarten round-up and enrollment for the 2024-2025 is just around the corner in Kansas City area school districts. Because school districts have no idea who plans to enroll, you won't get a postcard in...
Kansas City Parks Guide
With hundreds of parks to choose from in the Kansas City metro, it can be hard to know where to start! Here's our guide to our favorite parks in Kansas City with details to...
Inclusive Playgrounds in Kansas City
The Kansas City metro has experienced an explosion of new inclusive parks in the last few years. Many of these are thanks to the efforts of local non-profit Variety KC as well as individual...
101 Things to Do in Kansas City Over Spring Break
Spring break in Kansas City is fast approaching and you are probably looking for ways to keep your kids occupied! Never fear, we've pulled together 101 ideas for your family from cat cafes to...
Fun Family Restaurants in Kansas City
This guide is sponsored by Mission Taco Joint.
While the days of taking your kids to Rainforest or T-Rex Cafe are over, there are still plenty of fun family spots to dine in Kansas City....
St. Patrick’s Day Parades in Kansas City
There are so many fun St. Patrick's Day parades in Kansas City to choose from. If your kids aren't on spring break on the 17th, you're in luck because there are several parades the...
20 Family Vacation Spots Within 5 Hours Of Kansas City
Kansas City may be landlocked, but when it comes to summer vacations and long weekends there is no lack of fun places for families ready to hit the road! We've rounded up 20 vacation...
Kansas City Indoor Activity Guide for Babies and Toddlers
If you have a baby or toddler and are looking for fun outings and enrichment opportunities, we've compiled a huge guide to help. From free activities to music classes and open gyms, there are...
101 Things to Do in Kansas City Over Winter Break
Winter break is long and there are lots of days to fill. If you're like us, you want to squeeze in a few more holiday activities before Christmas and keep the kids busy for...
25 Kansas City Memberships that Make Perfect Gifts
Many families have been making a move toward experience gifts for holidays and birthdays (or asking grandparents to consider these as gifts!) An annual membership to a local museum or attraction offers endless opportunities...
Experience Holiday Traditions in Pella and Oskaloosa, Iowa
This post is sponsored by Visit Pella and the Mahaska Chamber.
A short three and a half hour drive from Kansas City, you'll find two Iowa towns with magical holidays traditions and a rich Dutch history....
