Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Music Together, an internationally-recognized music program for children from birth through age 7.
Picture this: a job where you get to sing, dance, and play every day. (Sounds a bit like being a mom, doesn't it?...
Kansas City has a plethora of family-friendly venues; two such "staycation"-worthy spots are Sea Life Aquarium and LEGOLAND, located at Crown Center in the heart of Kansas City. I was so excited to have the opportunity to take my kids...
Photo shoots can be stressful. When I was younger, I remember looking at our family photos and thinking, "why does mom look so angry?" Now, as a mom myself, I want to yell at my younger self: "because you kids...
As you know from my last post, I grew up on a farm in Iowa. When many of my grade-school friends were spending their summer days at the swimming pool, I was working in our family's garden (or as...
I don't know about you, but I love any excuse to get together with the fabulous women in my life. I also love any excuse to shop and feed my itch to always be decorating! So, First Fridays in...
I grew up on a farm in north central Iowa. We gardened, raised cows, participated in 4H, chopped firewood, rode bikes to the river to skip rocks, and spent most of our spring, summer, and fall days outside. Our...
Kids that grow up feeling connected to a secure and loving caregiver have the relationship tools to be in healthy romantic relationships, have successful interpersonal skills with friends and coworkers, and even have stronger immune systems to fight disease...
Disclosure: My son attends Field Trip Club, but I am in no way receiving monetary or other forms of payment for this post. It's just too amazing not to share!
Remember your grade school years? Some of us have to...
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...
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...
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...
As we enter the holiday season, many of us moms feel overwhelmed. From prepping recipes for Thanksgiving dinner, traveling to see relatives, decorating the house to create holiday magic for our kiddos, finding a place for that darn elf...
I have a five hundred square foot organic vegetable garden and recently took up canning and preserving. I made 100% of my own baby food.
I took a twelve week childbirth class taught by a certified doula. Together, my husband...
It's Horse Day! Known as Thursday by the general population, Horse Day is probably my girls' favorite day of the week. The girls started therapeutic horseback riding (THR) in June, 2012. They ride most of the year, totaling about...
A unique, beautifully decorated historic hotel. A relaxing, luxuriously equipped spa. Lovely walking trails, gardens, and green space. Breakfast in bed. Delicious meals and excellent wine. Outstanding service. All within an hour's drive from just about anywhere in the...
Your Guide To KC
Sensory Friendly Guide to Kansas City Activities and Venues
Many family friendly spots in Kansas City are opening up sensory friendly days, offering sensory kits or sensory rooms to provide more inclusivity to...
