I’m Not Sorry, We Need to Take a Break So I Can Pump
In Kansas, a mother is excused from jury duty while she is breastfeeding her child, because by law, jury obligations are postponed while breastfeeding. The law acknowledges that breastfeeding is a full-time gig, even when a mother is away from her child. What if you’re not a juror, but the attorney in the courtroom? Or […]
Bloom :: An Event for New and Expecting Moms | Recap
Our second annual Bloom event was sponsored by a group of PHENOMENAL community partners. Wesley Medical Center and Botanica, The Wichita Gardens made this wonderful event possible. We adore you!
Character Clothes and Other Things I Refused Before Kids
“Hey mom, look at this!”, my son yelled as he jumped off the couch onto the floor. I looked up just in time to see a flash of a Spiderman t-shirt fly through the air and land with a thump. My son looked up at me, his eyes beaming, and said, “Wow I can jump just […]
Performing Arts in Wichita
When I found out my second child was a boy the first text I sent was to my best friend. I don’t remember our exact conversation but it basically boiled down to this: How did I wind up with 2 boys and how can I get one of them into dance or gymnastics?! I still […]
Don’t Rush, Little One
My 4 year-old recently told us that he can’t wait to be a teenager. My husband and I both quickly questioned him about this declaration – his response was that he just couldn’t wait to drive himself everywhere. At 4 years of age, he has already romanticized the notion of growing up. Why wouldn’t […]
Co-Sleeping and the Battle to Take Back My Bedroom
Ten years ago I swore I would never let my kids sleep in my bed. Nine and a half years ago I welcomed into my bed a crying, screaming, non-nursing ball of baby who refused to sleep in his crib. And so it began. We tried everything! That baby would just not sleep by himself. And […]
4th of July in Wichita :: Fireworks, Parades & More
Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays of the year. The barbecues, parades, elaborate fireworks – I just love it all. Are you ready for some red, white and blue? There are several celebrations and activities planned in and around Wichita. Browse through the list below and start marking your calendar for some holiday […]
“How Does She Do It?” Confessions of a Mompreneur
Somebody asked me the question today “How do you do it?” My first thought was “I don’t.” Then I hit the rewind button in my head and thought about it. From the outside, it probably looks like I’ve got this. Perhaps I’m making it look easy. It doesn’t matter if you’re a working mom, a stay-at-home […]
Hamilton, the Adoption Credit, and You
Thank you to Martin Pringle Law Firm for sponsoring this post and to Attorney Megan Monsour for sharing her expertise with our community of moms.I’ve recently become obsessed with Hamilton, the Broadway musical. I know, I know, I’m a little late to the party. Most of you have probably been singing along for two years […]
Employment Change is Scary :: How Friends Can Help
I recently lost my job, or more specifically, my partners and I closed our store. It was a hard decision to make and while I told everyone I was fine, there was no way to spin the ache in my heart that hit every night as the house got quiet. I felt lost. Many of […]
Cheap & Free Summer Movies in Wichita
Summer weather in Kansas can be as unpredictable as…well, as any time of the year in Kansas. This makes it vital that we have a fully loaded bag of tricks to keep our little people busy! For those days when it feels as hot as the surface of the sun and you cannot face the idea […]
How To Survive Summer With Boys
Make A Schedule I love the idea of long, leisurely unscheduled summer days with my two boys…until I’m actually in the trenches. While I’m a proponent of unstructured playtime for my toddler and preschooler, a schedule lets my kids know what is coming up next throughout the day and keeps me organized. I admit scheduling […]
Dear Husband on Father’s Day
Dear Husband, As you know, Father’s Day has a very special meaning to me. It was Father’s day, 2010 that I was able to surprise you with a father’s day card to tell you that I was pregnant. After our miscarriage, and our hopes of becoming parents were dashed, it brought me so […]
Happily Ever After (After Years of Hard Work)
I doubt there’s a woman alive who hasn’t dreamed of being Cinderella, because Cinderella had it all… the fairy godmother, the fancy dress, the perfect pair of shoes, THE PRINCE. It’s pure magic, and we all long for a love story that mirrors hers. We want to wave a magic wand and arrive at happily ever after completely unscathed. But the […]