Healthy Summer Snacks
Summer is my time to break out of my cooking rut and try something new. My kids love trying new recipes too-especially ‘kid-friendly’ options. I love making them fun, festive food that is healthy too! Here are four healthy (and easy!) summer treats your kids will love! Strawberry Fruit Leather This is a healthy alternative […]
Wichita Birthday Party Guide
Replacing Your Roof :: 9 Things to Do Before You Sign A Contract
Thank you to Farha Roofing for sponsoring this post and providing excellent home repairs to Wichita families!Homeowners can face obstacles when looking to replace or fix their roof. Farha Roofing can help you avoid those obstacles. After a damaging storm, a homeowner will need to quickly repair their roof and get back to normal. This […]
The World According to My Nine-Year-Old
I love the mind of a child. They look at things so earnestly and simply. I recently sat down with my 9-year-old daughter and asked her a string of random questions. No prompting or rehearsing. I wanted her candid responses. This was a fun activity that I’d encourage you to do with your kids! Record […]
Wichita Moms Recommend :: Party Venues
We have asked thousands of moms in our Neighborhood Groups, and here are their recommendations for the best places to host birthday parties, baby & bridal showers, and other special events in Wichita. Need more party-planning recommendations and info? Check out our Wichita Birthday Party Guide! Are you looking for other input from local moms? […]
Wichita Moms Recommend :: Cakes and Cookies
We have asked thousands of moms in our Neighborhood Groups, and here are their recommendations for the best places for cakes and cookies for your special occasions. Need more party-planning recommendations and info? Check out our Wichita Birthday Party Guide! Looking for other recommendations from moms in your area? Join one of our many neighborhood […]
Discussing Learning Differences with Your Kids
Ugh. A learning difference diagnosis brings up so many emotions for parents. We start thinking about how this will impact our children long-term and get into a cycle of fear and guessing. In addition, we worried about how to even discuss our children’s differences with them, or even when/if it was appropriate. I’ve been there […]
Lose the Training Wheels :: Teaching Kids How to Ride A Bike
Next to potty training and teaching our son how to tie his shoes, teaching him to ride a bike was the hardest thing for me as a mom to accomplish. I remember thinking that if I could teach our son this life skill, I could do anything! A few years later, our teenage exchange student […]
How To Give Yourself a Great Mani-Pedi at Home
Warm weather is here, the mittens and boots have been put away, and it’s time for your nails and toes to come out to play. Getting your nails summer-ready doesn’t have to cost a fortune, though; you can give yourself a salon-quality mani-pedi at home in four easy steps. Keep reading! Prep Nails A good […]
Don’t Mind Me, Just Drowning in Life Over Here
Any other moms feel as though they are drowning in life? Like…ALL THE TIME?! Heaps of laundry. Mountains, actually. Ones that never disappear. All I seem to do is laundry. My kids even play games of making trails through the piles. Totally normal. Oh, and meal prep. I swear, I just cleaned the kitchen from […]
Summer Learning Adventures for Kids at Sedgwick County Zoo
Thank you to Sedgwick County Zoo for sponsoring this post and offering amazing summer learning opportunities for Wichita families!With school out for the summer, many parents look for fun activities to keep their kids entertained. Well, look no further, Sedgwick County Zoo is offering Summer Learning Adventures for all ages! These programs include various themes, […]
5 Reasons Working While Pregnant is the Worst (But I Still Do It)
Being pregnant is pretty cool, but it’s not that great when you’re also working a 9-to-5. I’m currently 34 weeks along in my second pregnancy, and there are some things that suck when you’re pregnant. 1. You have to wear real clothes pants. Let’s be real, maternity clothes are the worst. But, maternity dress pants […]
Escaping Entitlement :: Teaching Kids to Be Grateful
Any time there is a chance that my children will get gifts I cringe because I know what might be coming. And that is…nothing. They seem to think that receiving gifts is not out of the ordinary. Especially from those closest to us. I am always so embarrassed and try to understand what I’m doing […]
Top 5 Margaritas in Wichita
Kansas is well-known for its vivid sunsets, and during the heat of the summer one of my favorite ways to quench my thirst after a long day is with an ice cold margarita. Whether you prefer salt or sugar, frozen, on the rocks, or straight up Wichita does not fall short on providing ample options […]