How (and Why) I Wash My Hair Once per Week
Let me just start off by clarifying that I shower daily (more on that later). For me at least, the benefits of prolonging time between washes include healthier scalp, more balanced hair, and color that doesn’t fade nearly as fast. The main reason I choose to wash so infrequently is because I am all about […]
You’re Invited! Everything You Need to Know About Mummies’ Night Out 2018
Learning to Say No When You’re a Yes Person
Yes, yes. A Thousand Times Yes. I’ve been a yes person pretty much my entire life. Just ask anyone who knows me or check any personality test I’ve ever taken. Event to chair? Committee to sit on? Mixer after work? I’m your girl. Until my mid-30s, I had no child and a husband who often […]
The Flint Hills – A Love Affair
When I was growing up, I would hear people talk about how boring and flat Kansas was. A “fly-over State” is what it was called, and still called by some. I developed the same opinion for the most part. I thought Kansas was pretty boring, too (although, is there any place that isn’t boring to […]
Minimalism When You Still Have Kids
I crave a simplified life. I follow bloggers, listen to podcasts, and read books in support of a minimalist lifestyle. As I understand it, minimalism creates mental space for our passions and physical space free of clutter. These practices free up our time away from drudgery and chores so we can focus on creativity, relationships, […]
Tips for Raising Kids in a Technology Driven World
Let’s face it, our children are more efficient with technology than we probably are, or they will be. They seem to learn how to use things without any direction or tutorials. I mean, my oldest figured out how to activate the camera on my phone and delete a photo from the camera roll before his […]
Wichita Oktoberfest Celebrations 2018
If you are a craft beer lover, Oktoberfest is definitely for you! Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer festival, taking place each year in Munich, Germany and bringing together millions of people around the world to celebrate! The event typically lasts around 16-18 days, starting in the middle of September and ending on the first […]
3 Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas
Would you believe that with all the back-to-school craziness on the horizon, one of my biggest anxiety-inducers is actually….breakfast! Not my child’s teacher, not selecting the proper school supplies, not even getting the perfect first-day photo, but literally what food I am putting into my kids’ mouths. During the summer months, I don’t […]
5 Tips for Choosing the Best Implant for Your Body
Thank you to Drs. Bruce Ferris, MD, Amy Sprole, MD, and Nataliya Biskup, MD for sponsoring this post and offering excellent medical care to Wichita moms and families. If you’re considering breast augmentation, you may have a general idea of the breast size you’d like to achieve. Yet, if you’re like many of our patients, […]
Wichita Non-Profit Highlight :: Raise My Head Foundation
Less than two weeks ago the Wichita community was reminded how close human trafficking really is to each of us. The arrest of 7 individuals, one as young as 19, for sex related crimes in our community is a stark reminder how closely connected we each are to one of the largest criminal industries in […]
7 Things Moms Can Say to Lift Each Other Up
Motherhood comes with great responsibility, but also immense power. This includes the power to build up other and challenge them to achieve their highest potential. We can also harness this power to lift other moms when they are down or help them get higher. Here are just seven genuinely kind things you can say to […]
Dear Amma and Papa: A Letter to My Children’s Grandparents
Dear Amma and Papa, There honestly are no words I can say to accurately express my love and gratitude for you. When I was looking for someone to spend the rest of my life with, I gave little thought to the immeasurable impact his family would have on our lives. Yes, I worried that his […]
I’m Raising My Kids, Too
I mean, I’m not letting someone else raise my kids, she said as she shared her reasoning of why she was going to stay home with her children instead of continuing her career. I smiled and nodded in support, knowing my friend would provide amazing days at home with her little ones. Inside, however, my heart […]
8 Ways To Prevent Eating Disorders and Negative Body Image in Kids
This post is written and sponsored by Jenny Helms, LMFT – providing therapy and counseling services for families in Wichita and the surrounding areas.Being the parent of a child with eating or body image struggles is incredibly difficult. I hear parents say things like, “Did I cause this?” and “We did everything right… I don’t […]