fbpx

Anne Gegen

Anne Gegen
25 POSTS 0 COMMENTS
Anne and her husband, Ryan, live in East Wichita with their two boys, born in 2014 and 2016, and their dog, Lola. She taught second grade for six years before deciding to stay home with her boys. Anne is involved with her church and an active member of Junior League of Wichita. A transplant from Kansas City, Anne enjoys exploring Wichita with her family, finding fun and different activities to keep her toddler engaged. She is continually on the lookout for new restaurants to try and is always up for a glass of wine with girlfriends!
kids hunting for Easter eggs in back yard

How to Plan Easter Egg Hunts for All Ages

Whether six months or sixteen years old, the search can be fun for all ages! Here are ideas for planning Easter Egg Hunts your whole family will love. Easter Egg Hunts for Babies  Even if your...

4 Fun Fall Crafts for Kids That Mom Will Love Too!

Crafting is my jam. At least it was. Add two kids, newly SAHM, trying to keep the house picked up, meals cooked, kids happy, and my sanity, crafting fell by the wayside. One of my favorite...

6 Perfect Picnic Spots in Wichita

Picnicking is one of my favorite activities with my kiddos. It’s a mini adventure where they get to explore and eat at the same time. Two of their favorite things! Plus, it keeps my...

Wichita Mom Picks :: Our Favorite Salads in Wichita

Salads are one of those versatile foods. They can be the start to a meal or be the meal itself. You can dress it up or down and make it your own. Salads can...

How a Timer Saves My Sanity

Schedules, schedules, schedules. Go, go, go. We’re just starting the season of life with school, sports practices, and play dates. Being on time to activities and using time efficiently is important in our everyday...

“It’ll Get Better” and Other Unhelpful Encouragement

Throughout a mother’s life, she receives a lot of encouragement. It’s given by friends, aunts, and especially our own mothers and mothers-in-law. And even though the majority of this encouragement is meant to helpful,...

Random Act of Kindness Day- Free Printable

February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day. While we should always be thoughtful and kind to others, it’s great to practice kindness and to “pass it on” to others today. As adults, we...

How to Make Easy Homemade Chicken Stock (from Scraps!)

One of my favorite things about the weather finally getting cooler is the comfort food that accompanies the season. Soups, stews, and chili are some of my favorite. And nothing is better is than...

Why I Got My Boys a Dollhouse

We added another toy into the playroom. It’s big, blue…and has accessories? When I told my husband I was getting our boys a dollhouse, I could tell he was a bit surprised. He wasn’t...

Road Trip Tips

Ah, the family road trip. Kids in the back, arguing over who gets to choose the movie, mom in the front seat, climbing over the console to retrieve a lost toy, and dad driving,...

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...

Finding a Balanced Summer

Ah, summer! The time to kick up your feet, sip a cool drink, and work on your tan. Oh wait, you’re a mom! That’s what your summer used to look like pre-kids. Now you’re...

Tips & Tricks for Picky Eaters

I was quite naïve when my husband and I started solids with our first child. He loved everything! Sweet potatoes, avocado, green beans. We could put almost anything in front of him and he...

Local Love! 5 Wichita Boutiques with Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Flowers and chocolates are always safe choices for a Valentine gift, but you might be wanting to venture outside of the heart-shaped box this year. Here are...