Ginny Ellis
Ginny Ellis is a hometown girl who happily resides in East Wichita with her husband, two young sons, two rowdy dogs, and one spoiled tortoise. Together they enjoy taking part in all our city has to offer, especially if it involves being outdoors, supporting the arts, or is particularly delicious. She is a WAHM who serves as WMB's Events Director as well as holding volunteer positions in Junior League of Wichita, on her neighborhood elementary school's PTO Board, and for United Way of the Plains. Ginny is a podcast enthusiast, laundry folding procrastinator, and insatiable reader who loves the Shockers, theme parties, and her margaritas on the rocks.
My 3-Minute House Cleaning Trick {Plus 50% OFF Coupon Code}
Have you ever cleaned your house in under three minutes? Not the "unexpected guests drill" shoving things in closets, squirting toilet bowl cleaner in the john, and doing a quick spit shine on the...
Chickasaw Country: The Hidden Gem of Weekend Getaways
There's no word with the finality of "good bye" in the Chickasaw language. The closest approximation is "anowa chipisala' cho," meaning "until we meet again." After spending the weekend in Chickasaw Country, Oklahoma I...
Easy-Peasy DIY False Eyelashes
Full disclosure: I have exactly one beauty trick. This is it, but it's a good one. False strip lashes are the cheapest, quickest, most impactful way to punch up a glam look for a...
2nd Annual Mummies’ Night Out Event Recap
For the second year in a row, tickets sold out in a mere three minutes!
Swag bags were stuffed with impressive goodies from some of our favorite brands and businesses. The food was delicious and...
Why We’re Choosing Public Schools
When my husband and I bought our home five years ago, we were instantly charmed by the neighborhood school, just a block and a footbridge away. Its sprawling lawn, the sounds of frolicking children...
Next Level Wichita Moms’ Nights Out
I love my kids, I do. But, sometimes, mama needs to get out with her girlfriends. Drinks or pedis are always great, but you can take it up a notch a next level moms'...
The Great American Eclipse 2017 :: Every Mom’s Burning Questions Answered
Have you heard about the Great American Eclipse yet? It is set to be the biggest event of Summer 2017, and I'm here with frequently asked questions (and their answers) for busy parents.
Q: First...
A Letter to My Son: Seven Life Lessons I Hope You Learn from Dyslexia
Dear Son,
Even before a doctor officially determined you had dyslexia, I suspected it. I saw it between your furrowed brows when learning to write letters. I heard it in your speech when you articulated...
Wichita Mom Hacks :: Save Time, Money & Sanity
Every mom's toolbox needs a few tricks and tools to keep things running smoothly. Whether you are looking to save yourself time, money or sanity these are some "Mom Hacks" to add to your...
Kansas Family Day Trip :: Topeka
If you have a weekend (or even just a day) to get away, Topeka offers several great attractions sure to keep your family entertained. It's a short drive from Wichita and Kansas City, which...
What Your Toddler’s Party Really Needs Is More Booze
In this age of ultra-Pinterested parties there may still be one detail you're overlooking. When your kid is in the six and under crowd, parents typically stay for the entirety of the birthday. With those...
The Only Reason I Wish I Had Daughters
I've been blessed with two amazing sons and our family is complete. We have the boy toys, the mini wardrobe full of stripes and plaids and more stripes, and I've learned the physics of...
6 Must-Try Wichita Donut Shops
Wichita is certifiably donut crazy. We seem to have an insatiable appetite for the pastries. In addition to the number of traditional shops (Daylight Donuts, LaMar's, Dunkin Donuts, and Krispy Kreme), gourmet and specialty...
Talk Nerdy To Me: Podcasts the Whole Family Can Enjoy
Podcast popularity has really surged in the last year. With thousands of shows out there it can be intimidating getting started and finding shows that you really love. Today I'm sharing eight shows I...