Oh how I love summer, especially experiencing summer fun through the eyes of my kids. Whether it’s being covered in dirt after playing outside all day, popsicles on the driveway, or a squirt gun fight, it brings me so much joy to watch them take advantage of this relaxed time of year. And while the […]
“Busy” – that’s how most moms I know describe their lives these days. I try to avoid using that word, because we are all busy. But balancing the kids, housework, work, activities, and just fun is tough. I try hard to not over-schedule my family to simply save my sanity, but sometimes life is just […]
My daughter is not getting quite the same experiences as a toddler that my son did, and it often stresses me out. As a mom of two, I like to keep things equal between my kids from – everything from buying new clothes to the time I spend with them. I’m quickly learning that keeping […]
There’s no better way to beat the Kansas heat than to take a dip in the swimming pool. Spending the day swimming is not only a ton of fun, it’s a sure fire way to make sure the kiddos are more than ready for a nap or bedtime! Most Wichita pools are open Memorial Day […]
Whether it’s a new brewery, bakery or food truck turned restaurant, there are so many awesome food and drink options in Wichita. And on the rare occasion that I get a day or night out, I have such a hard time choosing where to go! My list is long, and it’s hard to make progress […]
“Too many toys…”, that’s always my thought when birthdays and holidays roll around. The older my kids get, the more we incorporate experiences – but they still end up with more than they need, and very little keeps them entertained for long periods of time. That is, until my sweet friend came up with a […]
If you’ve lived in Wichita long enough, you’ve probably experienced the burning of the Flint Hills. Whether you’ve actually seen the flames or just smelled the smoke, this is an annual event to help ranchers prepare for a new season. The burning helps promote growth of grasses needed for summer grazing. While the Flint Hills […]
Sickness struck everyone in my house recently. My husband and I were both feeling pretty awful, but still functioning as parents have to do. We were both worn down, exhausted and in desperate need of a good night’s sleep. We both got ready for bed thinking the same thing, I’ll take some NyQuil and hopefully […]
When the clock strikes 5PM at my house on New Year’s Eve, we are in full party mode ringing in the new year. There’s cheering, toasting, kissing and grapes. Yep you read right, grapes are a big part of our NYE celebration. But I’ll get to that in a minute. We choose to celebrate the […]
Molluscum Contagiwhat? That’s what I was thinking when my doctor first said those words to me. I must have given him a weird look, because he quickly followed up with something I could understand: my son had a wart virus. Gross, I thought, how in the world did he get that? I learned that molluscum […]
Thank you to Wired Within for sponsoring this post and offering their insight for healthy marriages and families to Wichita parents! I want this toy. I want to buy that. I want a treat. I want, I want, I want is sometimes all I hear out of my son’s mouth. Even though he’s four, these […]
Breakfast is supposed to be the most important meal of the day, but getting everyone fed before we head out the door is a struggle! The kids want something sweet, but then they are starving an hour later. And now that school is in session, I want to make sure they have something to hold […]
The first time my mother-in-law said goodbye to my newborn son, my heart broke for her. I couldn’t understand what she was saying to him but it didn’t matter. I looked her in the eye and, as a brand new mom, instantly understood the heartache she felt. The next time she would get to kiss […]
I love the morning ritual of coffee. That smell of freshly brewed coffee and then pouring my first cup, usually while the house is still quiet, is one of my favorite parts of the day. No matter the time of year, I always start my day with a hot cup of coffee. But especially on […]
