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Small Town Spotlight! We’re exploring just a few of Wichita’s neighboring small towns and suburbs. Join us as we explore them one at a time!
Wichita Fall Festivals
Fall is just around the corner and who doesn’t love a fantastic fall evening complete with funnel cakes and amusement rides? Here are this years’ dates for local festivals in and around the Wichita area! For more family fun this autumn, don’t forget to check out our Ultimate Guide to Fall & Halloween Events in Wichita! […]
Wichita Non-Profit Hightlight :: Ronald McDonald House Charities
Did you know that Wichita area hospitals care for hundreds of children each year for a wide variety of reasons: NICU, PICU, surgery, oncology, radiology, endocrinology, neurology, cardiology, pulmonology, urology, orthopedics, and child development. As if having to experience any of these services with your child isn’t enough stress already, can you imagine having to worry […]
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 would eat it up! I thought we had one of those kids who would never be picky with food. Weren’t we […]
Family Day Trip :: Salina
If you’re looking to get away from Wichita for a brief moment, maybe all you need is a quick & easy trip. Salina is just one hour north of Wichita on I-135, and is cram packed with activities to keep your family entertained all day long! Below is a list of the favorite attractions, restaurants, and events that […]
Six Wichita Area Playgrounds Worth Going Out of Your Way to Visit
Wichita is not short on green space or playgrounds, and I hope your family has a nearby park or neighborhood school with an awesome playground you visit regularly! Every once in a while you need to mix it up though, and for those times I’m here to suggest some extra special playgrounds that will increase […]
Hey Kids, We’re Going on an Adventure!
It’s a random weekday and we have no plans. “What are we doing today?” my son asks. We, my boy, are going on an adventure! As I buckle the kids in the backseat and start driving, I feel a sense of relief, happiness really, as we soon are only surrounded by blue sky and wide […]
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 means less time in the car and more time for fun! If you like history, art, science, or being outside, Topeka […]
Wichita Fall Festival Guide
Who doesn’t love autumn in Kansas? Friday night football games, Saturday evenings around backyard fire pits, and of course, annual small town fall festivals! Fall festivals are a great way to support small towns and a great excuse to partake in funnel cakes while getting a jump start on holiday gift collecting from unique arts […]
Small Town Spotlight :: Derby, Kansas
If you’ve lived in Wichita for any amount of time, you’re likely familiar with Derby, a quaint town just a few short miles south of Wichita. Derby has grown exponentially in the last 10 years adding avenues of entertainment, shopping and dining. But it still offers a small town feel. Parks and Recreation Overall, Derby offers 37 park […]
Small Town Spotlight :: Kechi, Kansas
Just a few miles northeast of Wichita is a tiny little town with tons of charm!! Kechi is home to a little over 2,000 people and a plethora of businesses. The years our family spent living there were such a delight, because we were within 10 minutes of “city life” like grocery stores and restaurants, but enjoyed the quaint […]
Small Town Spotlight: Hutchinson Day Trips
If you’re like 99.9% of Kansas residents, when you think of Hutchinson, you think of the Kansas State Fair. I have to let you in on a little secret: Hutch has SO much more to offer! Don’t get me wrong, I love fair time and will forever make a trip home each year to indulge in […]
Small Town Spotlight :: Newton, Kansas
Newton is an easy drive about 25 minutes north of Wichita on I-135, and it will make a wonderful day trip for families or just mommas. We have a little something for everyone. Local Eats: Newton is at least a little bit famous regionally for its German-inspired buffet restaurant called The Breadbasket. German buffets are […]
Small Town Spotlight :: Free Ways To Explore El Dorado With Your Kids
One of the wonderful yet frustrating aspects of dealing with small children is their unpredictability. Sometimes it’s fun wondering what cute and funny things will come out of their unpredictable little mouths. It’s not always fun when you spend 45 minutes driving to the waterpark that your child is guaranteed to love and your 3-year-old […]