This year is different and difficult. Small businesses need our support more than ever. I am making an effort to shop more gifts from local stores this holiday season and have added a few local/small businesses to my wish list! Shopping local might feel as convenient as clicking ‘buy now’, but it’s incredibly important.
Read MoreI am making a conscience effort to support at least one local business each week. From purchasing a gift card or online order to placing a delivery from your favorite restaurant or donating to a chairty or GoFundMe, there are so many easy ways to support small businesses during a crisis.
There is no way I can recap ALL of the incredible offers that small businesses in Kansas City have created (many overnight as their only way to generate revenue), but I wanted to share a few that stood out to me.
Read MoreIt’s easy to get caught up in the game of curating the perfect holiday instead of focusing on creating memories. You can easily watch others share their perfect holiday traditions, decor, outfits and gifts on social media...and ask yourself if you are doing enough. Let’s not forget how easy it is to click ‘Buy Now’ for instant gratification to fit in.But the number of gifts under the tree or activities you check off your to-do list is not what will create magic.
Read MoreI am SO excited to be the new guest writer for Children’s Mercy Parent-Ish blog! This is a great resource of KC parents (and beyond) on all things parenting…“Sometimes you need answers to the little everyday things that parents encounter. And sometimes, you just need someone to encourage you through all of the craziness and challenges of parenthood. Welcome to Parent-ish.”
Read MoreIf you are hosting for the holidays, don’t stress! Take a deep breath and remember that it can actually be a fun thing. I’m excited to be hosting Thanksgiving for the first time and have been actually looking forward to it! There’s so many pro’s to hosting… it’s your house (and your rules). Plus, it makes nap time (and keeping schedules on track) for the kids much easier. Oh, and getting to sleep in your own bed - not on someone’s couch or futon! I will always prefer hosting over going somewhere when given the opportunity. But I do know hosting can be stressful. So, I thought I would share a few tips to get your house looking its best for your guests! And a few ideas to make it a simple + fun experience as you play hostess this holiday.
Read MoreFall is my favorite season and there are so many traditions I am excied to introduce Ford to! He was only a few months old last year at this time and now he can finally enjoy the activities we have loved doing. Keep reading for a few activities and events in Kansas City on our fall bucket list!
Read MoreAs you may know, we currently use WishWash Laundry concierge service. It’s been such a game changer for our family! I get SO many questions on how it works, how much it costs, etc. that I thought I would answer all of your questions and have enlisted the experts at WishWash to share all the tips.
Read MoreSharing our summer bucket list that we hope to tackle! From outdoor activities and time in the sun to going on our first family vacation, we can’t wait to make July the month of fun!
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