Tag: kansas city

  • Overland Park Arboretum Enchanted Forest

    Overland Park Arboretum Enchanted Forest

    This weekend, we hunted for fairies, and while we didn’t see any, Ellie would let you know we saw their houses. If you’re in KC or nearby, be sure to check out the Enchanted Forest exhibit at the Overland Park Arboretum, which is now open through Labor Day. You and your little ones will not…

  • Where the Cool Kids Have Been – Kansas City

    Where the Cool Kids Have Been – Kansas City

    Like many 30-something mothers, it can take me a while to hit up the new hot spots in Kansas City. And while I’m far from the first to get there, I still love discovering great places to shop and eat. In this blog series, I’m sharing some of my favorite new-ish spots in KC. Bob…

  • Where the Cool Kids Have Been – Kansas City

    Where the Cool Kids Have Been – Kansas City

    Like many 30-something mothers, it can take me a while to hit up the new hot spots in Kansas City. And while I’m far from the first to get there, I still love discovering great places to shop and eat. In this new blog series, I’ll share some of my favorite new-ish spots in KC.…

  • Science City Union Station

    Science City Union Station

    For years, I had heard great things about Science City, but had sort of written it off as something we’d do with Ellie when she was older. Well, at the ripe old age of 4, we thought she might enjoy it. She instantly fell in love, and now, I’m kicking myself that we didn’t come…

  • Blueberry Picking at The Berry Patch

    Blueberry Picking at The Berry Patch

    Two years ago, we took Ellie blueberry picking. She absolutely loved it and so did we. As you can guess, I was excited to revisit this tradition with her now. If you’re in KC, you should definitely check The Berry Patch out soon. They still have blueberries, but be sure to verify that on their…

  • Explore: Johnson Farms

    Explore: Johnson Farms

    I asked Ellie earlier this week if she wanted to skip dance and head to the pumpkin patch. She said, “Yes,” and we were all really excited about her decision. I think it’s pretty easy to see why. Here are our photos from Johnson Farms last year. (Also, can we talk about how big she is?…

  • Local Spotlight: Convivial Production

    I first fell in love with Convivial Production about a year ago at one my favorite, local shops – Coveted Home. Since then, I’ve picked up the trivets and candle holders for our house and purchased the coffee mugs and a small hexagonal plate as gifts. Right now, I’ve got my eye on the fruit bowl.…

  • Local Spotlight: Happy Habitat

    Are you familiar with Happy Habitat? They are a local KC company that makes throws, pillows and iPad covers in the coolest patterns on the planet. Really. I did my research. Warm, knitted throws  and pillows have never looked this modern. Draped on a couch or folded at the end of a bed, they can…

  • Explore: Johnson Farms

    Johnson Farms When we walked into Johnson Farms, Ellie said, “This is exciting.” She was right.