Category: KIDS
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Your Guide to Kids Summer Camps in Kansas City
While we’re still far from swimsuit season, we are nearing the time to register kids for summer camps. As a work from home mom, I spent last year taking Ellie to a variety of programs across Kansas City. She had a blast, and after some trial and error, I think I’ve figured out what will…
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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…
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Crayola Color Bath Dropz
Ellie was invited to her first “school friend” birthday party a few weeks ago. It was at a paint your own ceramics shop, and in the adorable favors, they gave each kid a few art related items. One of which was a small box of Crayola Bath Dropz. I had never seen them before, but apparently,…
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Detangler: The Wet Brush
So, Ellie has been lucky enough to inherit my super-tangly hair. (It’s a thing. Trust me.) Brushing her hair elicits a series of shrieks and groans with which I completely sympathize. I’ve been grimacing every time I brush my hair for years, and poor Keegan can hardly take it. As you can imagine, we both jumped…
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5 Children’s Books You’ll Both Love
I am always on the look out for children’s books that Ellie and I will both love. Here are a few recent favorites: King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub by Audrey Wood* The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak The Wide-Mouthed Frog by Keith Faulkner Lately Lily: The Adventures of a Travelling Girl by Micah…
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Lately
This summer, we’ve been exploring Kansas City like crazy. After months of Saturdays dedicated to dance practice, naps and errands, it’s been fun to revisit favorite adventures. One of the places Ellie most enjoys going is Sea Life Aquarium. It’s small in size, which makes it perfect for little kids with short attention spans. Also,…
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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…
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A Mermaid Pirate Birthday Party
A few weeks ago, we held a birthday party at our house for Ellie. If she could, she’d excitedly tell you it was a “Mermaid Pirate Birthday Party.” This was the first year we invited friends from her school. I wasn’t ready for it, but she was, so we took the leap. It was a lot…
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Lately
Here is Ellie “flying” baby bear as a kite. She’s never not running (or talking). A few weeks ago, we went to Deanna Rose with Ellie. She brought her “baby brother” Sweetie. I’ve thought this doll was a girl for years, but guess I was wrong. Ellie had her first formal recital a few weeks…
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Flying with Toddlers: Reusable Stickers
On our recent family trip to Florida, we were delayed at the airport for a few hours with Ellie. After the initial panic subsided, I headed over to one of the news stand stores and picked up distractions for all three of us. There, I found this gem for Ellie. As you can imagine, it was…