Sneak Peek: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City

Our Sneak Peek into LEGOLAND Discovery Center! Get the inside scoop on this brand new attraction.

Review: James and the Giant Peach

In James & the Giant Peach Coterie did what they do best... using the stage and all its assets, from fantastic costuming and props to a multi-talented and extraordinarily comedic cast, to vividly tell a beloved and classic tale in a way that simply made us love the original more.

Walmart Stores Bring NASCAR Driver Appearances, Fan Events and Unique Race Time Experiences to Kansas and Missouri

Christian Youth Theater: A Class for Life

Get the inside scoop on Christian Youth Theatre in Kansas City and how you can become involved!

Memorial Day Weekend Planner

Kick off Summer Fun with celebrations at Kansas City's best Family-Friendly venues! Rock 'n Roll with the country's best children's performers at Jiggle Jam. Salute our Nation's Heroes at Celebration at the Station. Dive in to summer fun at local lakes and swim beaches. And celebrate opening day at the best pools in town!

Summer Reading in Kansas City

Reading and listening to books and stories will open children’s minds to the magic and miracles of life as they journey to new worlds with, "Dream Big...Read!," the theme of the 2012 Library Summer Reading Programs across the Kansas City area.

Kansas City Farmer's Market Guide

Kansas City is home to over thirty farmers’ markets. They range from small markets selling exclusively organic produce to The City Market with over 140 local vendors. You can purchase fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, homemade soaps, baked goods and even live animals.

Discovering Dairy in KC

Kansas City kids can learn about dairy cows, farming, milk, cheese making, eggs and delicious dairy products at these local attractions.

Discovering Dairy in KC

Kansas City kids can learn about dairy cows, farming, milk, cheese making, eggs and delicious dairy products at these local attractions.

Super Moms!

Look Around. All over KC, you'll find super moms. Moms who work hard day in and day out taking care of their families. Look in the mirror and you'll see a super mom looking back at you.

Turn an Ordinary Walk Into an Adventure

With iPods, iPads, video games, television and YouTube videos, it can be easy to forget about the good old days of playing outside. Hikes with your family can be a great way to spend time together and to help your children learn that nature can be fun. A hike doesn’t have to be just an ordinary walk; it can be turned into an adventure. So put down the electronics and head outside!

Don’t Wait for a Disaster: Secure Your Vital Records in Four Steps

During severe weather season, the threat of natural disasters reminds us to have our “house in order.” Being emergency ready means more than practicing your exit strategy, it also means knowing where your important papers are located and having a plan to bring your family’s vital information with you. Consider this: How quickly could you prove you own your home and the value of its contents?

Thank Teachers from the Heart (not the Wallet)

Teachers. Few people have such an enduring impact on the lives of our children or sacrifice so much for their benefit. They deserve our heartfelt thanks, and so we offer some thoughtful ideas to help you put a smile on a teacher’s face.

Take a Walk and Reach Goals

One of the things I love the most is to take long walks with my girls and our (new!) dog, Bella. I have noticed that ending the day with a walk makes even a hard day so much better. Often times, I don’t give myself enough credit for those walks. To give myself full credit I’ve created a walking chart you can use too!

Lauren Goldman

DIY Shaved Ice courtesy of Kona Ice

Recently we discovered the latest in DIY Dining, perfect for summer fun right around the corner.... Kona Ice! The thing that makes Kona special is the Flavor Wave. Each truck offers a flavor wave where you'll find snow cone syrups, arranged like the colors of the rainbow at a DIY fountain where YOU create your own custom concoction. My girls had a blast making striped snow cones in their favorite flavors and consider it a great summer fun treat.

Kristina Light

Final Visit from the Tooth Fairy

My oldest son lost another tooth earlier this week, which in and of itself isn’t a big deal. I helped him pull it after dinner (all I had to do was give it a little nudge, I promise) and we put it in a zip lock bag so he wouldn’t lose it before he had the chance to put it under his pillow for the Tooth Fairy. As he was getting into bed, with the tooth safely tucked away, he asked my wife the fateful question: Is the Tooth Fairy real?

James Wilcox

What to Keep and What to Toss

Last year I decided I was going to have a garage sale. I had way too much stuff in my home and wanted to clear it out. I also thought it would be fun to take a vacation, so I decided the garage sale monies would be our vacation fund.

Margaret Sarver

Summer Fun…Finding a Balance

Are your kids counting down to summer like mine are? We can’t wait for the summer fun to begin! But as a parent I’ve been struggling with finding the right balance between keeping them stimulated and letting them have the kind of free-for-all fun that only summer allows.

Sara Keenan

Balancing Motherhood with Sick Kids

Taking care of sick kiddos is no easy task, especially when they are little, and when there is more than one of them.

Marisa Frymire

Kansas City Farmer's Market Guide

Kansas City is home to over thirty farmers’ markets. They range from small markets selling exclusively organic produce to The City Market with over 140 local vendors. You can purchase fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, homemade soaps, baked goods and even live animals.

Kristina Light