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Review: Peachwave Self Serve Frozen YogurtWith bright modern decor, sleek seating at shiny white tables, and humongous bowls begging to be filled to the brim with froyo and toppings ... Peachwave is a favorite summer treat families absolutely LOVE! |
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Strawberry Picking at Gieringer's OrchardTips for a wonderful day of berry picking at Gieringer's Orchard in Edgerton, Kansas! |
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Deanna Rose Children's FarmsteadThe Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead features many wonderful attractions to help children learn and appreciate animals, nature, and the outdoors. |
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Third Time's a CharmI was scrolling through my Facebook feed, when an article posted from today.com jumped out at me entitled, “Mom Survey Says: Three is The Most Stressful Number of Kids”. This is particularly relevant to our family situation since at any given time our own third child will be making his grand debut. |
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Patriotic PrintablesSo, who is having a party this Memorial Day?! In case you are we’ve whipped up some printables you can use for your patriotic picnic. |
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Paradise ParkParadise Park is one of our favorite family-friendly venues. With bumper cars, go-karts, mini golf, arcades, and a WONDERFUL Children's EduTainment Center for little ones - there truly is something for everyone! |
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Memorial Day Weekend Planner: 2013Kick off Summer 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. |
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Take Time to Take Care of YouThis week there’s been a lot of talk regarding breast cancer due to the news that Angelia Jolie recently had a mastectomy because she carries the BRCA1 gene which puts her at a higher risk for both breast and ovarian cancer. |
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The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile is Back!This year, Deli Eliot and Cookout Kelly are back in Kansas City, driving cross-country with the world famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobile vehicle! They just arrived in the Kansas City metro area and will be in the area spreading miles of smiles at local Price Chopper grocery stores May 17th – 19th, 2013. |
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Kemper Outdoor Education Center & the Native Hoofed Animal EnclosureOne recent adventure found us at the Kemper Outdoor Education Center. |
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Recharing the Ol' BatteriesWell, it’s a monumental day in my house. I’ve been on bedrest for three weeks due to a pre-term labor scare and I’m now on the homestretch- only one more week! |
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GraduationDo you know someone who is graduating this year? Maybe you, yourself, are a graduate. This time in May is considered a bitter-sweet moment to many. It is sweet because of the great rejoicing due to such an accomplishment but perhaps bitter because of the closing on this part of a graduate’s life. Whether you are a graduate or a friend of a graduate this can be a time of encouragement and learning. |
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Kauffman Memorial GardensBeautiful weather is a great excuse to get outside and enjoy nature. Take a trip to visit the Kauffman Memorial Garden. The 2-acre garden is part of the Kauffman Legacy Park in the heart of Kansas City. |
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Love BumpsI remember asking my mom to tell me about her “love bump” over and over again when I was a little girl. She would point to a tiny little dot on her right arm (a mole) and tell me about how she was so excited when she was pregnant with me that her body left a little mark to remind her how much she loved me, even after I was born. |
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Exploring Castle Ruins... in MissouriWith meandering hiking trails through the Ozark Mountains overlooking the Niangua River, the Lake of the Ozarks, a river cave, and the most famous landmark of the park - the imposing castle ruins.... a day at Ha Ha Tonka is an explorer's dream. |
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When Brothers Get to Be TeammatesWhen my youngest son asked if he could be on the boys’ volleyball team at his school this spring, my wife and I were hesitant. Although our oldest son plays on the volleyball team, we just weren’t sure it was a good idea for our youngest son. |
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Summer Fun for Teens in KCAre you searching for something fresh and exciting to do this coming summer? Look no further! Below are some family-friendly attractions to be found in Kansas City. |
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The Way I See ItFor the past week, I’ve found myself confound to bedrest, now 34 weeks pregnant and crossing my fingers this baby of mine- along with what nurses have dubbed my “grumpy uterus”- will just chill out until we make it past the pre-term mark. As you can imagine, this poses an interesting challenge when you have two very active pre-school age children in your care and a husband who works on the opposite end of the city. |
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Budget Trip to HollandOur adventures in Pella, Iowa, a Touch of Holland in the Midwest! Touring a windmill, watching wooden shoe demonstrations, eating Dutch letters, and enjoying tulips in the snow! |
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When the Weather Doesn't CooperateWho knew that the May 2nd field trip was going to be snowed out? |
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HappyBottoms for Happy Mother’s DayHappyBottoms, a Kansas City diaper bank, works provide diapers to low-income families through donations, both financial and in-kind, and by conducting diaper drives while raising awareness of the need for diapers for low-income families. |
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Mommy/Daughter Date at Paint, Glaze & FireHave you driven past a Paint Your Pottery Shop and thought, that sounds like fun but I'm not sure exactly how it works? No worries! You're not alone. In fact, the team is there to help you select pieces, colors, and brainstorm. They know how to get you started from the simplest project to something more detailed. |
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MNO at Got Art GalleryOnce in a while it's fun to get those creative juices flowing... do something out of the ordinary. Recently, a friend and I signed up for a painting class at Got Art Gallery in Lee's Summit. We were able to visit, paint, create, and leave with our very own one-of-a-kind works of art! |
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Why I Dislike TelevisionI really dislike my television! Really, I dislike it so much that I am actually considering getting rid of the family television. |
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All About MeMy sisters read US Magazine and when in STL I will take a peek. They have a column called “25 things you didn’t know about…” and it’s 25 facts about a movie or pop or television star. |
