Kristina Light

Kristina Light, Electronic Media Manager for KCParent.com, and Editor of the all new KC Going Paces Magazine, grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and is happily raising her family in her hometown. She and her husband, Ron, have four daughters. Kristina loves exploring Kansas City's treasured places and meeting the wonderful people who bring our city to life.

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• Review: "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" at the KC Rep

  published: 1/29/2012 1:42:32 PM

  This winter, the Kansas City Repertory Theatre brings Mark Twain's classic, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" to life (showing through Feb. 12 at the Spencer Theater on the UMKC Campus). Visit http://www.missourirepertorytheatre.org/shows/2011-2012/the-adventures-of-tom-sawyer/ for tickets.

   

  Note: This review does contain spoilers. If you are unfamiliar with the story some plot details are revealed. Parents, the final paragraph lists content warnings.

  
  

       On Thursday night, my husband and I attended the Kansas City Repertory Theatre's "...

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• Eating around the United States in KC...

  published: 1/23/2012 12:00:00 AM

  My daughter is studying the United States in school this year and one of her projects is to eat and/or make food from each state. So, I'm asking for some tips.... do you know of great KC restaurants that serve authentic regional foods?
  

   

  Some KC restaurants with authentic regional foods already on our list:

  • d'Bronx Pizza (authentic deli and pizzeria)  - New York
  • Next Door Pizza (Chicago Style) - Illinois
  • Dunkin' Donuts - Massachusetts...

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• A Pinterest a Day Keeps the Boredom Away...

  published: 1/16/2012 12:00:00 AM

  Have you caught the Pinterest bug yet? I wandered to the site one day and was immediately captivated.... for years I'd been filing away ideas I found in magazines and on websites in folders on my computer or real folders, but here was a site that visually filed all those great "I must try that someday" ideas in a way that was appealing and inspiring... especially in the gloomy months of winter.

  
  

  There is just ...

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• All About Me Photos...

  published: 1/2/2012 12:00:00 AM

  As we Ring in 2012, it's fun to look back on the past and document the present. I recently discovered an idea on pinterest, and decided that New Year's Day was the perfect time to begin! This was such a simple idea that doesn't take a lot of time. So, my New Year's Resolution? Document my children every year as the New Year begins.
  

   

  A mom took a photo of her child, and used ...

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• Slinkies, Crayons, and New Bikes

  published: 12/26/2011 12:00:00 AM

  Ahhh... Christmas is coming to a close (as I write this post) and I'm looking at the pile of gifts to put away, realizing something mothers have known for generations - you simply can't beat the classics!

   

  This year's gift highlights were a new bike, roller skates, new dolls, and the like..... the same toys my siblings and I loved over the years. And then there were the classics that were "improved".... the set ...

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• Clutter Free Gifts for KC Kids

  published: 12/11/2011 12:00:00 AM

  The Holidays are upon us and, if you're like me, you may find that space is limited and toys are not. If you're still looking for ideas, or in need of suggestions for relatives who shop for your kids, consider some of these faves:
  
  

  1. Memberships! Some of our top picks in KC include: ALL AGES: Worlds of Fun, Paradise Park, Kansas City Zoo, Science City YOUNG CHILDREN: Jumping Jax, Monkey Bizness...

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• Dinner & Lights

  published: 12/5/2011 12:00:00 AM

  We love to take the girls to see Christmas Lights, making many trips throughout December. And, our light-seeing trips have become full evenings of fun.... sharing a skyscraper at Winstead's when we visit the Plaza Lights, enjoying cookies & milk when we see the Ultimate Tree (one of the lesser known sites, but one we LOVE and strongly recommend: http://www.theultimatetree.com/), and Christmas in the Park has become "Pizza Night."

   

  In New Longview, on ...

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• Snowman Breakfast

  published: 11/28/2011 12:00:00 AM

  I love to make creative and fun meals for my family, but sometimes it's nice to have a quick go-to when we're craving creativity and fun, but time/energy/wellness aren't up for Martha Stewart's standards.... This weekend, we enjoyed a couple simple, but fun meals the kids loved!

   

  First, our Snowman Breakfast (serve with eggs, fruit, or other healthy accompaniments as the snowman is entirely "treat" breakfast):

  To Create: Stack three powdered donuts (as shown), ...

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• Mom's Sick Day

  published: 11/21/2011 12:00:00 AM

  This past week I've been battling a virus that just won't seem to go away (I know of others with the same affliction and it just seems to linger and linger). Waking in the night with coughing attacks in between waking to feed a newborn, I find that "rest" is difficult/impossible and certainly not helping my rate of recovery... and this got me thinking about sick days when I was a career woman without children ...

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• KC Weekend Top Picks: 11/10-11/12/2011

  published: 11/10/2011 12:00:00 AM

  KC Weekend Top Picks!
  

  

  • Bumper Bowling at Mission Bowl
  • My Favorite Pet Storytime at the KC Museum
  • Sugarplum Preview Party
  • FREE KC Symphony Concert
  • CYT Presents Robin Hood
  • Veterans Day Ceremony: Raymore
  • November Sale at U.S. Toy and BONUS: $5 off Coupon!
  • 11-11-11 Freedom Fest
  • Veterans Day at the Truman Library
  • Sugarplum Festival
  • Baby Clothing Sale at Children's Orchard
  • Paint Me a Story: Clifford's Thanksgiving
  • Veteran's Day Celebration: Shawnee
  • Mom & Son Prom
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• Toys they Actually Play With....

  published: 11/7/2011 12:00:00 AM

  It's that time of year again - making lists and checking them twice. Like most mothers, as I consider gifts for my children, I don't want to spend money on one-hit-wonders and flops. So, I'm asking for your help. I'm listing our favorite toys and why we love them. Some flops. And, I'd like to ask for your feedback on some toys we're considering. Then, feel free to ask about toys on your lists and ...

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• KC Weekend Top Picks: 11/3-11/6/2011

  published: 11/3/2011 12:00:00 AM

  KC Weekend Top Picks: 11/3-11/6/2011!
  

  

  • Bumper Bowling at Mission Bowl
  • Arrival of the Kansas City Mayor's Christmas Tree
  • Li'l Legends Kids Club
  • Hard Hat Happy Hour
  • Awesome Astronomy at the Zoo
  • CYT presents: Tom Sawyer
  • Bella Gaia
  • FREE SKATING: Crown Center Ice Terrace Opening Day
  • November Sale at U.S. Toy and BONUS: $5 off Coupon!
  • Christmas Craft Fair
  • Ponies and Pancakes at Faulkner's
  • Holiday Dress Up Event at Children's Orchard
  • Veteran's Day Parade: Belton
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• Equal, but not the Same

  published: 10/31/2011 12:00:00 AM

  "Mom, she got more than I did."

  "I want to be sure to get the kids the same number of gifts (or spend the same $ amount)."

  "I try to love my kids equally, but it's hard."

  These are a few of the comments I've heard or read recently that got me thinking about "treating our children equally." When I had two children (2 years apart) it was fairly simple to divide time, food, and ...

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• Baby Lucy is Here!

  published: 10/24/2011 12:00:00 AM

  I can't believe it's been seven days since Lucy was welcomed into our family! On October 18th, Lucy Abigail Light was born into a family where she is MUCH loved and adored.

   

  In the past seven days we've been praising God for...

  • My doctor! She was wonderful and responded quickly to make the best decisions for us as Lucy was rapidly arriving. I've always been grateful for my doctor, but ESPECIALLY so this time!...

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• 5 of My Favorite Apps for KC Moms

  published: 10/17/2011 12:00:00 AM

  Smartphones and Tablets - the tools of the modern mom! If you're like me, you've likely discovered that apps fall into one of the following categories:

  • Great tools you use all the time!
  • Apps that "sounded like a good idea" but they a) don't work well, b) there is something better, c) you forget to use them because they aren't "that great"
  • Fun Apps for you or the Kids
  • Junk

  After sorting my apps recently, ...

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