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Taking a step back to move forward

June 12, 2013
My first car, a white Mitsubishi Montero Sport. I was 16 and had the world at my fingertips.

Owning a car is a special thing. I don’t know about you guys, but my cars have always been an extension of myself. I’ve had so many different memories created in my cars — belting along with the radio, cruising down the highway on road trips, or simply getting behind the wheel after a long read more >>


Day of LOVE

February 8, 2012

  He loves me. He loves me not. He loves me. One day out of 365! One day on which couples express their love for each other. One day for an excessive amount of greeting cards sold. One day when bouquet of roses are sent in bundles. One day we outwardly acknowledge our significant others. read more >>


A great day!

November 30, 2011

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’d like to share a story! Months of preparation finally paid off — literally. With help from KCTV5, Cumulus Radio, Heartland Habitat for Humanity, and all who contributed time and money for the Rebuild Reading campaign, we were able to present a check to Reading in hopes of helping rebuild read more >>


I’m turning two!

November 19, 2011
LaurenWantstoKnow.com turns 2!

Celebrating a 2nd birthday … Some suggest playing Ring Around the Rosie, singing Itsy Bitsy Spider or decorating place mats with stickers and markers. I think we’re beyond such things! Two years ago, I launched a campaign. An idea. A way to keep women connected and involved. It’s been a great ride, but now it’s read more >>


Hooray for the Holidays

November 17, 2011
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It’s time to deck the halls … literally! Join me, 17 local artists, Young Variety members, Kansas City’s Vocalocity, Shawnee Mission East Lancer Dancers, Shawnee Mission East drum-line, Miss Ella, and of course, Santa in the first annual Hooray for Holidays at Mission Farms. Come have a drink with Young Variety of Greater Kansas City read more >>


Who’s turning 100?

November 3, 2011
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Happy Birthday to you.  Happy Birthday to you.  Happy Birthday Dear Chevy.  Happy Birthday to you! (If you could only hear me sing. Impressive!) Who doesn’t love a birthday party, with birthday cake and birthday CARS? Starting today through Saturday, we are throwing a big birthday bash to celebrate Chevrolet’s centennial! Say that fast three times read more >>


Shoes Shoes Shoes

November 1, 2011
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Ladies, have I got your attention?! For all you shoe fanatics out there, here’s a chance for you to spread the love. Twelve years ago, Elite Feet started collecting and donating shoes to a single charitable organization in Shawnee, Kansas. Since then it has expanded to helping the homeless and under served families in our read more >>


Come AZ you aren’t

October 19, 2011
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Drinks, food, dancing, prizes, charity and costumes. Any takers? On Saturday, October 29 I will be at Starlight Theatre partaking in all things listed above! Many months ago, a group of us got together to host a kick-butt Costume Party benefiting Children’s Mercy South. Our goal was to raise money for the new Tom Watson ER read more >>


Rebuild Reading

October 13, 2011
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Imagine for one second, losing everything you own. Everything you’ve worked for disappears, everything you’ve cherished, destroyed. For over 250 people in Reading, Kansas, that’s exactly what happened when tornadoes tore through the tiny town early this summer. Now, imagine starting over. This Saturday, October 15 from 8 a.m.-11 a.m., McCarthy Auto Group and Heartland read more >>


How NOT to install a car seat

September 21, 2011

YAY for Baby Safety Month! (I wish I had a baby to keep safe.) So, for all you hot mamas out there on the road, here’s a quick “how NOT to” install a car seat. There are several commonly-made mistakes when buckling up our kiddos! Using an old or second-hand seat; Facing your child forward read more >>