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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

“Stay off the grass!” Those four words became second nature to me last weekend at the “K,” where we rallied together for a 5K in support of Variety, the Children’s Charity. The only thing that compares to The Royals’ dedication to keeping an immaculate field is the commitment of the nearly 2,000 runners, walkers and read more >>

After the pour down and hour delay Saturday morning, the WIN for KC triathlon kicked into gear. With a total of 718 participants, all 718 crossed the finish line with an average of 1 hour and 31 minutes – ranging from 12 years of age to 71 years old. Check out the race results! On read more >>