As I sit here comfortably in my air conditioned office; I flirt with the idea of hitting the outdoors. Now, I enjoy a good sweat in my Pilates class, but taking that outside is another story. Whew! This Saturday, July 30th is the annual WIN for KC Triathlon at Sailboat Cove Park on Smithville Lake, read more >>

BEEP BEEP! Ever dreamt of riding a combine, or honking the horn of a fire truck or perhaps just writing on your parent’s car? Yesterday would’ve been your day! Sunday at the Overland Park Convention Center, families celebrated the second annual Touch-a-truck event; where kids were entertained up to their eyeballs with trucks, tractors, Funky read more >>

Talk about making a big splash! Indian Hills won the title. For the past 24 years, Leawood South Country Club walked away #1 … but not this year. After three long days, I’m sure all the little swimmers (and parents) are in need of some R & R. Ten clubs from around Kansas City gather read more >>

Kansas City was packed with celebrities last weekend!  From the infamous “Mad Men’s” Jon Hamm, to “Talladega Night’s” David Koechner, to the voice in “Cars” Richard Kind; Harrah’s Casino was definitely a star struck event. I was lucky to have a seat at the Poker Table next to “The Hangover’s” Matt Walsh … and although read more >>

Another Young Variety event is coming across home plate! On August 28th, Variety Children’s Charity of Kansas City and Royals Charities are teaming up for a 5K Run/Walk. So, come run with me and 3,499 other people that day in support of the kiddos here in Kansas City. For more information check out the Royals read more >>

If you happened to miss the Just For Her Expo last week, don’t fret – we got it on tape! Check out the four sexy singles shake their booty on the runway!!! Thanks to all the women and men who participated in raising money for the American Heart Association – Go Red for Women!

Friday night, I will be alongside Dave-O from Mix 93.3 at the Just For Her Expo. Our goal — SELL THESE MEN! Four eligible bachelors will be auctioned off all in good fun! And proceeds will go entirely to the American Heart Association — GO RED FOR WOMEN. If the men weren’t enough, they each read more >>

Last weekend, Dana Buchanan and her husband made a quick romantic getaway to Weston, Missouri. Along with a one-night stay at the local B & B, they received some spending cash and a demo on us. Dana and her husband got to drive the brand new Chevrolet Cruze for the weekend. Let’s see how it read more >>

Last week, I met a pretty cool chick at Fort Osage High School. Taylor Lester has been interested in cars since before she could walk; helping her dad fix up an old blue chevy. She plans to carry on this interest at the University of Central Missouri. It’s always inspiring to see another female share read more >>

If you need something to check off your bucket list – sign up for the 5K promo with the Kansas City Royals. Last week, Variety and Young Variety members met at the K to shoot a little video. Along with our members – nearly 20 Variety kids and families joined us for a fun-filled day read more >>