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 >>

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Inspired by SouleMama, I present to you: {this moment} A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link read more >>

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Inspired by SouleMama, I present to you: {this moment} A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link 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 >>

A forty-year history: Is it worth keeping around? Host of the NCAA basketball tournament regionals, the Final Four in 1988, the American Royal, and concerts galore, Kemper Arena has been a hotspot for Kansas City’s entertainment past. But the Sprint Center is on the scene and thriving, and things are about to shift for an 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 >>

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. It’s true. So I have a new ritual for you readers, inspired by a fellow blogger whose life is her art, and whose art is her life. Presenting… {this moment} {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment read more >>

For some of you, the smell of a brand new novel, the flip of a crisp page, or the placement of that favorite bookmark is what it’s all about. For others, the mere joy of completing a great story is what has you hooked. Personally, I enjoy hitting the bookstore on a Sunday afternoon with read more >>

7:30 wake-up call! Sunscreen? Check. Burgers and brats? Check. Margarita mix? Check. Chiefs apparel? Check. Appropriate music? Check. What a day! The game may have left us unsatisfied, but the fans were mighty loud and proud! I rolled up to the stadium Sunday morning in my Tailgating Truck to a giant sea of Chief’s red. read more >>