http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com Changing the way people look at cars ... Thu, 17 May 2012 22:06:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/05/local-bands-take-kc/ http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/05/local-bands-take-kc/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 22:06:53 +0000 Lauren McCarthy http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/?p=2938 Something cool is happening in KC!!! Beginning Wednesday, May 20, a short documentary will shine some light on original local music through the stories of eight Kansas City area artists. We’ll go behind the scenes of a variety of KC venues for a glimpse of why and how these artists do what they do. 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I have moments where I look in the read more >>]]> http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/05/when-distraction-turns-deadly/feed/ 0 http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/05/babys-first-plane-ride/ http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/05/babys-first-plane-ride/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 02:07:12 +0000 Sarah http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/?p=2908 Our family just returned from a trip to California to attend a special graduation ceremony and to visit Henry’s cousin. This also meant our first plane ride with a baby. I carefully laid out my plan of attack, strategically packed our carry-on bags and mentally prepped for the 3+ hour flight. 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You have helped me learn to read more >>]]> http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/05/furry-and-fabulous-its-pet-appreciation-month/feed/ 0 http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/05/what-is-your-spring-fling/ http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/05/what-is-your-spring-fling/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 19:03:39 +0000 Lauren McCarthy http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/?p=2887 Spring. It’s one of the four temperate seasons, the transition time between winter and summer. Rebirth, renewal and regrowth. Everyone loves the beginning of a new romance: a fresh start, a new season. And there are many things you can do to jumpstart a new beginning! My personal suggestions are such: 1. Spend some time read more >>]]> http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/05/what-is-your-spring-fling/feed/ 0 http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/04/a-thousand-words-16/ http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/04/a-thousand-words-16/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:57:49 +0000 Lauren McCarthy http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/?p=2884 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 >>]]> http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/04/a-thousand-words-16/feed/ 0 http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/04/making-a-smaller-footprint/ http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/04/making-a-smaller-footprint/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:50:33 +0000 Sarah http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/?p=2867 Happy belated Earth Day! I’ve always been fairly planet friendly, but being a mom opened even more doors to increasing my awareness of the three Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle, and reducing my carbon footprint. Reduce We reduce our carbon footprint by carpooling to work and daycare whenever possible.  We bring reusable shopping bags (when I remember) to  the read more >>]]> http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/04/making-a-smaller-footprint/feed/ 0 http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/04/spring-with-the-kiddos/ http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/04/spring-with-the-kiddos/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:00:09 +0000 Sarah http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/?p=2860 As the weather gets warmer and Kansas City landscape gets more beautiful, I get the itch to be out and about. It’s an exciting spring for the metro’s parents with awesome annual events and some new, exciting options to entertain the kids. Here’s where you might find me this spring: Sea Life Aquarium It’s here! From what read more >>]]> http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/04/spring-with-the-kiddos/feed/ 0 http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/04/car-confession-giraffe-escaped-the-zoo/ http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/04/car-confession-giraffe-escaped-the-zoo/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:27:49 +0000 Lauren McCarthy http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/?p=2852 Honestly. I’m a good driver. And for those who’ve ridden with me, vouch for me! I may need it after this one. In the last 11 years of having a license, I’ve driven over 100 different cars. Different makes, models, ages, you name it. And of those vehicles, I’ve only received a total of three read more >>]]> http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/04/car-confession-giraffe-escaped-the-zoo/feed/ 0 http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/04/car-confession-the-exploding-can/ http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/04/car-confession-the-exploding-can/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:01:54 +0000 Sarah http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/?p=2836 Mythbusters once did an episode saying cans of cola could take temperatures of up to 150 degrees and not explode. Either it was the hottest day ever on record in Kansas or I just have special myth-busting talents. And this leads to my not-so-proud car confession … It was a blistering hot summer day. I was read more >>]]> http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/04/car-confession-the-exploding-can/feed/ 0