Baseball Fun in KC
There's nothing like a day out at a baseball game, and we are so lucky to have 2 great alternatives in Kansas City between the Royals and T-bones. Each team…
Celebrate Earth Day
What's not to love about Earth Day? It's a great time to get outside, appreciate nature, do a craft or two, and maybe even make some long-term changes for a…
Easter Fun in Kansas City
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead
April is an exciting time for thousands of families in the metro area as Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead opens once again! The Farmstead is so many things: petting zoo (more…
Spring Activities for Family Fun
Every spring, my kids remind me of the simple wonders of being a child. So my inner child always comes out this time of year, and I focus on getting…
Springtime Fun in KC
Just like daffodils emerging from the ground, the KC Royals home opener game is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. After being outside with the family…
Staycation in Kansas City: Spring Break Ideas
If, like us, you're halfway through your Spring Break Staycation (or preparing for next week's break!) and trying to figure out new ways to keep the kiddos occupied, we've got…
Spend a Dollar, Save a Dollar with Consignment Sales
I just finished the book, Meet The Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living, and I've become even more thoughtful (and possibly obsessed) with saving money. The concept is simple in…
Kansas City Summer Camp Directory 2019
A combination of bad weather, many days off of school and an exceptionally busy winter have me way behind on summer camp planning. I finally started working on it today,…
Snow Day Fun
Another snow day. Even my kids are starting to get stir crazy, and they've been loving this cold weather and the many stay-at-home days that result from all this snow.…
5 Fun Ways to Share the Love
Valentine’s Fun in KC
Valentine's Day usually sneaks up on me. Class parties and school Daddy-Daughter dances to prepare for, combined with school conferences to schedule, date night to plan, and a million other…
Kansas City Summer Camp Directory 2019
Summer Camps are here at KC Kids Fun! Our 2019 Kansas City Summer Camp Listings are back and better than ever! Once again, KC Kids Fun is here to help…
Indoor Swimming
The kids are starting to get antsy and cooped up from the wintry weather, which is my clue that it's time to pack our pool bags and head out for…
Make the Most of MLK Jr. Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is one big teaching moment for the family. To make the most of it, I work with the kids to plan our community service project…
Where to Take a Cool Winter Hike in KC
In Kansas City, winter is anything but predictable. The temperatures could be below freezing one day and sixty degrees the next. On the days that it is warmer, why not…
Free Things to Do in KC 2019
With the holidays behind us, and a resolution to get out and enjoy all that KC has to offer with our kids, I am on the hunt for a few…
New Year’s Reflections with Your Family
I just watched Wonder again with my kids, and Mr. Browne's Precepts got us talking about 2018. Which got us started talking about the things we have to look forward to in…
New Year’s Eve 2018
New Year's Eve has been a special time for us to get together with our close circle of friends and their children. We haven't always made it to midnight, but…
Handling the Holidays with Your Kids: A Survival Guide
Make Memories this Holiday Season
Show of hands...whose kids LOVE getting gifts? And a second show of hands for those of you who love getting gifts yourselves! (Mine hand is in the air for both.)…
Christmas Tree Farms 2018
My husband grew up on a farm, and he has vivid memories of his family's search for a Christmas tree. His father would fire up the antique tractor (the same…
Plaza Lighting Ceremony 2018: A Festive Time for All Ages
Creating an Attitude of Gratitude
I love any reason to celebrate, and Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday of the year. I have a big, close-knit family and this is "the" holiday in our family…
