Election Season Made Fun
As much as I love exercising my right to vote, the slew of negative campaign ads and mailers always makes me cringe. As a parent who wants to teach my…
Keeping the Kids off of Screens
If you read my most recent blog about keeping the kids off of screens, you know that I was pretty worried about how we would sustain our summer with no screens.…
Fun & Easy Halloween Crafts
Show of hands for those of you who aren't crafty! I used to think I was pretty good at crafting...until I had kids. I've made every mistake possible, choosing projects…
How to Have a Fun and Safe Halloween in Kansas City
Farmers Markets: Enjoy the Harvest
Fall is definitely here: cooler weather and shorter days. A reminder to get outside and make the most of our beautiful fall weather. One of my favorite ways to do…
Hayrides: Memories in the Making
One of my favorite childhood memories is my first hayride at the old Benjamin Ranch in South KC. So when our oldest was a toddler, I couldn't wait to take…
Fall Fun: Finding the Perfect Pumpkin
Make the Most of the Outdoors
It's like springtime in September! The weather is about as perfect as it gets in KC right now, and we are trying to make the most of it as a…
Back to School Shopping
In our house, we hold off on getting pants and long sleeved shirts until the weather actually gets cooler. The reason? Growth spurts. When my kids were really young, I…
Sustaining Our Summer of No Screens
I'll be honest, keeping the kids off of screens during the summer was a lot easier than I thought it would be. What's turned out to be tougher? Sustaining the…
Top 5 Family-Friendly Things to Do in KC
We recently had friends in town for a few days and wanted to make the most of their visit. So we spent a little time narrowing things down to our…
Make the Best of Back to School Time
The excitement of the first days of school are always followed by what I call the back-to-school letdown. Never fear, here are a few ideas to perk up the kids…
Getting into the Back to School Sleep Routine
Back to school time is just about here, and if you're anything like my family, the first few mornings are always rough. So here are a few tips to get…
KC Kids Fun Giveaways
One of our favorite things to do is give fantastic things away to our fabulous readers. So take a few minutes and give it a shot. Enjoy the chance to…
Get More Out of KC Kids Fun
Hey there KC Kids Fun Readers! You may have noticed some changes to our site. We have LOTS of exciting changes going on here. Here are some tips to help…
Introducing the New KC Kids Fun
We’re excited to bring you the new and enhanced KC Kids Fun! Here’s what you can expect: New Features We’re keeping the best of what we already have, and making…
Summer with No Screens, Part II
It's REALLY hot outside these days, so it's getting even tougher to keep the kiddos off the screens. We are still trying to stay focused on the good parts of…
Water Parks in KC 2018
With the forecast ahead, we couldn't pick a better time to list off KC's water parks - with a few other really fun swim spots sprinkled in - to help…
Kansas City-Area 4th of July Fireworks 2018
There's still tons of fireworks to look forward to, starting tonight! Thursday, June 28, 2018 Bonner Blast Fireworks Celebration – Downtown Bonner Springs, KS, at Kelly Murphy Park – the fun…
Outdoor Pools, Parks & Playgrounds in KC
It's definitely time to get outside and enjoy some sunshine in KC…especially with the 4th of July right around the corner! Here are listings of outdoor pools, parks and playgrounds…
Kansas City-Area 4th of July Fireworks 2018
Independence Day is coming soon, and so are many KC-area fireworks displays! Here's a look at the many 4th of July Fireworks displays to look forward to in and around the KC Metro…
A Summer with No Screens
If your kids are anything like mine, it's an understatement to say that it's tough to keep them off of screens. While we do our best to limit them, even…
Summertime Theater in KC 2018
One of our favorite (& inexpensive) things to do in KC each summer is watch a show or two under the stars. We even have some free options listed! Starlight…
Memorial Day in KC 2018
We’re hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend because there are many great, family-friendly, outdoor events coming up this long weekend: Friday, May 25, 2018 The Art of the Brick…
