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Few things say summer more than Independence Day. And while the holiday is widely celebrated across the U.S., this year it looks a little different. With most big events and firework shows being cancelled, parents have to get creative to still make the day entertaining and memorable for the kids. Before the sun sets and the neighborhood lights up with at-home fireworks, check out these fun family activities you can do to celebrate the holiday! History Lesson The day isn't jus

Many look forward to Memorial Day weekend as a time to reflect, celebrate and usher in the Summer season. Kansas City is usually full of fun events to honor those who have served our country, but this year will look a little different. With social distancing measures still in effect for the 2020 holiday, many events have been cancelled or otherwise affected. But just because the big events have been cancelled, that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun celebrating with your family.

Although tasty Easter dinners and adventurous egg hunts are typically the main events on Easter Sunday every year, this year will need to be

Fall is by far my favorite time of year. The humid days of summer are on their way out and the crisp but beautiful fall weather is on its way in, which makes it one of the best times to get outside before the deep winter chill creeps in. The KC Metro area has tons to do on any given day, but during the fall season, it really pulls out all the stops. From apple picking to many different festivals, the options are endless. To make your fall weekend planning easy, I’ve compiled

This week is Independence Day, and there’s lots going on around Kansas City to celebrate. Check out the list below of things happening in the area on the 4th so you don’t miss out on the fun! Be sure to click the links to get all the event details. KC Riverfest: 3:30-11p afternoon of entertainment including three stages of live music, U.S. Navy Blue Angels flyover, an Aeroshell Aerobatic Team performance, kids activities, street performers, all the food, and of course, FIREW

Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial first weekend of summer! While many people think of a long weekend full of fun family barbecues &

When it comes to Kansas City weather, Mother Nature really brings it. While we may occasionally get treated with an occasional “warm” day, the winter months are usually dreary, frigid, and long. Fortunately, Kansas City has many entertaining indoor activities for families as well as adults for those days when you just need to get out of the house. Stay warm and check out the below lists for some fun local indoor attractions! Family Fun: Kaleidoscope at Crown Center SKYZONE Tr

Following up with my post earlier this week on how to survive family photo day, today I'm sharing with you all the hardest part about planning family photos (for me anyway) … coordinating outfits! There are several ways to approach family outfits and there are a lot of things to consider. Instead of listing out all the coordinating color schemes & clothing combination options (that would literally require writing a novel), I'm going to go over the 4 main the points that I thi

Fall is one of the best seasons in the Midwest. Gone are the humid days of summer, which makes it one of the best times to get outside before the long winter chill creeps in. Kansas City has tons to do on any given day, but during the fall season, it pulls out all the stops. From apple picking to fall festivals, the options are endless. I’ve compiled a list of all things fall around the metro area, fit for families or people who just want to get out and enjoy the glorious wea