You already know that living in Kansas City today is incredible and it's up to us to push Kansas City to greatness. So what will your role be? One beautiful option is to give freely of your time. Giving our time is even more precious than giving money (although that is important too!) as it is our most precious resource.
Kansas City boasts countless cool neighborhoods, with plenty to see, do, and eat in each. Let’s make our way south from the Historic Northeast to Waldo and take a peek at some highlights of the major neighborhoods
Every once in awhile a book enters your life at the right time and makes all the difference. In 2015, Marie Kondo called to me during a date night at Barnes and Noble and she's been my shoulder angel ever since.
Living in Kansas City today is incredible. Being a Kansas Citian means you are part of something. Something bigger, and exciting, and different. Something to be cherished because it's a once-in-a-lifetime type of thing. Being a Kansas Citian means having pride for your city.
It’s been awhile since I've written a blog post, but the truth is, you all inspired me to pick it up again.
Since I started in 2013, blogging has given me many opportunities - to connect with new people, to ignite conversations, and to get more involved with our city.
At this point you’re in serious denial if you aren’t practicing some form of content marketing (most of us spend over a quarter of our marketing budget on it). And while we’re all told how important it is, there are days we ask ourselves: is it really worth it?
What is it that gets companies like Apple, Google and IBM (ranked 1, 2 and 3 respectively) ranked as the most valuable brands in the world? And what does it take for a brand like Subway to jump in brand value over 5700% in one year?
Riding your bike through the Flint Hills under a full moon is more than just another bike ride, it’s almost a spiritual experience. Gazing out at the horizon, the brilliant moon emits just enough light so you can see the rolling hills meet the sky. The hushed peacefulness connects you with the people that have been there before, the vibrant life surrounding you and the journey that has brought you to this point
Why it took me so long to try Paleterias Tropicana I may never know. All I can say is don't make the same mistake I did. Go there. Make it your new ice cream shop. Thank me later.
Orzo salads are tasty, nutritious and versatile - making them a staple in our kitchen every summer. As long as you have orzo, fresh vegetables and the ingredients for a simple vinaigrette, you can make a yummy lunch in no time. You can even cook up your favorite protein (we like spicy shrimp) to serve on top. This variation is my favorite because of the Maple Balsamic Dressing - yummo!