Christmas
Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2008
Hope everyone out there is enjoying their holiday celebrations today. Whether you're lighting another candle on the Menorah, celebrating the birth of one special baby boy and the deliveries of Santa Claus, or just hanging out with friends and family and enjoying a day off work. Remember that small children tend to get overwhelmed when confronted with so much overstimulation. They may not have Read more...
Kansas City all lit up.
December 23, 2008
Earlier in the month I posted about neighborhood Christmas light displays that you can see while driving around with your kids in the car . What I haven't mentioned are some of the bigger things here in Kansas City, but which may require a little parking and walking for the full effect, because you can't really stop traffic to stare! The Mayor's Christmas Tree Downtown KC City of Lights The Read more...
Now even more reasons to go out in the cold.
December 18, 2008
A number of local holiday venues and programs around Kansas City are offering discounted prices and coupons, just in time to save you as you try and figure out just what on earth you're gonna do with the kids while they're out of school for winter break. Some great ideas below: The College Basketball Experience is offering $2 off the price of regular admission . If you haven't Read more...
Holiday magic for the littlest ones.
December 17, 2008
About every ten minutes it seems I hear about something else cool and fun to do with kids here in KC as we head into winter break. But so many are geared toward older kids who can sit still for longer periods of time. Here's a few new things going on this week and weekend for the littlest ones, courtesy of our friends at visitkc.com . "Littlest Angel" Read more...
Caroling Carolers Carol for Christmas.
December 16, 2008
It's a tad chilly today for caroling here in Kansas City, but hopefully by next week as we wind down toward Christmas Day there will be some opportunities to dress up in our coats and hats and gloves and be comfortable enough to ring our neighbor's doorbells and sing them classic holiday songs. Kids love to sing, especially songs that are familiar and associated with specific rituals - whether Read more...
"Mommy, when do I get to go sit on Santa's lap and read him my list?"
December 12, 2008
My six year old has been ready to go see Santa since before Thanksgiving. He asks me this questions about, oh, twice a day. We barely got our tree up last weekend, so maybe this weekend we can finally get to go see Santa. This being the child who wanted nothing to do with Santa when he was younger, THAT makes me laugh on the inside to consider every time. The first time we were able to get him Read more...
Favorite Christmas stories.
December 11, 2008
Over the years, we've received numerous books about Christmas and the holidays as gifts. Everything from Disney characters like Bear in the Big Blue House to really smart, sophisticated stories that become heirloom books. One of my favorites is Auntie Claus and The Key to Christmas. Auntie Claus is a story about Santa Claus' older sister, who lives in a Penthouse of a fancy hotel in New York Read more...
Christmas light shows to wow the kids (from the warmth of your car)
December 10, 2008
Every year as a child my parents would stuff my brother and I into our jammies and put us in the car for a late night of driving around neighborhoods looking at Chrismas lights on houses. It's become a much more sophisticated deal these days, with the availability of landscape companies who, for a small portion of your paycheck, will come to your house and string lights all across your rooftops, Read more...
Events and Activities around KC - December
December 09, 2008
Winter can be tough in KC as the weather gets chilly, the kids get cooped up inside and you're all dying for something interesting to do. But, there's always a ton of fun things to do here in Kansas City as we head closer to the winter holidays. * Great Wolf Lodge is hosting Snowland! "What do you get when you combine a glittering, winter wonderland with a wet and wild waterpark? Snowland Read more...
Meet the Grinch!
December 08, 2008
What Christmas Holiday season would be complete with Dr. Suess's The Grinch who Stole Christmas? Both the original animated movie and the full length feature film starring Jim Carrey are great fun and easy viewing for the whole family. But! Even better - come meet the Grinch in person - for free with a few cans of food for donation to Harvesters. "The Grinch will make a special appearance at Read more...
Holiday giving.
December 05, 2008
I don't know about your kids, but mine positively hate being dragged along on shopping excursions, even when it might be about shopping for them, and even sometimes with bribes. ( I am all about the bribes. I carry suckers and never-before-seen small toys in my purse for such occasions.) The only time I can get my kids to go shopping with me without any complaining at all is Read more...
Arts and Events around KC - November 20-23rd
November 19, 2008
As we head closer to Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, Kansas City literally lights up with wonderful winter things to see and do with your family. Here's a few favorites kicking off just this weekend. The Legends 4th annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony , Saturday Nov. 22nd Suessical the Musical at the Coterie Theatre , Crown Center Holiday Village miniature train display , Crown Read more...
Christmas in August
August 11, 2008
IT HAS BEEN SO HOT HOT HOT. I love summer. It's my favorite season. But only until it hits 87% humidity and over 92 degrees. Under 92, everything's fine. Over 92, goodnight, Irene. So it's after a crazy-hot week like last week that I start thinking about ... snow. Or really anything cold. That I would like to stick my stinky feet in. Yes, thank you. What better way to get your mind off the heat Read more...
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