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Sheet Pan S’mores
If you love making s’mores but want to skip the mess of roasting marshmallows, keep things toddler safe and make a lot at once, try these Sheet Pan S’mores
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4th of July Popsicles
Celebrate the 4th of July with these festive red, white and blue popsicles!
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Erfurt Park
Erfurt Park is a German-inspired park with natural elements, a beautiful pond, and a great walking trail.
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Introducing….Dr. Kenya Laser
Dr. Kenya Laser is a mom and founder of Laser Chiropractic.
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Easy, Healthy Summer Recipes
Former Today show food stylist and mom Alli Hawes shares some ideas and fresh meal inspiration for the summer weekends ahead!
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Meet-a-Mom, Melody Tener
Read more about this local mom and founder of The Small Hinge!
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Park Playdates
Wanna meet mom friends? Every week we will meet at a different park or splash pad in the Shawnee Area.
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Shawnee Mission Park – Shelter #8
This is a great option inside SMP if you wanted to avoid the newer inclusive park.
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Adapting to the “New Normal”
As restrictions start to loosen as parents (either one or both) head back to work, a therapist shares her tips on changing marital and family dynamics, anxiety and more.
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ANTIOCH PARK
If you’ve never been to Antioch Park, you are missing something special.
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MEET-A-MOM Traci Ketter!!
HR Director, Traci Ketter, knows and appreciates what being a mom is all about and would love to make local moms part of her team at the Chick-fil-A in Lenexa!
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Meet-A-Mom Valerie Fenton
Read more about Valerie Fenton! Mama of two and owner of Creative Play KC!
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GREEN PRAIRIE PARK
Another great park review from Kate!
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Guest Mom Blogger- Lauren Cunningham
Local mom, Lauren Cunningham, has some great tips for organizing!
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Meet the Mom Duo Behind Miss O and Friends
We spoke to Juliette Brindak Blake and her mom Hermine Brindak, who founded Miss O and Friends together
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WATERFALL PARK
Thanks to Kate from JoCoParkMom for this park highlight!
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Why is Physical Therapy Important During Pregnancy and Postpartum Recovery?
Moms and expecting moms should not have to deal with pain that is considered “normal” during pregnancy or postpartum
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Meet Becca Lane!
Mama of 2, English teacher and reading advocate!
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AAPC Publishing – Exceptional Resources for Extraordinary Minds
AAPC Publishing’s mission is to be the first source for practical solutions for the autism spectrum and related disorders.
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Project Sunshine
Project Sunshine is an amazing organization that aims to bring joy and play to pediatric patients.