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Emily Parnell - Children in the pews, butterflies in the stomach
On Easter morning, I was a little nervous. Our church does not offer kid programs on major holidays. This gives all the …
It’s great when your spouse helps plug you into creative outlets
Some unfortunates go lifetimes without yearning to create art in one form or another
As Mexican goes mainstream, you can still employ a lighter touch
Enchilada casserole offers a family-style meal.
Childhood injustices come to surface 30 years later
Look, up in the air: It’s my whole family!
Thanks to beans and rice, this soup has a complete protein
Southwestern Black Bean Soup is a bowl brimming with nutrition.
With all my son’s yarns, he could be an all-star knitter
Common parenting advice is to not take the bait: That’s great advice some of the time.
Moms raise the Bar on fitness in Leawood
The Bar Method Kansas City, located in Leawood, is attracting moms who wish for long, lean muscles.
Eating for life - Grilled Chicken Spiedini doesn’t have to be dripping with oil
Try this recipe using a bed of noodles lightly dressed in the pepperoncini sauce
Emily Parnell - Where would we be without a smattering of dumb luck?
If I had nothing but odds to bank on, I doubt I’d get far.
Theatre in the Park exerts its draw
Nearly 600 people tried out for roles with The Theatre in the Park during auditions held over two days last weekend at Blue Valley High School.
Emily Parnell - Learning to value even insomnia
Early morning moments offer treasures, if we will only embrace them.
Parisi Cafe offers a stylish spot to unwind, sip and savor
A new cafe in Leawood’s Park Place aims for perfection in coffee and cocktails
Emily Parnell - The arrival of the Tooth Fairy fills a household with wonder
Losing a first tooth is a big deal. How big of a deal? In our family, it’s gargantuan. Real news. Significant enough for mom to write about it for the newspaper. Worthy of phone calls, photos, Facebook posts.
Eating for Life
Frittatas offer a quiche’s taste without the fat
For a super meatless main dish that’s versatile enough to serve for breakfast or supper, try a frittata. Pronounced frih-TAH-tuh, it’s simply …
Emily Parnell - Just don’t pat yourself on the back with your mouth full
“Oh my goodness, I am an amazing cook,” I tell my family as we sit down around the big bowl of steaming savory goodness. “I nailed it. It’s perfect,” I add while my husband raises his eyebrows at …
Eating for Life
Eating for life - Mushrooms provide loads of antioxidants and flavor
No wonder fast food restaurants have added mushroom burgers to the menu.
Down-to-earth fare shines at up-and-coming Rye
The Garreltses’ new restaurant, Rye, gives the chef’s treatment to Midwestern food, just like their highly acclaimed Westport restaurant, Bluestem.
Emily Parnell - With so many paths before us, how do we arrive at faith?
“There’s a girl in my class, and she doesn’t believe in God or Jesus.”
At consignment shop, bargains bear repeating
Hall opened Pete ‘n’ Repeat on State Line Road in 1987 with a mere 300 square feet of floor space. Since then, …