My City Life with Chelsey Derks Modde

meet Chelsey Derks Modde

Hey, you! I'm Chelsey - a KC momma with a passion for celebrating local stories, sharing experiences, + simplifying whenever possible. A bit of background on me: I started my career in journalism before bouncing into the public relations arena. While I loved my time working with big brands at a global firm, launching a boutique PR agency and getting to work closely with small business owners has been such a wonderful journey. At home, my husband and I are navigating life with a personality-packed two year old + a newborn - so yes, #AllTheCoffee. Aside from a stint in Atlanta, KC has always been home + I'm excited to share with you the people, places, and stories that make this incredible city all it is.

recent entries

Shatto Milk Delivers Local Love

If you’re in the Kansas City metro, you already know Shatto Milk Company has you covered with your classic Christmas Eve treats for the season’s headliner, Santa. But did you know that good ol’ St. Nick isn’t the only one making home deliveries this year? The small family-owned dairy, sitting just north of the metro area, is no stranger to home delivery service, offering it year round as part of their Shatto Home Delivery program. This year, however, they’re...

Warm winter wishes at Oak Park Mall

Being home for the holidays has a whole new meaning this year, doesn’t it? Lucky for those of us staying around Kansas City this season, Oak Park Mall delivers, even in these trying times. The long-standing, one-stop shopping destination readily obliges with plenty of options for holiday happiness -- safely, of course. Boasting 180 stores, there is quite literally something for everyone on your list – especially for the younger set. The mall is...

Watermelon Summer Sips

Cheers to summertime. As we teeter on the edge of a new season while still attempting to squeeze out the best summer has to offer, it seems like a pretty perfect time to slip in some boozy drinks featuring the season's favorite fruit: watermelon. What is it about the fresh fruit + alcohol combo that invokes instant relaxed pace vacay vibes? I'm sure there's some real science behind it, but the yum factor is a solid enough answer for me. If you're trying to satiate a summer craving with a light...

St. Jude Run/Walk: More Than a Race

Some things are just harder than others -- The Christiansen family knows this firsthand. Their daughter, Avery, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2009.She was just 11 months old.“I was a young, first time Mom with little to no exposure with a cancer diagnosis,” shared Jenn Christiansen, Avery’s mom. “Our first question was "Okay, so what are we going to do to fix it?". We didn't cry, we didn't freak out. We just were shocked. But clearly assumed there was...