my city life

with Stephanie Parenza

As the temperatures start to drop for us here in Kansas City, finding opportunities for safe indoor activities has become more of a priority for our family. When we were given the opportunity to have a night at home as a family with MTH Theater, we couldn't pass it up! Since MTH Theater is housed in Crown Center, we started our night with one of our family favorites, SPIN! Pizza. Not only are we big fans of the brick oven style of pizza but as a family with various taste preferences, we love...

Going with my family to Worlds of Fun last weekend brought up so many bittersweet memories for me. Growing up in Kansas City, Worlds of Fun was always one of our favorite family destinations. Even after we moved to Iowa, we would take an annual trip back just to go there! My favorite part about taking my kids there was bringing them in to my memories. The first ride Leo & I went on was the Timber Wolf. This was my dad and mine's favorite ride. I can still hear him laughing during all the...

It's about this time, mid-August; when the temperatures are at their peak, that we all start dreaming about cooler temps and a new wardrobe. Texture, deep colors, pattern. These are just a few of the details that get me excited about fall fashion. I have found some of the best fall fashion here in one of our very own local Kansas City area boutiques. Urban Sunflower, in Lenexa, has recently transferred their merchandise from their online boutique to a brick & mortar. (Don't worry, you can...

Most of us are now working from home and as someone who has been doing it for eight years now, I will tell you that your work space is everything. I work so much better and more efficiently in a space that brings me joy. It can be quite the endeavor to set up a new office space if you are starting from scratch so I would recommend starting with a desk, chair and a rug. After you have those bigger pieces take your time to add in shelves, artwork and other décor. Bringing in plants, real or faux...