Travel

Local Experiences

Enjoy a different side of Kansas City by planning a staycation Article by Emma Ezzell | Photography by Provided Plan Your Kansas City Staycation See | One of my favorite museums in the city. It has the best view for the perfect photo op! Snack | Chow down at classic spots and hidden gems. My favorites are Chef J, Slaps BBQ, Buck Tui BBQ, Jack Stack Freight House, and Scott’s Kitchen & Catering! Sip | Enjoy delicious wine, cider, and slushies at KC Wine Co. in Olathe with live music...

June 2024

Travel

A Little Slice of Kansas Country Paradise

Book your next weekend getaway at Kansas' Country Winery Resort - Isinglass Estate Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Provided When the city feels claustrophobic and the mundane days start to weigh heavy, a change of pace is in order. Thankfully in Kansas City, you are never too far from a beautiful piece of Kansas country paradise. Straight south on 69 Highway in LaCygne, Kansas, is quite the unique venue that screams weekend getaway. Isinglass Estate boasts more than 600 acres in...

June 2024

Travel

A Slow SoCal

Plan a West Coast vacation in the off season Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Dana Wharf, Victoria Moore Last December, Cooper and I ventured to the West Coast for our last  “hoorah” before becoming parents. California has always been at the top of my bucket list, and after five days of cruising the Pacific Coast Highway and not encountering one traffic jam, Southern California is arguably more enjoyable in the off-season. We stayed in an Airbnb in Laguna Beach and spent lots of...

June 2024

Food + Beverage

Local Experiences

Gather the Gents for a Good Time in the City Article by Stephen Roberson | Photography by Provided Homegrown - Kansas City | Start the day off right with a made-from-scratch breakfast at their new Power and Light location. I recommend the coffeecake and Honey Bee latte.  Made in KC Cafe | Nothing better than shopping local. Buy a new KC-themed t-shirt or cocktail glass.  Puttery | Challenge your friends or take it easy on three courses, all with different themes. Pro tip: once you...

May 2024

Sports + Recreation

The Name is Sailor. Prairie Sailor.

Kansas native promotes Midwest adventure with opening of retail store Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Anthony Glassman Kansas. It would not typically be high on an adventure seeker’s bucket list, especially if they are looking for easy beach access or intense mountain hikes. But if you ask outdoorsman Anthony Glassman, adventure is still out there, even in the Midwest.  “We really have to go out and seek adventure due to what we are limited to topography-wise, but making the most...

May 2024

Auto + Marine

There’s a New Paddock in Town

Rev Up Your Adrenaline with World of Racing’s New State-of-the-Art Racing Simulators Article by Mindy Hargesheimer | Photography by Janie Jones For car racing enthusiasts, World of Racing opened its doors to Kansas City this spring as the first of its kind, local car simulator experience to immerse yourself in the thrill of the track! With over a dozen full-motion sims and courses to lean into, drivers can choose from the 30-minute Quick Race, 55-minute Full Race, or the 55-minute Nordschleife...

May 2024

Life + Culture

Spotlight on Local Women-Owned Businesses

Three business owners discuss their courage to become entrepreneurs Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Provided Emily Weins What led you to make the courageous decision to open your own business?  I was drawn to the power of one-on-one connections, the chance to witness a client's confidence soar after a transformation. It became more than hairstyling – it was about empowerment. Taking the leap to open Hive Beauty Collective after the global pandemic has been incredibly...

April 2024

Life + Culture

The Great KCookie Craze

Christina Jokerst’s life-altering cookies are first of their kind in Kansas City Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Itiel Cifuentes Soft but crispy. Dense and delicious. Meet the six-ounce New York style cookie, compliments of the newly established KCookies in Olathe, Kansas. These heavenly hunks are unlike any other cookie you can find in the Kansas City Metro area. Just ask owner Christina Jokerst, because she has tried.  “When it became clear I couldn’t find anything like that, I...

April 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Avoid The Ticking-Time Bomb in Retirement

Removing the taboo in tax talk with independent fiduciary Barbara Gulin Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Provided “A judgment-free zone for people coming in and talking about their finances.” This company motto is proudly displayed on one of the main walls in the BG Wealth Management office. An adjacent wall boasts dozens of client pictures– a purposeful arrangement reminiscent of what it would feel like to walk into a family home. Not only are these items on display, but they are...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

The Art of Collecting

Discover your "art personality" with Prairiebrooke Gallery owner Megan Hoban Article by Megan Hoban | Photography by Various artists As consumers, we are constantly being enticed to buy. Whether it’s the jewelry we can’t live without, concert tickets to a show we don’t want to miss, or that favorite pair of shoes that’s calling our name. We buy what we love, and art should be no different.  If you are new to acquiring original art, you may find it daunting, but it shouldn’t be. It is a...

March 2024