Style + Beauty

The Best for Your Beauty

Collective Salon commits to using products known for their transparency and sustainability Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Jzlatphoto One of the first things most people ponder at the start of a new year is their look. "Should I revamp my style? What about finally getting in shape? I should probably take better care of myself." Any of these could be a fine place to start, but there is one way to kick off 2025 where instant gratification can be delivered.  A new hairstyle.  Led...

Food + Beverage

Fennel and Parsley Salad

Article and Photography by Bev Weidner Ingredients: 1 fennel bulb, trimmed, cored, thinly sliced (mandolin works great!) 1 mini cucumber, thinly sliced 1/3 cup thin red onion 1 cup rinsed parsley leaves 1/4 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted 2 cloves garlic, grated 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt Pepper Sliced parmesan for garnish Instructions: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, grated garlic, lemon juice, a pinch of salt and a couple...

Style + Beauty

Time For A Glow Up!

Kansas City's Face Foundrié leads the way in personalized skin care Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Nicole Bissey and provided Your skin is the gateway to the rest of your body. It absorbs the world around you and can reflect the state of your internal health. If there is ever a time to start incorporating new routines into your life, it is at the start of a new year. Why not make regular facials a normal thing in 2025? Kansas City's Face Foundrié makes it easy to prioritize your...

Fitness

A New Way to Workout

Kansas City-based mobile fitness tool "Fit Truk" makes the gym accessible to all Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Rebecca Spears City Gym owner and former professional athlete Hailee Bland Walsh and personal trainer Josh Guffey know what it is like to start businesses from scratch. Together, they have over 40 years of fitness experience, have retained loyal, lifelong clients and have overcome the global pandemic of 2020 that threatened to take it all away. The temporary closures of...

Fitness

Train Like A Pro

The NFL meets the fitness world with the creation of M6 Football Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Kyle Rivas It is safe to say that Kansas City is obsessed with its Chiefs. GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium is consistently packed from top to bottom and is considered one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL. The city itself is covered in red, day and night and its people cannot get enough.  That’s why it made perfect sense for M6 Football’s CEO Mark Mastrov to open not one, but two...

Health + Wellness

Meet Kansas City's Elaina Paige

Local professional dancer discusses her career and running a business Article by Elaina Paige 1. How did you enter into the professional dancing space? Graduating from Columbia College Chicago set me up for success in my professional career. The training and connections I gained there opened doors to incredible opportunities, allowing me to dance on stage with some of the industry’s best and earn international touring credentials. This foundation taught me the importance of preparation...

Health + Wellness

Dance is for All

Kansas City Ballet School lowers access barriers by offering adaptive dance classes Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by KC Ballet Media Not every hopeful dancer will land a lead role in The Nutcracker or grace the stage in a Broadway show. While dancing professionally is the path for some, the goal of the Kansas City Ballet School is not for everyone to reach this pinnacle, but simply, to give everyone the opportunity to dance. “Dance is about storytelling and expression, and everyone...

Life + Culture

Christmas Through the Years

Mission Hills City Lifestyle partners celebrate the holidays in different life stages Article by Lisa Carson, Beth King, Emma Spencer | Photography by Provided The holidays are special to different people for different reasons. Whether you are single, newly married, raising kids or celebrating with adult children, this time of year is about creating lifelong memories. Take a peek into how three of our partners celebrate Christmas with their families.  Emma Spencer, owner and creator of...

Wellness

The Gift of Confidence

Dr. Spencer Eagan remains humble and pursues excellence after 13 years in plastic surgery Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Becca Spears As the holiday season approaches and the spirit of giving comes alive, people often associate tangible gifts with this time of year-presents wrapped under a tree, Secret Santa games or even a shared experience. However, gifts can come in many different forms. Dr. Spencer Eagan of Ascentist Plastic Surgery certainly knows how to produce extraordinary...

Food + Beverage

Christmas Tree Focaccia

Article and Photography by Bev Weidner Ingredients 3 cups bread flour 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1 1/4 tsp coarse salt 1 2/3rd cup warm water Pear, pearl onions, cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion Fresh rosemary sprigs Coarse salt Olive oil (a few Tbs.) Directions In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, yeast and salt. Whisk until combined, then add the warm water. Using a wooden spoon, stir the dough together until it’s shaggy and wet. Cover it with plastic wrap...