Article Kendra Mathewson | Photography Brian Turner You can do any job with the right tool.” This adage begs the question, “Where do I get the tools?” The answer can be found inside a humble Brookside building called Hammerspace. And it isn’t limited to hammers. Founder Dave Dalton saw a need for a location for …
Article Ann E. Butenas Photography Courtesy of Sporting Kansas City As the glorious spring weather envelopes the metro area, flowers are blooming, trees are budding and the soccer fields are bustling with a flurry of young players. Some are playing their hearts out simply for the fun of it; others perhaps with more ambitious goals …
No matter how old they are, parents have the power to influence their kids’ decisions. And you can start right now. “Kids do listen to their parents,” explains MJ Corcoran, a certified parent coach. “The problem is, as they get older, they’re listening for different things. What worked when they were 7 won’t work when …
Article Lisa Allen | Photography Brian Turner “Opera is really just a soap opera, and the story lines are often incredibly entertaining. Not every child will like sitting front row at a performance, but that doesn’t mean that we should shy away from giving them the opportunity to try it on for size.” To those …
Article Susan Fotovich McCabe | Photography Supplied by Laura Schmidt Mom always said “hold your head high.” Now there’s a reason to look down–all the way to your feet! That’s because a new line of inspirational socks by Prairie Village-based company notes to self, llc is sending positive vibes to both the person wearing the …
Article & Photography Lisa Gartland If you’ve been wondering where to find that perfect gift for a new baby, a new mom or a kid who is not so new, look no further. Recently, I met with Chrysi Mall and Amy Herman, busy moms and owners of the mommyshop located at 14870 Metcalf in Overland …
Article Katherine Bontrager | Photography Courtesy of Children International During a visit to Ecuador as a director for Children International several years ago, Stilwell resident Dean Oskvig recalls a chance meeting with a small girl who made a very big impression. “It was an 8-year-old girl on the side of a mountain near Quito,” the …
Photography Susan Motley Senior Pastor: Dave Robinson | Associate Pastor: Doug Karst Covenant Chapel | Evangelical Presbyterian Church 13300 Kenneth Road | 913.663.3095 | CovenantChapel.com Why does the community need the church? In a word, grace. We live lives dominated by the need to achieve, to feel better about ourselves, to earn the paper trail …
Isaac Vano, Eric Kaplan, Garrett Key, Sasha Kahn, Ethan Loftspring, Matt Loudon & Joe Pickert | Photography by Jim Thomas Seven Boy Scouts of Leawood’s Troop 10 have not only earned the rank of Eagle but recently contributed an impressive amount of volunteer time and manpower to the Kansas City area while working on their …
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