by Chelle Decker | photos by Sarah Long / Joyful Photography Schools are trying hard to create new healthier options for kids. But, many children and parents prefer to put nutrition into their own hands and take homemade lunches to school. It’s no secret that many preservative and fat-filled options are available for school lunches. … Continue Reading
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Shopping around for a preschool? Preschool directors and staff will be coming to the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library for the Parents as Teachers Preschool Fair Monday, Feb. 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Marvin Auditorium. USD 501’s Parents as Teachers group is sponsoring the fair, which will bring 25 preschools or childcare … Continue Reading
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Let me state the obvious: no one can ever be fully prepared for parenthood. Beyond a doubt, this was my experience. I mean, you get slammed, just absolutely sledgehammered in the head with responsibilities and frequent pangs of self-doubt. It’s perhaps an evolutionary blessing that new parents are sleep-deprived. The first days, weeks and months feel … Continue Reading
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Heather McKee, our tireless calendar editor and momma to three kids, began a journey that most of us have sought to complete at one time or another, but rarely finish: Getting the House Organized. In Heather’s quest, she began to unearth a plethora of ways to reduce the clutter by very green methods, simply reusing … Continue Reading
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We had so much fun creating the winter issue of XYZ, hot tea in hand, space heater a constant hum beside the desk, the impending doom of winter’s chill demanding that our readers will shore up with a cozy blanket and a copy of the magazine to enjoy reading about how much Topeka really rocks. … Continue Reading
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Are you ready for this? All your usual duties, lists and obligations are suddenly towering tall as the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center. The holidays can be an incredibly busy time for families. Shopping and school programs, parties and extended family can become as demanding as an additional child. But, you know what? There’s a reason … Continue Reading
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The Kansas Historical Society announced it is partnering with other local organizations to co-sponsor the second annual Kansas Ancestor Fair, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, October 8, at the Kansas Historical Society, 6425 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka. This free event is being held in celebration of Family History Month and will feature information, displays, … Continue Reading
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[ by Cale Herreman | photos contributed ] This Saturday, the winding trails of Shawnee North Community Park will be filled with the laughter and shouts of children having adventures in the fresh air. The annual O.K. Kids Day on the Trail invites kids to follow a path that will let them explore sports, such … Continue Reading
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[ by Leah Sewell | photos by Lydia Barnhart & Matt Porubsky ] It’s 8 a.m. on a Sunday morning, and I’ve just cleaned the sticky spots off the dining table before setting the laptop there and opening it up. Within moments, my dad’s kitchenette in Carol Stream, Illinois is on the screen, and then … Continue Reading
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An October birthday calls for an outdoor party, plenty of Fall activities and a Kansas tradition that can’t be missed this season: Gary’s Berries Fall Festival [ by Regina Budden | photos by Josh Rouse ] Parents know all about Chuck-E-Cheese birthdays. They smile and do their best to yell conversations over the roar of … Continue Reading
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Danielle, age 16
Meet Danielle! She enjoys playing basketball and horseback riding. She would like to be a veterinarian when she grows up. Danielle would do best in a home with structure and consistency. Her forever family will need to be willing to commit to caring for her long term. Danielle would like a forever family that is active and likes spending time outdoors. Danielle would do best in a home with clearly defined rules and consequences.
To learn more about adoption visit adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. Danielle’s case number is CH-5009.
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