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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By special request, we’re publishing this feature article from our Summer 2011 print issue on our website. Want to read all of our in-depth stories? You have to subscribe or get your hands on a copy. Thanks for reading! The Birth Choice | by Leah Sewell | photos by Megan Rogers / Birth as Art, … Continue Reading
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The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center opened today after a joyous ribbon-cutting and a few words from the community leaders who helped to make the feat of opening the science-themed, hands-on museum possible in Kansas’ capital city. Throngs of kids, families and local leaders turned up for the much-anticipated event and wasted no time in tackling … Continue Reading
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While working on a page that compiles a gargantuan list of things to do in Topeka for families (it should be published on this site sometime this week published here), I realized that I have a few places here in town that are big favorites with myself and my two relentlessly energetic kiddos that I’d … Continue Reading
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Tesa, age 12
Tesa would like to have a forever home with a huge yard and other children to play with. Tesa enjoys gardening with flowers, fruits and vegetables. Her hobbies include playing the guitar and piano; she likes making up her own songs. When Tesa grows up she would like to become a nurse. She will need encouragement & a family who will be patient and show her that she is valued.
To learn more about adoption visit adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. Tesa’s case number is CH-5510.
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