by Regina Budden | photo at top courtesy 4th & Inches on Facebook | photo by Colin MacMillan / Nathan Ham Photography A trio of lanky high school boys pick up their instruments in the corner of a garage. They take a moment to warm up their fingers in the chill before striking the first notes. As … 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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Ideas for how to keep kids active this winter They’ve placed the couch cushions into a mound at one end of the room and are running full speed to throw their bodies into it. They’ve played every Wii game 8,000 times and are developing facial tics. And placing that second batch of play-doh cupcakes into … Continue Reading
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Eric McHenry, author of “Mommy Daddy Evan Sage,” will read from his delightful collection of poems dealing with the overheard and gathered bits of child-wisdom and conversation of his children, Evan and Sage. The reading takes place at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library this Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1 – 2:30 p.m., and … Continue Reading
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Santa is coming to town, and this time he’s riding in style. This Sunday, Dec. 4, from 1 – 3 p.m., Santa will arrive in Topeka by Union Pacific Train at the Great Overland Station (701 N. Kansas Ave.). Along with the appearance of the big guy, the Overland Station and Union Pacific have a … Continue Reading
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by Janice Watkins Gabe has been telling everyone I am a criminal. To understand the context, let me rewind three months ago to the beginning of the school year. It was the first week of school and Gabe, Eden and I were in a frantic search for a gas station on the way home, with … Continue Reading
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The NOTO Community Arts Center, a collaboration of NOTO, the Mulvane Art Museum and Topeka Public Schools, is bringing art classes for all ages, with some awesome offerings for kids beginning this weekend. Art contributor to XYZ Bailey Marable is the very cool and friendly instructor for Saturday’s classes, and we promise, your kids will … Continue Reading
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by Bailey Marable | photos by Bailey Marable Bailey is teaching this art project this weekend in NOTO. Read about how to get your child signed up and about other classes in NOTO for kids here. O.K., to start with this project is completely stolen. But then, aren’t most art projects? This one is stolen … 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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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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