Kansas City Star: Living
- Ex-etiquette: Lines of communication going in the wrong direction
Tuesday - 06/26/2018 - 04:00 AMQ: Last month my husband and his ex called each other over 49 times and texted over 100 times. Here's the kicker, they have one daughter together who is 27.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Chris Erskine: I'm waiting for my re-booked flight. Cheers to these fellow travelers on life's journey
Tuesday - 06/26/2018 - 04:00 AMThe jet age really changed everything ... how quickly we get from here to there, obviously, but our sense of personal well-being as well. I can't take all the blame, … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - In the news: How to talk to kids about the news of family separations at the border
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMI never had to cross the border by risking my life in the desert or jumping over "La Bestia," the Mexican "Death Train" many Central Americans use to get to … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - App review: Jurassic World Alive, dinos roam your neighborhood in augmented reality adventure
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMParents need to know that Jurassic World Alive is a location-based augmented reality (AR) game available for iOS and Android devices. Players search for virtual dinosaurs in the real world … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Made for the parade
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMHit the town in star-spangled style! STAR SHORTS What you'll need – Acrylic craft paint – Paper plate – Star stamp – Denim or cotton shorts Spread paint into a … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Universal Studios: New 'Cinematic Celebration' to cap off park nights
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMUniversal Studios is revamping its approach to its nighttime spectaculars, a move that changes where visitors watch, slows down the pacing of its film clips and busts its Harry Potter-ness … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Jettison the jitters for 'flightseeing' thrills in central Florida
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AM"Who wants to be the co-pilot?" Evan Frostman asks. Minutes earlier, Frostman, a pilot for Jones Brothers Air and Seaplane Adventures in the central Florida city of Tavares, had expertly … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Design Recipes: 10 ways to incorporate white into your space
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMTypically ignored in decor, white is often not considered a color. But used purposefully, white can be one of the most powerful and useful colors in your decor toolbox. The … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Plumber: Mirror, mirror on the bathroom wall
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMQ: Dear Ed: I plan to do a bathroom upgrade, not a full remodel job. Presently, I don't have a medicine cabinet and just want to replace the old mirror … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Can an online quiz deliver the perfect bra? These Instagram-famous companies think so
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMOnce Instagram and Facebook determine you're a woman who might wear a bra from time to time, it's all over for your timeline. While men on social media are routinely … Click to Continue »
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- Living with Children: Our kids fight constantly about everything under the sun
Tuesday - 06/26/2018 - 04:00 AMQ: We have a boy, 6, and a girl, 9, who fight constantly about everything under the sun. My husband and I have a good marriage. We hardly ever have … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Ask Mr. Dad: Baby brought the blues
Tuesday - 06/26/2018 - 04:00 AMDear Mr. Dad: My beautiful son was born just a few weeks ago and I'm overjoyed. But my wife is a different story. She's very down in the dumps, barely … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Balancing Act: 'The worst model of parenting imaginable:' Phones keep us physically present, emotionally removed
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMErika Christakis has written a beautiful, troubling essay for The Atlantic that I hope every parent reads. "The Dangers of Distracted Parenting" sounds an alarm about the gradual decrease in … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Game review: 'Mario Tennis Aces.' fun, kid-friendly sports sim is a winner
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMParents need to know that Mario Tennis Aces is a tennis simulation game that sends Mario on an adventure around an island where he must complete tennis-themed challenges. There's no … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Give me a decaf mocca frapaccino – and hold the fish
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMA prudent first consideration when trying to understand Seattle is that it is not Athens, Rome or, for that matter, Stratford-upon-Avon. The seed of Western Civilization was planted in classical … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Ask Angie's List: Do I need a real estate agent?
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMBuying or selling a home can be a daunting task. But doing so without a real estate agent can be even more so. After all, the job of a real … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Style at Home: An Independence Day to remember
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMSometimes it's not us who achieve our life dreams, it's our descendants. In my case, it was my granddaughter Maeve, and the dream was to win the Fourth of July … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Babies are sure to go gaga for mid-century modern design with this book
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMA new board book wants to introduce children early on to such legends as Charles and Ray Eames, Florence Knoll, Frank Lloyd Wright and more. But "Baby's First Eames" by … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Balancing Act: A world without grace? Stepping into the shoes of separated immigrant families
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMI rode the bus with two 12-year-old girls recently – one was my daughter, one was not – and when I placed my fare card on the scanner, I discovered … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How seriously should parents take kids' opinions when searching for a home?
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMIn choosing a new home, Camille McClain's kids had a single demand: a backyard. That seemingly reasonable request turned the Chicago family's home hunt upside down, as there weren't many … Click to Continue »
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- Lori Borgman: Walking in the shadows of wild ideas
Tuesday - 06/26/2018 - 04:00 AMThe parking lot for tourists is nearly empty when we arrive. We are alone on the pathway cutting through the Virginia woods this morning. We descend stairs and more stairs … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Ana Veciana-Suarez: My happiest memories are one with the sea
Tuesday - 06/26/2018 - 04:00 AMEvery once in a while The Hubby and I get into this useless discussion about moving somewhere, anywhere – as long as there's no traffic, the weather is cooler and … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Beignets, gumbo & more: City Market cafe adding Westport location
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 11:29 AMFive years after opening in the City Market, locally owned Beignet is expanding. Chef-owner Bryan Merker is remodeling a space at 3959 Broadway and plans to open Beignet there in … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Movie review: 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,' intense, violent sequel will thrill, terrify teens
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMParents need to know that "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" is just as violent and terrifying as its predecessor, 2015's "Jurassic World." Although the action no longer takes place inside a … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Social Security: Three common ways your Social Security payment can grow after retirement
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMYou made the choice and now you are happily retired. You filed online for your Social Security benefits. They arrive each month in the correct amount exactly as expected. But, … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - In the Brainerd Lakes area, alone and loving it
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMI have just returned from a trip to the Brainerd Lakes area, where I kayaked solo on a lake, hiked along a path (just me and the ticks), and ate … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - A Bainbridge Island couple downsizes into the perfect home for their things, and their lives
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMWhen this house belonged to other people, it was a mystery. Then came a miracle. Now it belongs to Bob and Mary Carlson. And it is magical. Up until a … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - After her turbulent days on 'The View,' Raven-Symone has come 'Home' to Disney
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMRaven-Symone is focused, unsmiling as she stands behind the door of a high school gymnasium. She breaks her gaze only to mouth lines of dialogue or burst into song, rehearsing … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Treasures: Lily-Bet handbag was a Florida phenomenon
Monday - 06/25/2018 - 04:00 AMDear Helaine and Joe: My mother purchased this purse many years ago. A label is stitched on the interior pocket, which reads "Designed by Lily-Bet" and "sold at beach resorts, … Click to Continue »
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Ady is resilient, proud and has many goals for her future
Friday - 06/22/2018 - 08:26 PMTalented and intelligent, Adylef, 15, has many goals for her future. She has plans to go into the Air Force when she graduates from high school and later attend Kansas … Click to Continue »
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