Kristen Kneidel RN, BSN, is founder and manager of The Aesthetic Place. She describes this unique med spa nestled in Leawood, KS as a self-care destination that caters to all. Her slogan, “where care of the face and soul meet,” describes her vision for providing expertise in aesthetics as well as the importance of building… Continue reading The Aesthetic Place: Where care of the face and soul meet
The New York Jets came to Arrowhead without winning a game in the 2020 season. The Kansas City Chiefs made sure it stayed that way in a dominating victory over the hapless franchise that appears headed for another rebuild. Chiefs superstar QB Patrick Mahomes threw for 400 yards and five touchdowns as his counterpart, Sam… Continue reading Photos from the Chiefs trouncing of the Jets at Arrowhead
Prospero’s Bookstore on West 39th Street is three floors chock-full of fifty thousand used books stacked from the ground to the ceiling—there are books tucked into literally every crevice of this space, like between stairs and under tables. In the store’s twenty-three years of existence, co-owner Tom Wayne says that, eerily, some books have faster turnaround… Continue reading 5 charming local bookstores to support right now
When it comes to the holiday season, nothing brings families together like food—especially a good charcuterie board. “Cheese boards are such a great way to host because you do all the prep work in advance,” says Sarah Juenemann, owner of Grazing KC (grazingkc.org). “You don’t have to be working in the kitchen. You can enjoy the… Continue reading Cheese, please: How to make the best charcuterie board this season
Lawrence’s Lucky Dog offers more than just commercial-grade food for dogs and cats; it also sells hand-made bandanas, pet-specific CBD items and a range of accessories that fit any pet personality. The shop also has a full bakery, which co-owner Jennifer Thomas says was a happy accident. “I was kind of doing it out of… Continue reading 5 pet shops your pups will love just as much as you do
Dr. Kimberly Marrow starts her morning as most people do. She wakes up, brushes her teeth, gets dressed, makes her coffee and catches up on the news. “Alexa, play Audio-Reader,” she says. “Are you blind or print-disabled?” Alexa replies. “Yes.” Suddenly, Marrow’s home is flooded with the voices of volunteers reading everything from the Topeka… Continue reading Lawrence-based nonprofit Audio-Reader offers free news readings to the visually impaired
