Front Range Coffeehouse & Provisions
Front Range is mountain-themed, all-local coffeehouse as well as a cozy bar. With yummy foods and curated gifts and goods, it is a delightful and unique one-stop shop. I love its comfort and nostalgia, which remind me of favorite family trips to the Colorado mountains. We’ve also brought home novelties that have become part of our personal landscape. Go check it out in Fairway and Kansas City, Mo. https://www.frontrangecafe.com
The Laundry Book
This fabulous book provides a balance of practical tips and tricks from laundry experts (fourth-generation dry cleaners), the science behind laundry and a truly indispensable stain guide. Between The Laundry Book and elevating my “finishing” game with a garment steamer, I have a fresh approach to my laundry! Amazon.com
Crazy Creek chair
Crazy Creek chairs are absolutely the best! Their Original Chair revolutionized outdoor seating, and it’s the most thoughtful thing you can grab in preparation for summer camp and outdoor activities. We love ours! Easy to transport, comfy to sit on and with a lifetime warranty, they seriously allow you to sit anywhere on anything! CrazyCreek.com
Swanson vitamins and supplements
When it comes to “filling in the gaps” with vitamins and supplements, Swanson is a trusted source in our household. From prebiotics, to ashwagandha, to melatonin, to their Simply Hydrate Electrolye Hydration mix, Swanson offers 1,500+ pure, potent and reliable products to support wellness at great prices. SwansonVitamins.com
Dog Train
Get ahold of Sandra Boynton’s brilliant song books—Dog Train is one of several—and thank me later for introducing you to tunes like “I Need a Nap!” (a duet by Kate Winslet and “Weird Al” Yankovic) and “Evermore” (sung by Allison Krauss). “Tantrum” (performed by The Spin Doctors) will have you singing, “No, no, no, I don’t wanna, I don’t wanna,” in tune with your child’s emotions. These songs continue to make me laugh and cry! Check this book out from the library, hit up Amazon or find the tracks on Spotify.
Lauri Clapper is the print editor for KC Parent Magazine and loves finding new things to make life more interesting!