Editor's Letter February 2014
Happy February! Although the shortest month, this year’s February is jam packed with action! It brings us not only Valentine’s Day but also the 2014 Winter Olympics, hosted by Sochi, Russia. I always find the Olympics to be a nice break from the winter doldrums, and they provide lots of fun for the entire family. To that end, we bring you lots of great ideas on celebrating all things Olympics in this issue. From great gold medals you can make with your kids to terrific ideas on hosting an Olympic party to making a Sochi-inspired meal, we are your one-stop shop for Olympic family fun all month long!
In honor of this year’s Olympics, we wanted to focus on local athletes. We asked for nominations for “gold medal teens” and had such a hard time choosing just five on which to focus. I am thrilled to introduce our five gold medalists. These local young people are athletes who not only excel in their chosen sports but also give back to the community in some way. Tisha Foley introduces us to these stellar students in her story Gold Medal Athletes.
Fear not! We haven’t forgotten about Valentine’s Day! For creative ways to show your kids you love them, check out Jen Duxbury’s article Spread the Love. Looking for a creative gift for your husband? Check out my article A Year of Dates. And our calendar, both in print and online, has tons of great Valentine activities for all of Kansas City.
Stay warm!