April Editor's Letter

April has arrived bursting with events! It’s the first full month of spring, and if Mother Nature cooperates, we’ll enjoy so many fun celebrations! April brings Easter, Earth Day and Arbor Day, along with prom season and the opening of many seasonal attractions. On the health front, it is National Donate Life Month, on mission to raise awareness and encourage organ donation. My brother was born with many heart issues and, when he was 27, received a heart transplant. He was given the greatest gift one could ever receive from an anonymous donor family. We are forever grateful to that family who, in one of their darkest hours, made such a selfless gift. For more info on organ donation, check out this month’s Women’s Health article.

While I’m hopeful that we enjoy many warmer days in April, there’s a good chance we’ll also have some rainy days. And if we have a few rainy days in a row, kids can get stir crazy. For great ideas on how to keep kids busy on rainy days, head here. And when we have a stretch of nice days, click here for ideas on lots of local places to go camping. I don’t enjoy camping, but many people do—and I do believe it’s a great way to bond and get some much needed outdoor time. I just can’t get past not having indoor plumbing.

Finally, summer camp registration is in full swing! Before you know it, school will be out, and the kids will be home and looking for something to do. Take time to look through our guide with them to plan a summer of fun!

Happy spring and happy Easter, Kansas City!