July Editor's Letter
This July marks my 20th year of being a mom. It feels so strange to think I will have a daughter who is 20. That’s practically an adult! She’s my adventure-loving independent thinker with a strong work ethic and a heart of gold. She’s a true and loyal friend. She’s creative and stylish and typically up for anything. I sometimes have to do a double take because when I look at her, I see a young child. And sometimes when I hear her talk, she sounds just like 5-year-old Tori. Life with her is an adventure, and I’m excited to see what the future has in store for her. Happy birthday, Tori!
Although I no longer throw birthday parties for her (oddly, she likes to spend her day with friends rather than family 😉), I’m excited that our July issue features our expanded Birthday Party Guide. Other big news is that this month at our website, KCParent.com, you will find an all-new and improved virtual party guide with more than 100 locations all over Kansas City to host your child’s next celebration. This city has so many cool places for parties it almost makes me wish I were still hosting kids’ birthdays—almost! Check it out today to find the perfect spot for your kiddo’s next celebration.
July means summer is in full swing, and our Summer Fun Guide is jam-packed with tons of great info and ideas to help you get the most out of every moment! KC is getting back into the swing of things, and I am so happy that in each recent month, I’ve been able to add more and more pages to the KC Parent calendar. So many great events are happening all month long! Check out our print calendar, and for even more events, head to KCParent.com.
Happy summer, Kansas City!