November Editor's Letter

Five years ago, if you told me I’d own a dog, I would have laughed. Really hard. Because I didn’t grow up with dogs, am allergic to them and don’t consider myself a dog person. But then my younger came along and she really, really, REALLY wanted a dog. But she, too, suffers from allergies and asthma. That didn’t deter her. There are lots of hypoallergenic dogs, she reasoned. I thought I had my ace up the sleeve with her allergist. I told her she could ask him what he thought and that I’d respect his decision (because he was going to say no, I was just sure of it). Well, as you can guess, he said no problem, as long as it was a dog that doesn’t shed. Fast-forward four-and-a-half years, and I am now a dog person. Truly, it’s one of the best decisions we’ve made. Don’t get me wrong, he can be a royal pain, but he sure has a way of bringing people together. Is a pet right for your family? Gina Klein provides tips for choosing the best pet. And, we recently hosted a “Cutest Pet Contest;” check on the winners:

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Ready or not, it’s coming! Olathe mom Lauren Greenlee has some tips and tricks to help ease some of the prep stress. My fave tip? It doesn’t have to be homemade. That’s a good one to remember. If a favorite restaurant’s cooks can make pies that are yummy, then let them. Each year I’m asked to bring pies to our celebration and each year I order them and let someone else do the work. There’s no shame in that game! Whether your pies are store-bought or homemade, I hope you enjoy them and the day!

Happy Thanksgiving, KC!