5 Things We Love Right Now
Tacos
Who doesn’t love tacos? We in the Sarver home certainly love Mexican fare and often enjoy a taco dinner. We recently tried the new Tacos 4 Life in Overland Park (coming soon to Blue Springs), and we’ve added it to our short list of go-to places. Not only is the food yummy—and I love their combo options—but for every taco or entree sold, Tacos 4 Life donates 24 cents, which equals one meal packaged at MobilePack, to feed starving children in over 70 countries! Plus, they cater, which is perfect for the holiday season! A win-win-win! Tacos4Life.com
GloWild
Did you hear the news? GloWild has been extended at the Kansas City Zoo through Dec. 30. This is good news for those that haven’t been able to visit yet because you don’t want to miss this amazing walk-through display of lanterns. It’s also great news for those of you who have already been, because they’ve added some holiday lanterns to the display, so you’ll want to go again! The pictures don’t do it justice—it’s a very cool exhibit that is best seen in person. Make plans to attend! KansasCityZoo.org
Zum Kiss Lip Balm
It’s winter, and along with the cold weather, I typically contend with dry skin and chapped lips during the season. A few years back I was introduced to Zum Kiss lip balms, and they quickly became my favorite to help soothe dry lips. A friend recently gifted me a few, which is good, because I like to keep one in my purse, in the car, next to my bed—pretty much always within reach. To boost your December holiday spirit, be sure to pick up a stick of the peppermint. The candy cane scent puts me in the holiday mood! IndigoWild.com
Awards
KC Parent belongs to Parenting Media Association (PMA), a national trade association of regional parenting media companies with magazines, websites and e-newsletters from across the United States. The group hosts an awards ceremony annually, and I’m thrilled to share that KC Parent and KCParent.com picked up six prizes this year! As a matter of fact, this column was a winner! Part of why our team is so excited is that this year the competition groups were changed, putting KC in the category with the larger markets, including Chicago and Atlanta. We work hard each month to bring you an award-winning publication and website!
Phone Bypass
For a lot of years, I kept my phone downstairs at night. But then one child went off to college, and the other started driving, so I want to be able to be notified if a situation arises. I don’t want to check my phone or be bothered by it, though, throughout the night. Do Not Disturb bypass solves my dilemma. I am able to place my phone on Do Not Disturb but can allow notifications to come through if either girl texts or calls. It’s easy … go to the contact you want to put on bypass, click on “info” and then scroll down to text tone. Click there and you’re able to choose “emergency bypass on.” Voila! A little peace of mind at night.