5 Things We Love Right Now
Open Belly Book
Give and Partake, the folks that brought you the Brunch Book (which I love), brings a new book perfect for food lovers in KC, the Open Belly edition. With this book you can dine all around the world without leaving Kansas City! The book contains 21 restaurants where you receive a BOGO entrée. With Valentine’s Day this month, this is the perfect gift. Purchase one and then make it a goal for you and your valentine to visit each location in the upcoming year. A fun and yummy way to spend time together! GiveAndPartake.com
Sweet Treat
I’ve read about and driven past Laura Little’s Candies for many years but never stopped in. That changed a few months back when my younger daughter and the family member with the sweet tooth were out and about. When we drove by, the store caught her eye, and we stopped in. Oh. My. Goodness. It’s a good thing for my waistline that I waited so long to try it. We had many, many different flavors of fudge and it was all SO good! What’s better than a sweet treat for your sweetie this month? I can’t think of anything. LauraLittleCandy.com
White Noise
When I sleep, I like to have a fan running for the noise. My husband doesn’t like how it dries out his mouth, so he finally convinced me to look into a white noise machine. Seriously, why didn’t I do this sooner? Spoiler alert: because I’m stubborn. After much research, I settled on the Vanzon White Noise Machine, and it’s perfect. I found just the right sound out of the more than 30 to choose from. The machine is the smallest thing ever and will be so easy to take with me on my next trip. Now, we both sleep better! Amazon.com
After-School Snack
When my girls were younger, I was good about having an after-school snack ready each day when they got home. As they’ve grown and gotten busier, they are typically on their own for a snack, but every once in a while, when I know both will be home, I’ll get something made. We like granola bars, and I’ve tried several recipes, looking for the perfect bar. I think I’ve found it! These chocolate chip oat bars are quick, easy and yummy! Check out my Favorite Homemade Granola Bar Recipe. Let me know how you like it!
Fun Podcast
I loved the show The Office and now enjoy watching it in reruns and on Netflix with my girls. Two stars of the show, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, recently launched a podcast called Office Ladies where they re-watch each show and then talk about their memories and share behind-the-scenes info. They started with the pilot and are going through each season in order. It’s loads of fun and can be listened to with my teen girls. If you were a fan of the show, I highly recommend. Or, if you’re new to the show, you can watch and listen in tandem. What fun! https://www.earwolf.com/show/office-ladies/