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Family Fun at the Farmstead: Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead

We had been at the Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead in Overland Park for awhile when my boys spotted the pedal tractors – suddenly, it was as if nothing else there existed.We had seen the sheep and ...

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Posted on April 10, 2012 10:46AM by Karen Ridder

Five things I learned at the Kansas Underground Salt Museum in Hutchinson

I didn’t quite know what to expect when I took my trip “down under” at the Kansas Underground Salt Museum in Hutchinson. My husband, older son and I eagerly anticipated our recent visit just for the ...

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Posted on March 13, 2012 10:48AM by Karen Ridder

A Free Treasure in Topeka: The ArtLab at the Mulvane Art Museum

Underneath the galleries of the Mulvane Art Museum is a hidden jewel for families. While the museum displays fine art, the Judith Lennox Sabatini ArtLab is a place where kids can get their hands into ...

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Posted on February 14, 2012 11:13AM by Karen Ridder

Moon Marble Marvel

The moment you walk through the door of the Moon Marble Company in Bonner Springs, you are greeted with an eye-treating array of unique toys, games and antique recreations of old favorite playthings. ...

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Posted on January 10, 2012 4:40PM by Karen Ridder

Discover Priceless Moments with your Kids: The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center

My favorite moment on our family’s recent trip to the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center was standing outside a Plexiglas-walled room watching my 3-year-old paint his name. He still gets the “J” ...

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Posted on November 22, 2011 11:31AM by Karen Ridder

An Odyssey in Hutchinson: The Kansas Cosmosphere

Rockets, fire, stars, and a space toilet were all among the highlights of my family’s recent trip to the Kansas Cosmosphere & Space Center in Hutchinson. If you are a space enthusiast at all, you ...

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Posted on October 25, 2011 8:40AM by Karen Ridder

It IS an adventure: Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure

Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure, west of Salina, is a unique combination of zoo and museum that gives you an up close and personal look at rare and endangered species. The facility started with one ...

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Posted on September 21, 2011 3:25PM by Karen Ridder

A Great American Goodtime with the T-Bones

There is nothing quite like singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” with your child at his first seventh inning stretch. That was one of the highlights of our recent trip to see the Kansas City ...

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Posted on August 17, 2011 1:42PM by Karen Ridder

Moore Longhorn Ranch Experience – It’s all REAL

The smell of smoke in the air as we walked to the front porch sent everyone running. Joe jumped in the truck and drove to the top of the hill for a good view. Nancy got on the phone to neighbors. ...

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Posted on July 20, 2011 1:47PM by Karen Ridder

Seeing new things at old favorites in Wichita

This summer is the perfect time to visit Wichita. Two of the area’s biggest family attractions are at their best in the summer months, making Taw-town a great weekend destination. We used to live in ...

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Posted on June 15, 2011 10:15AM by Karen Ridder

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Family Fun at the Farmstead: Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead

Five things I learned at the Kansas Underground Salt Museum in Hutchinson

A Free Treasure in Topeka: The ArtLab at the Mulvane Art Museum

Moon Marble Marvel

Discover Priceless Moments with your Kids: The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center

An Odyssey in Hutchinson: The Kansas Cosmosphere

It IS an adventure: Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure

A Great American Goodtime with the T-Bones

Moore Longhorn Ranch Experience – It’s all REAL

Seeing new things at old favorites in Wichita