by Beth Blair
My late daughter Maddie loved being in the kitchen. Baking and cake decorating topped her list of favorite pastimes and her younger sister is following in her footsteps. A few years ago we started making these easy chocolate-dipped marshmallow treats which are simply decorated candy-dipped marshmallows. All you do is follow the directions on the […]
No matter how or why a young person dies, losing a child is out of nature’s order and incredibly challenging to comprehend. It makes no sense to those of us left behind. Unfortunately, I have been on both sides of the fence. My husband and I are grieving parents. Our fifteen-year-old passed away unexpectedly in […]
Losing a child is the most unimaginable, painful event a parent can endure. I know. My husband and I lost our 15-year-old daughter Maddie unexpectedly this past May. She was a dream daughter. We were and still are devastated. Almost immediately, the doorbell started ringing with love and condolences. Then flowers and plants began filling […]
Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant in Kansas City is one of the most memorable family dining experiences. The restaurant was started by Fritz Kropf and his wife Virginia in the 1940s but Fritz’s experience dates back to the 1920s, as his father owned Kansas City burger restaurant, John’s Place. Today, there are three Fritz’s locations. Two are […]
Hurts Donuts is my family’s must-do when we visit Branson. This is one of 20 locations over several states but the only one we’ve visited. If you appreciate creativity in your baked goods this is it. The doughnuts are art on the inside and out. This is not your traditional donut shop. Hurts Donuts has […]
My teenage daughter Maddie and I love touring Minneapolis murals. The music scene is hot in Minneapolis, especially considering legends like Prince and Bob Dylan have roots in Minnesota. We are working on a Minnesota Prince tour but in the meantime, one of the murals on this tour has a nod to Prince. Minneapolis is […]
The best Branson Instagram spots are tricky. The reason? There are so many. The scenic Ozark Mountains are an easy Instagram-worthy scene but in town, Branson is teeming with fun photo ops from classic to 100% cheesy. Greetings from Branson Greetings from Branson is by far the most imperative Instagram spot. My daughter and I […]