Amy Foster
Amy is a lifelong Wichita-area resident, with the exception of her college and grad school years. Amy has worked as a pediatric physical therapist for a local non-profit organization during her 22 year career. She married Brett, a youth pastor turned special education teacher and coach, and can be seen supporting Andover Middle School with her two boys, aged 13 & 11, only 18 months apart! They keep her occupied in athletic activities . When she isn't busy momming, she likes to walk her dog in her neighborhood, and do embroidery by hand.
Top 10 Things to Do in Colorado Springs with Kids
A few years ago, I saw an article on Wichita Mom about Colorado Springs, and decided we needed to head that direction on a family vacation! It's taken us a few years, but we...
All I Need to Know About Life I Learned from Playing Tetris
When I was a child in the 80s, a family I babysat had a Gameboy with Tetris on it. I’m not very video game inclined, however I loved that game. There was something so...
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Child Started Kindergarten
Kindergarten has been a learning experience for our family. We have been used to entrusting our kids to very capable teachers since they have gone to daycare since birth. However, the fact that my...
4 Easy Freezer Meals for Busy Families
I come from a long line of cooks and bakers. I have dozens of family recipes and they sure remind me of warm memories where love was felt around a dinner table. While prioritizing...
Navigating Isolation and Grief During a Pandemic
I've heard it said that grief comes in waves. One moment everything is fine, then without warning, a thought, scent, sound, or memory will enter the scene, and tears come flooding down. I've lost...
4 Ways to Display Your Holiday Cards This Year
I love receiving Christmas Cards in the mail. They bring me so much joy to read them and reflect on the family that sent it to us. I love receiving the cards and I...
Fun Fall Family Traditions & Things to Do in Wichita (Even During Social Distancing)
I love fall. There is something significant about experiencing the seasons transition from when all of nature is at its peak during summer to the brilliant colors of fall. The cooler temperatures, vivid colors,...
Dear Teachers, As You Prepare for A New Kind of School Year
Dear teachers,
As the time draws near for a new school year, the typical feelings of excitement as you anticipate your new classrooms, are probably taken over by feelings you may not have felt before...
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever
There is nothing that screams comfort food like chocolate chip cookies! They are especially delicious when they come straight from the oven. These cookies are my signature baked good, and I love being associated...
Backyard Water Fun For All Ages
Every summer, the question on so many mama's minds is, "What are we going to do all day, every day?!" Growing up in the 80's, we had pretty simple summers, and as I have...
Life Lessons Learned While Flying A Kite
Wind is a really powerful thing. We’ve all seen reports of tornados where the wind has destroyed towns and taken lives. Wind, however, isn’t always destructive---often, its power is quite constructive. It turns turbines...
9 Fun April Fool’s Day Pranks to Play on Your Kids
I have never handled surprises well. So, even when I was a child, I was not a huge fan. However, as an identical twin, the temptation to switch places in 5th grade became too...
7 Things I Finally Learned in My 40s
I was born in the 1970's. I don't remember much of the 70's, but the 80's and 90's were a great time to be alive. We wore cut offs and tank tops, rode bikes...