Anne Gegen
Anne and her husband, Ryan, live in East Wichita with their two boys, born in 2014 and 2016, and their dog, Lola. She taught second grade for six years before deciding to stay home with her boys. Anne is involved with her church and an active member of Junior League of Wichita. A transplant from Kansas City, Anne enjoys exploring Wichita with her family, finding fun and different activities to keep her toddler engaged. She is continually on the lookout for new restaurants to try and is always up for a glass of wine with girlfriends!
6 Perfect Picnic Spots in Wichita
Picnicking is one of my favorite activities with my kiddos. It’s a mini adventure where they get to explore and eat at the same...
Wichita Mom Picks :: Our Favorite Salads in Wichita
Salads are one of those versatile foods. They can be the start to a meal or be the meal itself. You can dress it...
How a Timer Saves My Sanity
Schedules, schedules, schedules. Go, go, go. We’re just starting the season of life with school, sports practices, and play dates. Being on time to...
“It’ll Get Better” and Other Unhelpful Encouragement
Throughout a mother’s life, she receives a lot of encouragement. It’s given by friends, aunts, and especially our own mothers and mothers-in-law. And even...
Random Act of Kindness Day- Free Printable
February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day. While we should always be thoughtful and kind to others, it’s great to practice kindness and...
How to Make Easy Homemade Chicken Stock (from Scraps!)
One of my favorite things about the weather finally getting cooler is the comfort food that accompanies the season. Soups, stews, and chili are...
Why I Got My Boys a Dollhouse
We added another toy into the playroom. It’s big, blue…and has accessories? When I told my husband I was getting our boys a dollhouse,...
Road Trip Tips
Ah, the family road trip. Kids in the back, arguing over who gets to choose the movie, mom in the front seat, climbing over...
Healthy Summer Snacks
Summer is my time to break out of my cooking rut and try something new. My kids love trying new recipes too-especially ‘kid-friendly’ options....
Finding a Balanced Summer
Ah, summer! The time to kick up your feet, sip a cool drink, and work on your tan. Oh wait, you’re a mom! That’s...
Tips & Tricks for Picky Eaters
I was quite naïve when my husband and I started solids with our first child. He loved everything! Sweet potatoes, avocado, green beans. We...
Local Love! 5 Wichita Boutiques with Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Flowers and chocolates are always safe choices for a Valentine gift, but you might be wanting to...
Embracing The Minivan
I own a minivan. I still can’t believe sometimes that this is my new ride. I had sworn up and down that I wouldn’t...
Getting Your Child to Open Up
“How was your day, honey?”
“Fine.”
“What did you do at school?”
“Nothing.”
Anyone else have conversations with you kids like this one? Even with my three year...