Erin Bartel
Erin is a marketing consultant in Wichita KS. She spends her days helping businesses and non-profits navigate the ever-changing waters of digital & local marketing and homeschooling her kids. She and her daughter also own Sassy Squid Ink, an imprint designing notebooks, journals, and sketchbooks. A mother of 2 happily married to her college sweetheart, Erin's hobbies include bribing herself to exercise, traveling with (and without) her family, and trying to remember where she hid the chocolate.
Oktoberfest is Coming to Wichita | Food, Music, and Fun for the Whole Family...
Oktoberfest in Wichita
You don't have to fly to Germany to enjoy pretzels, beer, and delicious food! There are plenty of Oktoberfest celebrations in Wichita this year, and the whole family is going to have...
Where to Pick Apples In and Around Wichita with Kids
Some of our favorite fall (and late summer) family bucket list activities are peach and apple picking in Wichita and the surrounding areas! We've compiled a list of You-Pick orchards in Wichita (and a...
Where to Play Mini Golf & Drive Go-Karts in Wichita KS
Whether you're planning a birthday party or looking for some weekend family fun, go-karts, mini-golf, and laser tag always deliver! Here's where to find them in Wichita.
All-Star Sports West
Adult Go Karts
Kids Go...
Best Barbershops in Wichita for Kids & Teens
There are tons of barbershops in Wichita - so how do you find a great one for your kids? These barbershops get the best reviews & highest recommendations from the moms in our Neighborhood...
Top 9 Arcades for Kids & Teens in Wichita
Whether you're looking to take shelter from the Kansas weather, plan a fun family activity, or host a birthday party these arcades in Wichita make the perfect destination!
The Arcade
906 E Third St North
Home to...
The Best French Bakeries, Cafés, and Restaurants in Wichita
Whether you're looking for a fun lunch spot, great place for a date night, or sweet treats for a special occasion, these French bakeries & restaurants in Wichita never disappoint!
Bagatelle Bakery & Café
6801 East...
4th of July Fireworks & Parades In & Around Wichita
Summer brings pools, popsicles, and Wichita fireworks! There are quite a few options this year for 4th of July parades & fireworks displays in and around Wichita!
This resource was last updated 6/6/23
4th of July...
20 Free Events & Things to Do with Kids This Summer in Wichita
Here's a list of free things to do with kids in Wichita this summer! Somewhere between the camps, family vacations, and stops at the closest ice cream shop, you're going to need a few budget-friendly...
10 Best Places for Pet Boarding, Pet Sitters, & Doggy Daycare in Wichita
Your pets are family! But they can't always come with you when you travel. We polled hundreds of Wichita moms, and here are the most trusted & recommended places to board pets in Wichita:
Apps...
Why Your Kids Need A “Yes Day” (and You Do, Too)
This article was originally published in 2017.
I used to be fun and spontaneous. It's not that you can't be those things after you become a mom, but they morph into "responsible" and "flexible", which...
How & Where to Get A Passport in Wichita KS
If you're planning an overseas vacation or business trip, you'll need to apply for passports ASAP...but how? And where? Changes were made in 2017, narrowing the options for where you can apply for a...
Top 15 Wichita Museum & Attraction Memberships for Kids & Families
Memberships to local museums, gyms, and attractions are the gifts that keep on giving! They'll enjoy year-round fun at our favorite places for things to do with kids in Wichita:
Museums in Wichita
Old Cowtown Museum
Be...
8 Best Wine & Cocktail Bars in Wichita KS
Whether you're looking for pre-dinner drinks, happy hour specials, or a killer vibe (speakeasy? tiki bar? velvet couches and sparkly chandeliers?) we've got you covered. Hit up one of our favorite wine & cocktail...
7 Mystery Book Series for Middle Schoolers Who Love Enola Holmes
If your kids are anything like mine, they can't pass up a good mystery - especially one solved by an eager underage gumshoe (or two!). The Enola Holmes mysteries are our faves, so we...