Erin Bartel
Erin has been on the Wichita Mom team since 2014, serving as its Content Director. She also works as a private marketing consultant in Wichita KS, helping businesses and non-profits navigate the ever-changing waters of digital & local marketing. 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.
To Our New Pledge Class on Your First Mother’s Day
Dear Pledges,
CONGRATULATIONS on surviving the recruitment process! For some of you, this was an incredibly arduous journey - miscarriage, adoption, IVF, surrogacy - and...
Death to Daylight Saving Time
You've spent the last few months implementing every sleep training strategy you could find in books and on the internet. You've bribed your kids to...
Fuller House, Fuller Hearts :: Why We Can’t NOT Watch
"Whatever happened to predictability?
The milkman, the paperboy, evening TV?
You miss your old familiar friends waiting just around the bend..."
We didn't understand as...
Guide to Kid-Friendly Spring Break Activities in Wichita
Are you ready for Spring Break? We know your kids are! Whether you need a week-long camp to keep them busy or just a...
Where to Get A Sugar High in Wichita :: Top 10 Favorite Sweet Spots
Somewhere along the line, flowers and chocolate became the token gifts of love. Birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine's Day - even "just because" - there's always a...
Top 10 Winter Dates in Wichita
Whether you want to escape the chilly night air or bundle up and enjoy it, here are WMB's Top 10 picks for winter dates...
Why “Authenticity” Won’t Make You A Better Mom
"Good moms have sticky floors, messy ovens, and happy kids," reads a popular meme making the rounds on Facebook and Pinterest.
While I understand the sentiment,...
The Best Gluten Free Pizza in Wichita
If you're on the hunt for the best gluten free pizza in Wichita, look no further! Families are gluten-free for a variety of reasons these...
My Social Media Detox
If you've ever done one of those sugar detox diets, then you know how it feels to realize how MUCH sugar you consume on...
Best of the West :: Health Food Stores in West Wichita
When I first moved to West Wichita 9 years ago, my shopping trips included bi-weekly treks to the east side for a visit to Food 4...
The Non-Crafty Mom’s Guide to DIY Party-Planning :: Theme and Invitations
The birth of my first child ushered in a slew of new hobbies/obsessions - including, but not limited to, photography, allergy-friendly baking, and party-planning....
Best of the West :: Coffee Shops in West Wichita
Coffee. What can I say about you that has not already been said millions of times by millions of moms? We love you, we need...
One Year of Dates with Dad :: A Month-by-Month Activity Guide for Wichita Dads...
Hello, dads! We see you there. We know you work hard, and you love these kids just as much as we do. We also...
Families and Food Allergies :: Planning An Allergy-Friendly Birthday Party {Series}
Every 3 minutes, someone in the U.S. is admitted to the Emergency Department for an allergic reaction to food. Increased numbers of children are...