Hali Stevenson
If Self-Care Feels Boring, You’re Doing It Right
Self care is a very un-beautiful thing, and unfortunately it has become another thing women are expected to balance and be good at. We are constantly bombarded with ads for yet another quick fix...
Top 5 Spots to Take Kids Hiking in Kansas
Whether you're a seasoned veteran or beginner, Kansas offers fantastic trails & parks for hiking! Get out with the kids and enjoy Mother Nature at one of these Wichita Mom-Approved spots.
Favorite Spots to Take...
Explore With Kids: Little Jerusalem Badlands | Kansas’ Newest State Park
Kansas has a new state park that has been well worth the wait! Little Jerusalem Badlands officially opened to the public in October 2019 and has been on my "to-hike" list ever since.
Located...
Lonely Isn’t Always Alone
Motherhood is singlehandedly the most contradicting "job" I have ever experienced.
I was 19 when I had my first baby, N I N E T E E N.
Heck I was still a baby. From the...
Dating After Divorce: When to Let Love In
Marriage is hard.
Divorce is hard.
Dating after divorce and trusting yourself to love again is a never-ending, uphill battle.
As parents we strive to give our children the best, to teach them everything they need to...
Take Your Child to Work Day (April 25)
This Thursday is Take Your Child to Work Day, for some of us this happens everyday (shout out to those Work-at-Home moms) and for others it could mean introducing your son or daughter to the...
Chuck the Checklist (and Save Your Life)
I'm a list maker by nature.
I run a salon, a family, and a home. If I don't write it down I'll forget it's as simple as that and if we are being completely honest...
Recycled Hair: Getting More “Wear” Out of Your Wash Day
If you are reading this, chances are you are a mom, are going to be a mom, or really love a mom (and can totally share this quick easy "re-style" with her in which...
To Me, With Love
We live in a society where everyone has an opinion and yet hardly anyone has the willingness to be vulnerable and open to tell you their truth that backs that opinion. So here I...
Hope for the Homeless
There are times in my life when I feel as though I slide and shift from being as appreciative and grateful as I expect my children to be and take things for granted left...
Hiding in Plain Sight: The Taboo of Mental Health
I've always been confident and ambitious, often described by those around me as one of the happiest people they know. My career as a hairstylist and salon owner gives me the direct opportunity every...
Top 5 Margaritas in Wichita
Kansas is well-known for its vivid sunsets, and during the heat of the summer one of my favorite ways to quench my thirst after a long day is with an ice cold margarita. Whether...
Don’t Call Her A Princess, Call Her Brave
From the moment I found out I was expecting a daughter I dreaded the word princess.
You see, as a woman/sister/daughter/mother I am used to being labeled and generalized as "just a girl", timid, or...
Super Easy Tie-Dye DIY
A few weeks ago I found myself with an afternoon off and wanted to kill some time with a no-pressure craft that wouldn't result in me wanting to take over and just "do it...