Jordan Kieffer
Jordan is General Counsel for WMB and a regular contributor. She is also an attorney in private practice and the owner of Barre Forte Wichita. She grew up in the rural Butler County area and spent most of her childhood outdoors. She attended WSU for undergrad, followed by KU Law. The year before Jordan completed law school, she and her husband got married, making her a stepmom to three. They have since added two little ones, making a total of five fun and crazy kids! In her free time, Jordan can be spectating at the kids’ ball games, at the barre studio, horseback, or listening to audiobooks. She lives a blessed life and she's excited to share it with you!
5 Tips for Juggling Life and Surviving as a Working Mom
People frequently tell me "I don't know how you do it" in reference to my ability to juggle working full-time, parent three school-aged stepkids,...
5 “Boring” Gifts for Mom (That She Really Wants)
The other day as I was backing my car out of the driveway, my eyes zeroed in on crushed Goldfish crackers and red baseball...
Keeping Wichita Kids Sharp Over the Summer
Our kids got out of school recently, and of course they are thrilled! As a parent though, I sometimes worry about making sure they...
7 Virtual Workouts in Wichita
Although fitness studios are not deemed "essential" during the stay-at-home order, staying active during this time is crucial--not only for your physical health, but...
I Don’t Feel Obligated to Pay for My Child’s College Education
Something that often comes up in discussions about the cost to raise children is the notion that we should all be saving for our...
Use Your Noodle :: Gluten-free and Grain-free Pasta Alternatives
My husband likes to maintain a low-carb diet and I am gluten-free, so between the two of us, we have tried a LOT of...
To My Old Friend
Dear old friend,
There was a time when you were my closest friend. You were the first person I would call when my day went...
Parenting Expectations vs. Reality
As parents, I think we are all guilty of romanticizing certain experiences a-la-Clark-Griswold in Christmas Vacation, and, well, every movie Clark Griswold has been...
The Secret to Doing It All
I have a friend who I've always admired as a super-woman and wondered how she does it all. I recently discovered she went through...
Strong as a Mother: Anywhere Exercise for Summer
We often hear about the importance of "self-care" lately. That means different things to different people, but being in the barre fitness industry, I...
How a Notebook Saved My Sanity
Growing up, my mom had a Day Timer. Does anyone remember those? It was like a Trapper Keeper for adults--it held all of her...
10 MORE Places to Enjoy Dining Gluten-Free with Kids
I recently did a post on 10 Places to Enjoy Dining Gluten-Free with Kids, and the response was overwhelming! Because there was so much...
Dealing with a Devious Nature
Do you have a child that frightens you with his ability to be SNEAKY? You, my friend, are not alone. One of my stepchildren...
10 Places in Wichita to Enjoy Dining Gluten-Free with Kids
Dining out with children is rarely easy, and it only gets trickier if you add in any kind of dietary restrictions. If you also...