Tomi Dechant
Tomi is a mover, shaker, and baby maker - which means she enjoys a good dance party in the kitchen and is a mom to two monsters of her own creation. Tomi is from Kansas and is currently a Political Science instructor and author of the children's book, How to Make a Monster Smile.
Guide to Monthly Events in Wichita :: February 2016
Happy February! There is so much to love about Wichita, including some exciting things to see and do this month. We have compiled local...
10 Best Places for Indoor Fun in Wichita
An all too familiar predicament: your kids want to go outside to play, and the Kansas weather says, "Yeah, that's not going to happen."...
No Bad Days
In our home, we have happy days, lazy days, challenging days, adventurous days, but we do not have "bad" days.
I do not subscribe to the...
Guide to Monthly Events in Wichita :: January 2016
It’s here! Wichita Moms Blog is excited to unveil a monthly guide to events in and around Wichita. We know it can be tedious...
6 Ways You Can Help Kansas Kids in Foster Care
Being a parent is a tough gig. I am barely a year into this, and I can tell you it takes every ounce of...
Spread Cheer! Giving Back in Wichita
**UPDATED FOR 2016**
The holidays are busy. Our time is filled with planning meals, wrapping presents, entertaining guests, and tracking down Santa for a photo....
I Make Motherhood Look Hard (That’s What She Said)
On more than one occasion, I have been told I make aspects of motherhood look hard. Well, there goes my secret! As a new...
10 Tips for Energy :: If You Miss the Pillow and Love the Mug
When you were pregnant, you were probably told countless times to sleep when the baby sleeps. But, you were most likely never told to...
It’s Not Teething, It’s You :: Dealing with Stranger Anxiety
I think we can all agree, teething is pretty awful. A never ending cycle of fussy days and sleepless nights while eagerly awaiting a...
A Letter to my Pre-Baby Self
Two years ago, I was fixated on all things baby, despite the fact I was not even pregnant yet. Knowing what I know now,...
Beyond the Electrical Outlet: A Guide for Household Safety
As a first time mom, I have marveled at every milestone my daughter has reached. When she first smiled at me, my heart melted....
The Power of a Positive Mama
No one is going to bring me breakfast in bed. I slept for maybe three hours last night. The baby is up and the...
Raising a Patriot
My goal is to raise a patriot. I want our daughter to have a great love for her country. I want her to understand...
Establishing {Temporary} Roots in a New Community
Six moves in eight years and we officially survived the first one with an infant. As a military family, my husband and I have established...