We are so very lucky to have incredible readers and social media followers who are excited about WMB’s mission and want to be involved in what we do. And we are really lucky that we snagged up 8 of these mamas as they are now part of our writing team.
And now is your chance to get to know a little bit more about our new team additions!
Ilex G. 
Family Breakdown :
Michael – 33
Ilex – 29
Peter – 8 months
Dottie (Furbaby) – 9 years
Daisy (Furbaby) – 7 years
Go-to dish in Wichita : The Wine Dive’s Wild Boar Bolognese
Favorite thing to do with family in Wichita : We love visiting the Sedgwick County Zoo. It’s a great way to get exercise and Peter is very interested in the animals.
Raising kids in Wichita is : all we could ever want. The community is family focused, friendly, diverse and the quality of life is high. There is no place we would rather be.
Lauren D.
Family Breakdown : Husband Ben, son Henry, 5 months
Go-to dish in Wichita : the chicken achiote tacos at District Taqueria
Favorite thing to do with family in Wichita : the zoo!
Raising kids in Wichita is : a refreshing mix of ease and excitement
Lindsey L.
Family Breakdown : Brandon & Lindsey + Leni Kate (5) & Huck (2)
Go-to dish in Wichita : Anywhere with chips, salsa & a good margarita.
Favorite thing to do with family in Wichita : I have a hard time picking a favorite thing….having just moved back after a decade away, I find that we enjoy most every outing as a family. It’s fun to explore Wichita through the eyes of our children and see how the city has grown and improved since we were their ages. Buuuut, I guess if I had to choose, it would be going for a family run through the trails by our neighborhood then hitting up the zoo. The icing on the cake is always feeding the giraffes–such a fun activity!
Raising kids in Wichita is : something we hoped for after having been away from home and family for so many years. We are thrilled to be back!
Maricar
Raising kids in Wichita is : a little tough since we’re new to the area. The kids are involved with school activities and have made great friends through Collegiate. We have developed a small (but dependable) group of friends who have embraced us with open arms.
Marty
Raising kids in Wichita is : AWESOME. We sincerely have a lot to give in ICT and the community here is a lovely combination of small town love and larger city experiences. It’s been exciting to watch us grown and really find our identity over the last few years. I’m happy to say that I am really proud of Wichita!
Meaghan K.
Family Breakdown : Jacob, 4 1/2 and Aliza, 2
Go-to dish in Wichita : parmesan truffle fries from the flying stove
Favorite thing to do with family in Wichita : we LOVE the zoo.
Raising kids in Wichita is : fantastic – so many opportunities and events for all ages and interests.
Rachel B.
Family Breakdown : I’ve been married to the most fabulously patient man for over 16 years. 
We have raised 2 kids with special needs. Dylan, 12 years old and Mia, 13 years old, who passed away in 2013.
Go-to dish in Wichita : Cabbage Rolls with Creme of Potato Soup and Fruit Tart from La Galette in Delano
Favorite thing to do with family in Wichita : We love the Sunrise Boundless Playground at Sedgwick County Park!
Raising kids in Wichita is : benevolent. I love the small town charm with big city ideas that embraces our family, even with our exceptionalities!
Ryan A.
