Maker Profile: Barbara Shaw of Au Bon Macaron

Founder and owner of Au Bon Macaron, Barbara Shaw, shares with us how she discovered macarons, her many other culinary passions, details about her new space in the Crossroads, and more.

Makers & DoersKarina DunnMay 2, 2018maker profile, makers, food, au bon macaron, Karina Dunn, Profiles

Made In KC Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mamas are worth celebrating, and although a handwritten note and fresh flowers are a wonderful way to show your appreciation this Mother’s Day, we think it’s time to shake things up a little: here’s your ultimate Mother’s Day gift guide.

GuidesRae EhlyMay 1, 2018mother's day, guides, gifts, shopping, Rae Ehly, Giftguide

Biz Babe: An Opportunity for Movers, Shakers, Entrepreneurs and Makers

Tthe annual Biz Babe Symposium is for business-minded women seeking community, support, new ideas, and clear vision.

Makers & DoersEmily BordnerApril 27, 2018makers, lifestyle, business, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, wellness

KC Green Thumb — Pt. 2

Little Fixations walks us through some few insider tips from plant-loving-guru Erin Hawkins, as well as her favorite ways to display spring plants.

Lifestyle, GuidesAlyssa BroadusApril 25, 2018plants, Alyssa Broadus, guides, greenhouse, ceramics, makers

New in Town: Brookside Barrio, Lady Bye, Caffetteria

Earlier this spring, KC saw the new addition of Brookside Barrio and Lady Bye in Brookside, and Caffetteria in Prairie Village: exactly the sort of "spring refresh" that you're in need of.

Food & Drink, LifestyleAnna PetrowApril 23, 2018Anna Petrow, new in town, new, food, drinks, brookside, Prairie Village, patios

Top 5 Places to Grab a Matcha in KC

There are a few shops in Kansas City that Rae Ehly has personally deemed as the TOP places to grab a Matcha.

Food & DrinkRae EhlyApril 20, 2018drinks, coffee, matcha, Rae Ehly, wellness

KC Green Thumb — Pt. 1

Spring has sprung & with it comes one of our favorite things: shopping for new plants!

GuidesAlyssa BroadusApril 18, 2018plants, nature, guides, Alyssa Broadus, nursery

Maker Profile: Tyler Beckett of Hugo Tea

Tyler Beckett, founder and owner of Hugo Tea, shares his first adventures in entrepreneurship, why he started Hugo Tea, and how tea is often overlooked as the miracle drink that it is.

Makers & DoersKarina DunnApril 13, 2018tea, Karina Dunn, Tyler Bennett, Hugo Tea, makers, maker profile, drinks, Profiles

10 of KC's Architectural Gems: A Tour with Generator Studio

The architects at Generator Studio, located in the Crossroads Art District, take on the task of walking us through 10 of KC's best architectural wonders.

Travel & Tourism, GuidesLexi WalzApril 10, 2018architecture, guides, tourism, Lexi Walz, Generator Studio, Archives

Kansas City Food: The 5 Best Meals in KC under $10

Delicious food does not have to be expensive. Cheap, delicious eats brought to you by Instagram's Kansas City Foodie Finds, Benjamin Fuentes.

Guides, Food & DrinkBenjamin FuentesApril 9, 2018cheap eats, guides, affordable, food, Benjamin Fuentes, Archives

A New Collaboration in the Historic Bauer

Foxtrot Supply Co. and Dear Society are officially open in The Bauer in the Crossroads, and the two businesses could not complement each other more.

LifestyleJoe ThomasApril 6, 2018shopping, Joe Thomas, Emily Bordner, crossroads, Bauer, lifestyle

Letter from Owner Keith Bradley to Vendors: Made In KC Loves Lead Bank And You Should Too

Those of you who have interacted with Made in KC for any length of time know that what we value most is the relationships that are formed in and around the maker community: that's why we love Lead Bank.

PartnershipsKeith BradleyApril 3, 2018Lead Bank, Crossroads, partnerships

3 Shops to visit in Downtown Overland Park Next Saturday

There are very few places in Kansas City where you get the whimsical feel of a small town and the bright lights of a big city, but Downtown Overland Park is shaping up to be just that.

GuidesAnthony WestApril 3, 2018Anthony West, guides, Things to Do & See, Neighborhood Guides

Midtown Magic: Bagels + Coffee

Little Fixations kicks off a new series exploring her new neighborhood: Midtown!

Guides, Food & DrinkAlyssa BroadusMarch 30, 2018food, drinks, drink, coffee, Alyssa Broadus, Midtown, Neighborhood Guides

Maker Profile: Karrie Dean of Happy Habitat

Karrie Dean, owner and founder of Happy Habitat, designs gorgeous, eco-friendly throws that celebrate color and pattern

Makers & DoersKarina DunnMarch 27, 2018maker profile, Happy Habitat, makers, Karina Dunn, Profiles

A Week of Workouts in KC

Rae Ehly walks us through a week of her favorite workouts to help you get moving.

Lifestyle, GuidesRae EhlyMarch 25, 2018workouts, health, welln, Rae Ehly, guides

The 5 Best Kansas City Coffee Shops to Read In

Been looking for new ideas to spend a day reading your new favorite book? Look no further, because Patience Randle of @inkandfable put together your new favorite list of go-to coffee shops for spending time with a good book

Guides, Food & DrinkPatience E. RandleMarch 22, 2018Patience Randle, Guides, Coffee, ArchivesComment

Kansas City's Most Insta-Worthy Desserts

Your day just got a whole lot sweeter, because KC Plates is breaking down KC's most 'grammable desserts.

Food & DrinkKC PlatesMarch 20, 2018food, guides, dessert, Claire Maples, kcplates

Menu of the Month: The Rieger

The Rieger has the sort of menu where you might say on your way out, “See you tomorrow!” because it can be just about impossible to choose between all the creatively assembled, locally sourced dishes.

Food & DrinkAnna PetrowMarch 16, 2018menu of the month, food, drinks, crossroads, Anna Petrow

Boulevard Jam Band Cocktail

Enjoy a refreshing beer cocktail made with Boulevard Brewing Company's latest release: Jam Band Berry Ale.

Food & DrinkAlyssa BroadusMarch 10, 2018recipe, cocktails, drinks, boulevard, beers, Alyssa Broadus, Recipes