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Maker Profile: Ampersand
Maker Profile: Ampersand

Meet Carrie Kiefer and Morgan Georgie, the owners of the charming Ampersand design studio in Mission, bring a bright, cheerful vibe wherever they go.

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Emily BordnerDecember 28, 2018
Afterword Tavern & Shelves
Afterword Tavern & Shelves

Connect with friends & strangers alike with a good book and a cocktail at this cozy spot in the Crossroads.

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Food & DrinkAlyssa BroadusDecember 18, 2018Food, Drinks, Drinking, Bars, Crossroads, Things to Do & See, Alyssa Broadus
Thanks to Bash Real Estate for Sponsoring MIKCexplore and Cultivating Creativity.
Thanks to Bash Real Estate for Sponsoring MIKCexplore and Cultivating Creativity.

Cheers to the holidays! Cheers to family!
Cheers to great neighbors and great neighborhoods! 
We’re celebrating because Bash Real Estate
loves what we do and wants to see more of it! 

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PartnershipsTyler EndersDecember 14, 2018Bash Real Estate
Local Gifts for Everyone on Your Christmas List
Local Gifts for Everyone on Your Christmas List

One of the major perks of living in Kansas City? You can truly find something made locally for anyone on your shopping list.

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GuidesMeg CusickDecember 14, 2018Shopping, Christmas, Holiday, Local, Makers, Meg Cusick
10 Things To Add To Your Winter Bucket List
10 Things To Add To Your Winter Bucket List

Who says cold weather has to be boring? This bucket list will keep things festive all winter long!

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GuidesGrace PritchettDecember 10, 2018Food, Drinks, Holiday, Christmas, Winter, Things to Do & See, Tourism, Grace Pritchett, Lifestyle
Holiday Gifts for Your Favorite Foodie
Holiday Gifts for Your Favorite Foodie

Looking for the ultimate gift for your foodie friend? From wine snob to grillmaster, we’ve got something to satisfy every craving.

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GuidesBenjamin FuentesDecember 6, 2018Holiday, Food, Drinking, Coffee, Food and Drinks, Foodie, Christmas, Benjamin Fuentes
Our Favorite Holiday Tradition
Our Favorite Holiday Tradition

Co-Owner and Co-Founder Tyler Enders is letting you in on a little secret this holiday season…

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Travel & TourismTyler EndersDecember 5, 2018Holiday, Things to Do & See, Tourism, Music, Live music, Symphony, Tyler Enders, Christmas
A Gentleman's Holiday Gift Guide
A Gentleman's Holiday Gift Guide

Fear not shoppers, help awaits– for those looking for some guidance in purchases for the gentlemen in your life, we have a few recommendations.

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GuidesJoe ThomasDecember 3, 2018Holiday, Shopping, Christmas, Gifts, Lifestyle, Plaza, Joe Thomas, Emily Bordner, Giftguide
Elevate Your Workout With These 4 Mindful Fitness Experiences
Elevate Your Workout With These 4 Mindful Fitness Experiences

Make time for yourself with these mindful workouts in KC– where fitness and wellness meet.

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LifestyleSarah BuchananNovember 29, 2018Wellness, Fitness, Workouts, Sarah Buchanan, Health
Boulevard Bingo Sundays
Boulevard Bingo Sundays

This isn’t your grandma’s Bingo game– Boulevard Beer Hall now offers boozy Bingo every week.

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Travel & Tourism, Food & DrinkAlyssa BroadusNovember 27, 2018Beer, Drinking, Drinks, Boulevard, Things to do, Tourism, Alyssa Broadus
Profile: 5B&Co. Candlemakers
Profile: 5B&Co. Candlemakers

5B.&Co Candlemakers, a Brookside favorite, has earned a loyal following for the cozy, delightfully-scented candles that are hand-poured right in the back of the shop.

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Makers & DoersKarina DunnNovember 23, 2018Profiles, Makers, Maker Profile, Karina Dunn, Brookside, Shopping, Holiday
Profile: Christopher Elbow
Profile: Christopher Elbow

An icon in Kansas City’s foodie community, Christopher Elbow Chocolates creates artisanal, gourmet chocolates that are both delicious and visually stunning.

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Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkKarina DunnNovember 21, 2018Food, Makers, Maker profile, Profiles, Karina Dunn, Holiday
Best Comfort Food in KC
Best Comfort Food in KC

However you spend your winter months, we can all agree that it’s made so much better with comfort food.

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Food & Drink, GuidesGrace PritchettNovember 20, 2018Guide, Holiday, Christmas, Comfort food, Food, Grace Pritchett
Kansas City Bucket List's Guide to Winter Activities in KC
Kansas City Bucket List's Guide to Winter Activities in KC

Winter in Kansas City is the perfect blend of crisp, cold weather and cozy indoor and outdoor venues to round out your winter experiential bucket list!

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GuidesMindy HargesheimerNovember 19, 2018Winter, Holiday, Mindy Hargesheimer, Christmas, Tourism, Things to Do & See
Profile: FarmDog Studios, Owner Amy Dawson January
Profile: FarmDog Studios, Owner Amy Dawson January

FarmDog Studios is nestled in the heart of East Brookside, where Amy creates hand-painted wood signs and other home goods for the people and places you love.

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Makers & DoersKarina DunnNovember 17, 2018Karina Dunn, Makers, Maker Profile, Profile, Art, Shopping, Shop local
Hot Cocoa, Warm Cookies, Cold Winters
Hot Cocoa, Warm Cookies, Cold Winters

What gets you in the holiday spirit more than sippin’ creamy hot cocoa and munchin’ on warm holiday cookies?

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Food & Drink, GuidesKatie ThompsonNovember 15, 2018Guides, Holiday, Christmas, Katie Thompson, Cookies, Hot Chocolate, Winter, Food
Distrikt Biscuit House
Distrikt Biscuit House

Read ahead, and we promise you’ll almost taste the crunch of the bacon, tenderness of the chicken, and the egg cooked to fluffy perfection all joined by buttery golden goodness.

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Food & DrinkAnthony WestNovember 8, 2018Food, Brunch, Eating out, Anthony West
Escape in the City: Kauffman Memorial Gardens
Escape in the City: Kauffman Memorial Gardens

One step inside the Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden provides a serene escape in the midst of the city.

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Travel & TourismLibbie BondNovember 7, 2018Tourism, Outdoors, Libbie Bond, Plaza, Garden, Nelson Atkins
Kansas City Burgers, Chapter Two: An Odyssey in Beef Continues ...
Kansas City Burgers, Chapter Two: An Odyssey in Beef Continues ...

There are few foods as universally loved as a good burger, and we wish there were a way to include every burger recommendation in Kansas City… our journey continues.

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Food & Drink, GuidesJoe ThomasNovember 5, 2018Guides, Food, Burgers, eating out, Emily Bordner, Joe Thomas
Tips & Tricks for Thrifting
Tips & Tricks for Thrifting

If you’re new to thrifting, Little Fixations’ Alyssa Broadus is here to help you figure out your groove.

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LifestyleAlyssa BroadusNovember 1, 2018Shopping, shopping, shop local, vintage, thrift, Fashion, Alyssa Broadus, thrifting
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