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At-a-Glance Calendar I still use a paper calendar and, for the past 14 years, have relied on the At-a-Glance calendar to keep us on track and at the right place at the right time! My mom and sisters use it as well. Each September, Mom orders our calendars and hands them out. What I love most is not only are they the perfect calendar, but I’ve held onto them and they now serve as a snapshot of what our lives were like in years past. If you’re trying to get more organized in the new year, check out At-a-Glance! AtAGlance.com
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I don’t love to cook. I’m not terrible, but it’s just not my forte. Enter Dream Dinners. I used them years ago, but not on a regular basis. Last year brought some struggles, and I didn’t have the time or energy for meal planning, so I ordered Dream Dinners. What a lifesaver! It got me through a tough period and provided my family with warm, delicious meals. I’ve continued to order from them monthly throughout the past year and it’s been a huge help! If one of your resolutions is to eat better and at home more often, then look no further than Dream Dinners! DreamDinners.com
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Compiled by Margaret Sarver
Aquarium Have you heard the news? The Kansas City Zoo, which just keeps getting better and better, is building an aquarium that’s set to open in 2023. The 600,000-gallon aquarium will be situated near Helzberg Penguin Plaza, giving visitors an up close and personal view of the ocean, right here in the Midwest! The ocean and its creatures fascinate me, so I always make it a point to seek out an aquarium when on a trip. I’m so excited we’ll have this world-class exhibit right here in Kansas City. To keep track of progress on the aquarium, visit KansasCityZoo.org/Aquarium.
White Noise When I sleep, I like to have a fan running for the noise. My husband doesn’t like how it dries out his mouth, so he finally convinced me to look into a white noise machine. Seriously, why didn’t I do this sooner? Spoiler alert: because I’m stubborn! After much research, I settled on the Vanzon White Noise Machine, and it’s perfect. I found just the right sound out of the more than 30 to choose from. The machine is the smallest thing ever and will be so easy to take with me on my next trip. Amazon.com
Coffee Flight I like drink flights; I think they are a great way to try out beverages that are new to you. I had read about a local coffee shop, Ollama, that offers coffee flights on Tuesdays and was anxious to try it out. The flight contains four drinks, two that are pre-set and two of your choice. My daughter and I ordered different coffees to maximize the number we tried. Each drink was so unique and delicious that we had trouble choosing a favorite! And, they offer drinks especially for kids, a bebeccino in iced (horchata with whip cream and a churro) or hot (steamed milk with cinnamon whipped cream). Facebook.com/Ollamakc
16 january 2022
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