PRIDELY - Kansas City Vol 2

Renovations

to increase home value

Personalization: We all want to make our home unique to our own character. However, when it comes time to sell, buyers want to envision themselves in the home, which can be difficult if the entire home is personalized to you. Avoid any personalization that is difficult to undo and stick to a nice universal outlook that speaks to everyone.

Landscaping: Just like with personalizing, it’s best to keep it simple. Some home buyers may love how elaborate your landscaping may look, but most of the time they’re considering the cost of upkeep or the difficulty of maintaining that look. A clean lawn with curb appeal is the best first impression to give to potential buyers.

Closet Space: Some of us are minimalist and can do with a larger room by sacrificing closet space, but most potential buyers value the importance of storage. Remember, buyers want to see themselves living in the home, and a lack of closet space might send them looking elsewhere.

Bold Paint: Freshly painted rooms are a great way to brighten up your home. There’s nothing wrong with bringing a little color into your home but keep in mind that buyers may not favor the same colors you do. Stick to keeping the colors subtle with small accents and focus more on neutral tones to appeal to potential buyers.

Trendy Designs: Barn doors and patterned tiles may look great to some buyers, but avoid trendy designs that might be outdated when you decide to sell. No matter how tempting the latest home design trend may be, the classic look is always the safest bet.

DIY Projects: Projects that you build yourself are great, but only when they’re done professionally. This is important to potential buyers so make sure if you’re going to do your own home project, that you do it exceptionally well. This also applies to repairs, quick cover ups will only get you so far. These sort of projects can either increase or decrease the value of your home so make sure you know what you’re doing before proceeding.

Long-Term Necessities: When it comes to renovations, keep in mind that not every buyer needs a built in office desk, or a workshop, or anything that may seem like a great idea to you. Tread carefully when adding permanent fixtures, not all buyers have the same vision as you when it comes to changes made. Make sure your room structures allow the flexibility for potential buyers to make their own changes.

Restaurants

Grünauer

Austrian-German cooking & European beer in the historic darkwood-&-brick Freight House space.

101 W 22nd St, Kansas City, MO 64108

Phone: (816) 283-3234 | Web: grunauerkc.com

Farina

Rustic Italian dishes by a James Beard award-winning chef in a casual setting with warm interiors.

1901 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108

Phone: (816) 768-6600 | Web: farinakc.com

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood

Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz 700 W 47th St Ste 115, Kansas City, MO 64112

Phone: (816) 531-2537 | Web: www.eddiev.com

Send in a recommendation for your favorite restaurant to be added to our list. Be sure to mention why you think they are worthy of being featured and include a link to their website.

Beer Kitchen

Creative American comfort food & craft beers delivered in bustling, stylish digs. 435 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO 64111

The Russell

Easygoing restaurant serving homestyle cooking, grills & burgers, plus cakes, cookies & cocktails.

3141 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111

JJ’s Restaurant

Classy American restaurant & bar offering inventive, seasonal dishes & an acclaimed wine list. 4810 Roanoke Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112

The Restaurant at 1900

Inventive international dishes & an extensive wine list presented in a minimalist setting.1900 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Mission Woods, KS 66205

The Westside Local

La Bodega Vibrant, colorful venue pairs Spanish tapas with wine, with sidewalk seating & happy-hour deals.

703 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

Fox and Pearl

Country-chic eatery in a 1907 building with a terrace plating rustic meals & BBQ dishes. 2143 Summit Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

Creative takes on farm-to-table American cooking in a warm, exposed-brick space with a beer garden.

1663 Summit Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

Farina

Rustic Italian dishes by a James Beard award-winning chef in a casual setting with warm interiors.

1901 Baltimore Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108

EVENTS

Jan 29

Donut Fest Kansas City

Donut Fest curates our favorite donuts and guests can simply enjoy a Sunday Funday while sampling donuts, enjoying beer, coffee and more with a fun-filled tasty event! We need your help to name your city’s Favorite Donut too. Details and tickets at eventbrite.com.

Feb 25

KC Brew Fest

The event will take place at historic Union Station, and will feature over 50 breweries, 125 beers, music, and KC’s best food trucks. Details and tickets at eventbrite.com.

Mar 17

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Begins at Linwood & Broadway and proceeds south along Broadway to 43rd Street. Starting at 11:00am. See arade rout and parking map at www. kcirishparade.com.

Apr 9

KC Blues Festival

The Kansas City, Kansas Street Blues Festival was created as a place for a small group of influential blues artists from northeast Kansas City, Kansas, to share their music with their community. Learn more at blueskc.org.

Apr 14-15

KC Cannafest

Join us this year as we celebrate “The Heart of the Hustler” with our amazing cannabis culture, product makers, speakers and performers. Showcase your brand in front of thousands of consumers and get in on the leading edge of the legal Missouri cannabis market. Details at cannaeventskc.com.

EVENTS

May 1-7

Brookside Art Annual

KC metro’s largest and most favored annual attractions right here in Brookside. The show attracts top artists, is a favorite for many buyers and arts enthusiasts, and is ranked amongst the best in the nation each year. The Brookside Art Annual draws people from across the region to the Brookside shopping district for this three-day event. Visit us online at www.BrooksideKC.org for details.

May 5-6

Kansas City Cinco De Mayo Weekend Bar Crawl

Come prepared to take back tasty tacos and keep that Kansas City tequila flowing with you best amigos all day long! Details and tickets at pubcrawl.com.

Jun TBD

KC Pride Paade & Festival

Kansas City PrideFest is a LGBTQ+ festival featuring a main stage with local acts, vendors, food trucks, family activities, and more. All ages welcome. Sunday is focused on family friendly entertainment and activities. Check website for details and upcoming dates. Visit kcpridealliance.org.

Jun 3

Art On the Side

Fine artists and makers will bring their beautiful work to Liberty! Dedicated and separate areas for Fine Art and the Makers Market. Located in the parking lots next to The Artisan Market at 118 N Main Street, Liberty. Learn more at eventeny.com.

Jun 17

Pride Bar Crawl

Your ticket includes 102 complimentary drink shots, crawl stadium cup, exclusive drink specials, pro photographer, after party, bar crawl map and customer pride badges with vouchers. Grab your tickets at eventbrite.com.

EVENTS

Aug 18-20

Ethnic Enrichment Festival

One of the largest gatherings of multiculturalism - focusing on the traditional cultures found here in our home, Kansas City and its surrounding metro area. Visit eeckc.org.

Sep 15-17

Fall Fun Festival

Admission to the festival is FREE and all are welcome! Come out and enjoy the parade, handmade crafters and vendors, carnival, live music & performances on two stages, festival food, car show and more! Details at www.bluespringsfallfestival.com.

Sep 23

Country, Folk, & Gospel Festival

Featuring 150 artists and crafters, classic cars, frisbee dogs, cowboy shows, pony rides, and dozens of attractions, games, and contests. Best of all, admission is FREE! Check out the Taste of K.C. Food Garden, with delicious cuisine, and cold domestic and craft beers. National recording artists will be performing throughout the afternoon and evening on the main stage. Details at eventbrite.com.

Oct 28

Halloween Bar Crawl

Featuring a $1000 grand prize costime contest, 1-2 drink or shot included with ticket, stadium cup, exclusive drink specials and food specials, waived cover fees at all venues, awesome after party, custom Halloween badge with vouchers and more. Visit eventbrite.com for details.

Nov TBA

Gin & Tea Party

Come join us down the rabbit hole in Kansas City! Enjoy magical performances, sip on enchanting cocktails, and interact with characters from the beloved fairytale! Join the waitlist at madhatterginteaparty.com.

EATING

THE PSYCHOLOGY

Control weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

Control weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

ConsumptionSome of us more than others realize that what we eat can effect how we feel such as eating too little or too much. We should be able to enjoy what we eat but also feel better when we do. Eating healthy is a challenging task that many of us

strive to achieve but often fall short. InfluencesCultural, social, family, and economical factors may be a direct influence linked to our food and eating behaviors. However, a more serious influence such as stress, boredom and anxiety can play a larger role as many of us eat as a coping mechanism. Although it can

sometimes help bring relief and ease feelings, it often leads to regret and build more negativity. Avoiding the problem with food will often create another problem with self-image when suffering from weight gain or other negative affects caused by unhealthy eating.

Weight Management -

of your weight by creating a routine. If you’re getting a craving between meals, try to exercise or find another way to distract yourself from food.

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Eating Diary - This is a great tool to keep track of your eating habits. Record what food you eat and when you eat it. Also take note of how you feel after eating and if you were doing anything while eating such as using your phone or watching TV.

By recording your habits, you will be able to pinpoint which foods and activities to avoid. The diary can also assist you when you’re working with a dietitian to help you make the best decisions.

With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury. Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every

whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.

We made a list that factors in itinerary affordability, health ratings, and reputation among experts and travelers.

KANSAS CITY ANTI-VIOLENCE PROJECT

KCAVP was created to address this gap by providing support and services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender queer and questioning victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and hate violence in the Kansas City, Missouri metro area.

KCAVP.ORG | (816) 349-9371

THE KANSAS CITY CENTER FOR INCLUSION

To provide safe, inclusive LGBTQIA+ community spaces where people can come for education, resources, and activities, as well as support a more cohesive LGBTQIA+ community in the greater Kansas City area. INCLUSIVEKC.ORG

INCLUSIVEKC.ORG

We are a community of members that create, identify, and enhance business opportunities for LGBTQ+ and allied organizations through advocacy, promotion, and facilitation of the success of the LGBTQ+ business community and our allies to foster a more inclusive and vibrant economy in Kansas City and across the MidAmerica region. Our guiding principles are equality, inclusion, economics, and education. MIDAMERICALGBT.ORG

EQUALITY KANSAS

Our mission is to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. We work towards our mission through education, public policy advocacy, and political action. EQKS.ORG

LION HOUSE

Our housing program is to offer a hand-up approach to serving members of the LGBTQ community to move from unstable housing, un-housed or street homelessness to maintaining their own stable and sustainable housing. LIONHOUSEKC.ORG

ATTORNEY

Mark M. Ferguson, Attorney at Law 5

CHIMNEY SERVICE

Mad Hatter Chimney Service and Repair 9

DOORS AND VINYL

Cornerstone Home Improvements 7

EYE CARE

Brill Eye Center | AEG Vision 7

FAMILY LAW

Pingel Family Law LLC 13

FINE DINING

Wandering Vine at The Castle 13

HAIR CARE Rose Quartz Hair Company 13

OSI SERVICES

OSI Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 9

PEST CONTROL

Critter Control of KCMO 9

TRAVEL

Acendas Travel .................................................................................................................... 5

WINDOWS

Cornerstone Home Improvements 7

WINE

Wandering Vine at The Castle 13