The Dream Behind the Door
BEHIND THE STOREFRONTThe Dream Behind the DoorEvery small business begins with someone brave enough to un…
Community Bulletin
🍋 Today: Stop by Livi's Lemonade Stand at The Pediatric Place in Clinton from noon–4 p.m. an…
Kelsey’s Corner: The Places We Keep Going Back To
Kelsey’s Corner: The Places We Keep Going Back ToI've always believed that places can tell stor…
Summer Fun Doesn't Have To Break The Budget
The best summer memories are often the ones that cost the least.One of the biggest misconceptions about s…
Why Small-Town Summers Still Matter
In a world where everything feels increasingly fast-paced, there’s something incredibly grounding a…
Your Unofficial Local Summer Starter Pack
To officially enter “small-town summer mode,” you will likely need:At least one farmers marke…
Why Farmers Markets Feel Like the Start of Summer
Why Farmers Markets Feel Like the Start of SummerThere’s something about the first farmers market m…
Life Really is What You Make of It
Kelsey’s Corner: This Town Is What You Make of ItIf you know me, you know I’m an ab…
Why Local Organizations Matter More Than We Realize
Why Local Organizations Matter More Than We RealizeCommunity organizations often do their most meaningful…
Kelsey’s Corner: The Small Days Become the Big Memories
The Small Days Become the Big MemoriesAs parents, we put so much pressure on ourselves to create magical…
The “Worth It” Filter for Family Plans
Here’s what I’ve learned the hard way: an event can be amazing and still not be right for you…
Spread Local Love Downtown
A simple way to show up for small businesses—and let your kids see community in actionIf your famil…
Local Advocate Releases a Book for Kids Who Feel Everything:
Feature Article • Clinton – Warrensburg – Sedalia – Whiteman Air Force BaseFeature…
Kelsey's Corner: Local Love, the Kind That Holds Us Up
Kelsey’s Corner: Local Love, the Kind That Holds Us UpIn a town like Warrensburg, Missouri, l…
Kelsey’s Corner: The Heart of the Holidays
Kelsey’s Corner: The Heart of the HolidaysEvery year as the busy holiday season rolls in, I pause.&…
Holiday Market Spotlight: Higginsville Fun
Holiday Market Spotlight: Higginsville FunThis Saturday, November 22nd, the Higginsville Middle and High…
The Magic of Friday Nights in Small Towns
The Magic of Friday Nights in Small TownsThere’s something special about Friday nights here. You ca…
Sponsored Poplin: The Laundry Lifesaver Every Mom Needs
Laundry isn't just a task. It's an art form, and as moms with young children, we know the never-e…
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With a packed schedule between school, soccer practice, dance lessons, and more, it can be hard to pencil…
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For years, York County, Pennsylvania, was just a quick pit stop for us as we drove past, often pausing o…
Sponsored A Fulfilling Side Hustle That Brings Joy to You & Your Community
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