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There are so many great places to swim in Springfield, MO, and the surrounding area. They are packed with amazing spots to swim, splash, and soak up the summer sun! As a Springfield MO maternity photographer, newborn photographer, and family photographer and mom of four, I know summer is our favorite season. Whether you’re looking […]

As a Springfield MO family photographer and mom of four, I get asked about fitness centers in Springfield MO with childcare all the time. It comes up in almost every family photo session I do. Working out with little kids at home is hard. I know because I have lived it. But finding a gym […]

If you’re looking for things to do in Kansas City with toddlers, you’ll be surprised at how many choices there are, no matter their interests! There are also plenty of fun and educational activities to entertain your little ones for hours! As a Kansas City family photographer (and mom of four), I hear from parents […]

Looking for bakeries in Springfield MO that can handle your little ones 1 year birthday cake, baby shower treats, or just a Saturday donut run? I am Jessica, a mom of four and a Springfield, MO maternity, newborn, and family photographer. My family has taste-tested our way through this town, and these four bakeries are […]

Looking for the best farmers markets in Springfield, MO? Shopping at a farmers market is a great way to support local growers, discover seasonal food, and learn more about where your groceries come from. You can often talk directly with the person who grew, raised, baked, or made the products you are buying. As a […]

Visiting corn mazes in Springfield MO are one of the fall activities I genuinely enjoy both with my kids and for a date night. The experience can be completely different depending on where you go, though. Some places offer a fairly simple maze and pumpkin patch, while others have enough rides, games, food, and haunted […]

There are a lot of things I love about fall, but visiting pumpkin patches in Springfield, MO is definitely near the top of the list. The cooler weather finally shows up, the leaves start changing, and my kids start asking almost every weekend if we’re going to pick out pumpkins yet. As a family photographer, […]

Finding good baby stores in Springfield, MO honestly isn’t as easy as it should be. Unlike bigger cities, we don’t have dozens of baby boutiques on every corner. But after four kids, I’ve figured out which stores are actually worth stopping at and which ones I find myself recommending over and over again. And since […]

Fall is one of my favorite seasons in Springfield. The weather finally cools down, the leaves begin to change, and my kids suddenly want to visit every pumpkin patch, corn maze, and apple orchard before the season disappears. As a Springfield, MO family photographer, I love how many of our favorite fall traditions also happen […]

Finding the best pediatric dentist in Springfield, MO, can feel like a big task, especially when most kids aren’t exactly fans of the dentist! Believe me, I get it. As a Springfield MO family photographer and mom of four, I’ve sat through my share of these appointments too. That’s why I decided to ask hundreds […]