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We spotlight outstanding Kansas City area businesses and their owners, giving you, our readers, a deeper insight into who they are and what they do.

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While it is true that holidays break a lot of us, some don’t realize it until that credit card bill arrives in January.

Check out Kacie’s tips on page 40 of our November issue.

If you have any questions you’d like Kacie to answer, submit them to [email protected].

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Do you agree?

Christmastime is magical when you have kids. But it’s a whole new version of magic when you have teenagers.

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Story by @ksujulie  

Photo by Jami Bowman

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What could be memorable than enjoying good food from our best local restaurants?

Check out page 20 of our December issue to learn more.

 Austins Bar & Grill

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@StoryKC 

@BURNTENDBBQ  

YaYa's Euro Bistro
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Achieve success and a gratifying career through resume writing, LinkedIn profile optimization, cover letter writing and more with the help of @theWritique .

Check out this story by Judy Goppert . (page 24)

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📷 Jami Bowman

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We asked celebrity makeup artist Stacy Vizcarra to tell us about the things to focus on if attending certain events. Check out our December issue to know more. (page 22)

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Story by readandthreads @TiffanyKilloren 

Photo by Jami Bowman

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It is the season of spending time with the people that matter the most. Visit junque drawer in downtown, see page 18 of our December issue to learn more and don’t forget to mention this SIMPLYkc article when you visit to receive a special gift! 

Written by @brennanhallockdesign

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Check out our local holiday shopping guide in our December issue. (pg12)

@cpxbm_LUX by Mitzy 
@cuorebella_kc    
@miabelladonnamedspa 
@sazzyslingerie
@junquedrawer  
@zumbarsoap

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The holidays are not only a time to catch up with loved ones, but they’re also a time when we usually indulge in our favorite comfort foods.

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Written by @AdventHealth

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Sparkle these holidays with the latest fashion trends from @shopscoobie that’s full of sparkle, bright colors, feathers and sequins. 

Check these out on page 26 of our December issue and get festive with check, plaid and velvet this holiday season.

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It’s once again the happiest and most joyful month. Though for many, it may be the most stressful because of the pressure of creating the perfect holidays.
PHOTOS @westelmphotography 
MODEL Kyrie Killen with @voicesandmodels
WARDROBE @shopscoobie
HMUA @AGlaviano

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Here are some smart tips to ensure everyone gets along and to make the best out of your family gathering this thanksgiving season. (page 20)

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Written by Bethaney Phillips

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Meet Gretchen Graber McGraw, owner of @fitwearboutique. From the dirt on McGraw’s favorite places to dine, drink, and even where she takes her out-of-town guests, we got everything you need to know. Check out page 30 of our November issue.

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Anxious about seeing your family for the holidays (because of a personal issue)?

Check out what Kacie has to say on page 37 of our November issue.

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And if you have any questions you’d like Kacie to answer, submit them to [email protected].

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Great news, Kansas City is full of amazon book nooks and shops that offer a perfect little getaway. Browse a local bookshop with Bookish article by @readandthreads on page 36.

@ParkvilleCoffee 
@RainyDayBooks
@whitelightbookstore
@HillcrestPlatte 

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Enjoy the holiday with family and taste the good food from our best local restaurants!
Check page 22 of our November issue.

@austinsbargrill
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@StoryKC 
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@BURNTENDBBQ  https://t.co/5judEF8szY

@yayaskc https://t.co/48P8soBjnR

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Thanksgiving birthdays are decided for you. Doesn’t matter if you’re turning four, 41 or 81 because Thanksgiving birthdays are always the same.

Check out this story by @ksujulie  on page 28 of our latest issue.

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Photo by Jami Bowman

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There are a lot of choices when it comes to Medicare. You wanna make sure your choices aren’t costing you unnecessarily so here’s a list of five common mistakes to avoid during this time. (page 16)

Written by Ryan Tyner, MD, Chief Physician Executive, @Optum  Kansas City

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Do you agree? Kids of all ages learn from their parents’ direction.
Assigning tasks to our kids help them learn responsibility. Visit page 34 of our latest issue for some tasks you can consider assigning to your kids of all ages.
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Story by Judy Goppert

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This season, try something exotic for a creamy dessert!

Check out and try this Blood Orange Creme Brulee recipe by @ginareardonkc –a definite star among the stars of the crème brûlée lineup.

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Photo by @melaniejoi.photography

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Dogs can be essential to our lives, both as pets and as service dogs. @vital_k9 understands that. To learn more about the dog trainings, visit page 32 of our November issue.

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Story by @brennanhallockdesign

Photo by @jamibowman