Notes From the Publisher & Staff

Mama Mia, it’s May!

Hey, it’s May! We’re excited for warmer weather, blooming flowers, and long walks on (fingers crossed) windless, perfect evenings. We’re also pumped for all the celebrations this month brings: graduation parties, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day and — most importantly — Mother’s Day. It’s time to celebrate the women who have nurtured, loved and supported us throughout our lives. We will accept jewelry, flowers and cold, hard cash, thank you very much.

But seriously, we wouldn’t be who we are without the strong female figures in our lives. Mothers come in all shapes and sizes, and while some of us may have a biological mother, others may have a stepmother, grandmother, aunt, or a close family friend who has played the role of a mother figure. The beauty of motherhood is that it transcends bloodlines and family ties. It’s the love and care that matter the most.

In this issue, we’re sharing the story of one Wichita mom who started blogging as a way to stay home with her newborn daughter. Today, the blog and social media channels known as White Kitchen Red Wine are providing delicious recipes, party ideas and hosting tips to readers and viewers across the nation and globe — many of them moms seeking to make their families’ lives a little more “rosy.” Check out our fun interview with Sara Ayesh, and look for the special SPLURGE! Spritz cocktail she concocted for our readers. We tasted it and it’s oh-so-yummy.

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Also in this issue is our May movie roundup. Treat the mom in your life to one of the new releases at a local theater and let her eat popcorn to her heart’s content. If you’re looking to feed her more than movie theater snacks, make sure to check out our list of great places to enjoy Mother’s Day brunch. It’s more than just pancakes and omelets!

So let’s take a few moments this month to celebrate all the mother figures in our lives. From the woman who stepped in and raised us when our biological mother couldn’t, to the grandmother who always had a listening ear and warm embrace, to the aunt who never missed a birthday or a holiday, and to the friend who always had a shoulder to cry on — we thank you.

XO, Jody and Amy

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