Lifestyle Columns

Style Scout: Erin Spurlock

http://www.lawrence.com/photos/2015/aug/20/295555/Name: Erin SpurlockAge: 24Relationship status: Married with three catsHometown: Lawrence Time in Lawrence: 24 yearsOccupation: Admin support for the HR division at the city of LawrenceDream job: Owning my own bookstoreWhat were you doing when ...

Style Scout: Joe Thurston

http://www.lawrence.com/photos/2015/aug/20/295557/Name: Joe ThurstonAge: 32Relationship status: In a relationshipHometown: Prairie VillageTime in Lawrence: I lived in Lawrence for five years, but I live in Washington, D.C., now. I’m just visiting. I’ve been here since yesterday. Occupation: ...

Off the Beaten Plate: Dulce de leche chimichanga at Tres Mexicanos

http://www.lawrence.com/photos/2015/aug/19/295550/You’re likely to find a chimichanga — basically a deep-fried burrito — at almost any Mexican restaurant in town. What’s a little more off the beaten plate (ahem) is Tres Mexicanos’ sweet reworking of the Tex-Mex favorite, which in this ...

Bite Sighs: Cherry-chocolate brownies for back-to-school time

I don’t know how it goes around your house, but Back to School Night has me feeling a little sad. Junior goes to a great school with terrific teachers, and he loves being there. But when he’s at school, he’s not with me.I miss hearing all about his new favorite number, building blanket ...

Fix-It Chick: Use the right painters tape when painting or caulking

Masking tape was, as its name indicates, designed to mask surfaces. Its permeable nature and tacky adhesive are problematic for most paint or caulk related projects. Painters tape, on the other hand, is much more moisture resistance and its specialized adhesive seldom leaves residue behind when ...

Kansas City Connection: Truman Library exhibit looks back at WWII

This week, Kansas City is host to an extraordinary variety of cultural, historical and art exhibits and performances, as well as one of the area’s most enjoyable festivals.With this week marking the 70th anniversary of the surrender of Japan in World War II, it’s a fitting time to visit the ...