Hannah Hausmann gives her middle school social studies students a five-minute update each Monday on her wedding planning endeavors.

Party perfect or party pooped? I know this is a very busy time for most of us, but dazzle we must at all the parties and gatherings ahead. So here are some my favorite quick tricks to get party prepared in a fraction of the time.

I love December. It is full of warm gatherings, shimmering decorations and heartfelt gift giving.

The season changes here in the Midwest are breathtaking, as the crisp, cool air and warm colors bring on the holidays. There’s lots of  closet organizing, baking and my favorite winter “chore,” Christmas shopping!

Get it? Horrorable? It’s close to Halloween, and I made a scary hair joke.

Last week, my column was all about my favorite things for your hair. It offered descriptions about my favorite products I love and why I love them.

Just like Oprah, Mary has her favorite things!

An Independence man wanted on warrants for first-degree armed robbery and possession of dangerous drugs was arrested after a lengthy pursuit by police on Saturday afternoon.

Well, friends, you may or may not have heard of one of the latest trends that has everyone flocking to the salon. It is feather hair extensions – rooster feathers to be exact. They can be washed, dried, even flat ironed or curled right along with the rest of your hair, and they come in a plethora of fine, feathery colors.

There are tons of ways to add bangs to all kinds of styles in order to create great looks for any occasion. Different types of bangs vary on placement and texture.