What’s the Tea in Rural KC

40. BISON & BABIES W/ AUDREY BADGLEY

On this episode of "What's the Tea in Rural KC," Kelsey sits down with mom, running friend, and animal lover, Audrey Badgley. The two discuss how Audrey grew and then lessened her bison herd and then dive into Audrey's journey to motherhood through IVF, domestic adoption, and embryo adoption.

39. TID BITS W/ KELSEY

Kelsey sits down for her first solo episode to talk about how she got into the real estate industry, tips for sellers to prepare their home for the market and the timeline buyers should be prepared for when house shopping. She also answers listener submitted questions about her marketing, Rural KC, and staying organized as a business owner and mom of two.

38. WHAT WE'RE DOING WITH THE KIDS THIS SUMMER W/ MEGAN MADSEN

FIND KELSEY'S SUMMER IN RURAL KC GUIDE, HERE [https://locallivingrealestate.myflodesk.com/qam6ilbkjy]! SUMMER IN RURAL KC: * Strawberry U-Picks (Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch [https://www.funfarmpumpkinpatch.com/] / Fahrmeier's [https://www.facebook.com/FahrmeiersMarket/]) * Powell Gardens Painted Garden [https://powellgardens.org/painted-garden/] * Blue Branch Creek Trail [https://www.cityofgrainvalley.org/files/parks_and_recreation/blue_branch_creek_trail_info_sheet_20220623pdf_36902.pdf] BEAT THE HEAT (INDOOR ACTIVITIES): * The Rabbit Hole [https://www.rabbitholekc.org/] * Rainbow Slime [https://www.rainbowslimeco.com/] * Crown Center Showplace [https://www.crowncenter.com/listings/crown-center-showplace] * Mystic Mountain [https://mysticmountainplayground.com/] * My Little Town [https://www.mylittletownwsbg.com/] * Book with a Cop * Splash Pad - Higginsville [http://www.higginsvilleparksandrec.com/splash-pad.html] * Splash Pad - Buckner * Splash Pad - Mill Creek SUMMER PURCHASES: * Roe Powder Sunscreen [https://go.shopmy.us/p-55708386] * Gingham Water Bottle [https://go.shopmy.us/p-55710159] * Kids Water Bottle [https://go.shopmy.us/p-55710093] WHAT WE'RE BAKING AND MAKING * Garden season! Adding mini watermelon, tomatillos, and pepperocino this year. * Fairy/succulent garden * Bracelet kit [https://go.shopmy.us/p-55712254] WORTH THE DRIVE * College World Series [https://cwsomaha.com/] * MO State Fair [https://www.mostatefair.com/] * Branson/Dogwood Canyon [https://dogwoodcanyon.org/] SURVIVE TO FIVE/EASY RECIPES * Chicken Ceasar sliders/wraps * Pasta salad * Sheet pan sausage and veggies * Steak Sunday/steak salad Monday * Blackstone Philly cheesesteaks RURAL KC ICE CREAM PUNCH LIST * The Sno Station [https://thesnostation.com/menu] * Maid Rite [https://www.facebook.com/p/Maid-Rite-100053120036560/] * Cree-Mee Freeze [https://www.facebook.com/CreeMeeFreezeConcordiaMo/] * AJ's Dairy Bar [https://www.facebook.com/dairybar.colecamp/] * Schreiman Orchard [https://www.facebook.com/p/Schreiman-Orchards-100064617045707/] * Wine slushies - Arcadian Moon [https://www.arcadianmoon.com/]

37. CASA W/ JORDAN MURRY

In this episode of What’s the Tea in Rural KC, Kelsey sits down with Jordan Murry, volunteer with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). They discuss the time commitment to volunteer for the program, how many foster children areimpacted by CASA volunteers, what home visits look like, and the importance of these advocates for children in our community. Jordan reported that only 20-25% of foster children in our county have a CASA due to limited volunteers. Our hope with this episode is that this information gets to those that are willing to volunteer with our youth and serve as a voice for these children while they are within the court system. Please share if feel inclined <3 CASA (COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE): CASA in Lafayette and Saline Counties [⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/1DjPA1N4Gr/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠] National CASA [https://nationalcasagal.org/] SPILL THE TEA: Part-time volunteer coordinator position OPEN! Contact Lafayette/Saline County Coordinator, Joan Blackburn: executivedirector@15thcircuitcasa.org [executivedirector@15thcircuitcasa.org] RURAL KC'S BEST KEPT SECRET: Scout Coffee [https://www.scoutcoffee.shop/] Broken Dollar Saloon [https://www.facebook.com/p/Broken-Dollar-Saloon-100066318319148/] Lovett Coffeehouse [https://thelovettcoffeehouse.square.site/] The Majestic [https://majestickc.com/] 1587 Prime [https://1587prime.com/] The Rockhill Grille [https://therockhillgrille.com/] Green Lady Lounge [https://greenladylounge.com/] The Drum Room [https://providence-kc.com/drum-room/] DINNER IN A DASH: Kevin’s Frozen Meals from Costco Price Chopper smoked meats

36. LAFAYETTE COUNTY CHILDREN'S SERVICE FUND W/ MARLON DYER

If you’ve ever wondered where your local tax dollars actually go—or how decisions impacting your kids’ schools get made—this one’s for you. I’m chatting with Marlon Dyer, a lifelong Lafayette County resident and former educator, about everything from public education challenges to the Children’s Services Fund and the real impact it’s making on families right here in our community. Plus, we get into local elections, small-town involvement, and a few Warrensburg favorites. Grab your iced coffee… this one’s worth the sip. ☕️ Lafayette County Children's Services Fund [https://www.lccsf.org/]