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July Playlist: Summer Chill

We’ve finally hit true summer temps in Kansas City, after suffering through a grey and rainy June. When the heat rises, I start to crave cooler beats. I want something that will make sway…but nothing that will make me sweat more than I already am. My criteria for this July...

Music in June: Wonderful Wanderlust

I know I’m not the only person who gets a bad case of wanderlust the minute the calendar flips to Summer. There’s something about the longer days, warmer weather and childhood memories of three free months that make me want to leave everything behind for open windows and open...

May in Music: Savor A Long Stretch In The Sunshine

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about rest. I’m not naturally a restful person. I’m a dreamer, schemer, planner, creator, do-er. Even in my baby pictures, I’ve got my eyes wide open and my fists clenched while my twin sis, Megan, is all carefree smiles. I’ve always been wound...

April in Music: New Playlist For Spring

It’s spring! I’m working in a coffeehouse this morning, and the doors are all open. The sun is streaming in. The grass is getting green. Daffodils are everywhere. And all of a sudden, I’m out of winter hibernation mode and up for anything—including staying out late to see live music...

March in Music: Playlists for lions and lambs

I’m sitting here on the last day of February, watching the snow come down. It’s supposed to fall well into the day tomorrow, the first of the new month. I am not a fan of cold, winter and greyness, so I am holding tight to the old adage about...

February in Music: 3 Playlists for Different Valentine’s Days

Here at Gimme Some Oven, we never shy away from a celebration. Even if that celebration is fraught with complexity, controversy, and conflicting points of view. So, we’re diving head (and heart) first into February madness with three playlists for three different ways of celebrating Valentine’s Day

January in Music

Inspired by Ali’s new #GimmesomeDares, we created two playlists to get you moving (in the morning, if you dare). One is pop-ish, for those of you who prefer your motivation in dance-party form. The other is rock-ish, for those of you who need a little more aggression to get...

December in Music (3 Playlists!)

Hey everyone! We’re a little late with our December In Music post this month. But to make up for it, my friend Sarah and I teamed up to bring you not just one, or two, but three (free!) Spotify playlists for your holiday listening pleasure. For those of you who love Christmas...

What Movies Shaped Your Childhood?

I have several movies that looped in the background of my childhood, creating a mesh of memories and meaning that influenced my life and worldviews in surprisingly profound ways. I'll tell you about three from my very early days (3 to 5 years)...if you tell me some of yours!

How To Start A Book Club

5 tips on how to start a book club...that's awesome...and that lasts. :)

5 Tips for Hosting The Best Movie Night Ever

I'm on a quest. A quest to perfecting the art of Hosting Movie Nights. I am still early on my journey, but here's a few things I've learned so far.

10 Things I’ve Learned From Watching Movies

I'm always trying to connect the films I see with my everyday life. Movies inspire me, challenge my assumptions, change my views, break my heart, lift my soul, and, yes, even teach me Life Lessons. Here are ten.