It's the season for road trips, so we've scoured the Midwest for family-fun destinations that are a short drive away but long on fun. If you're staying home, get inspired by a Lake Lotawana weekend escape that just might motivate you to find a vacation home of your own. HGTV and DIY network host Matt Blashaw shares how he got into home-improvement network gigs, and how coming to Kansas City to film an episode led to his relocation here. Wine bars are popping up all over the metro, and food writer Jenny Vergara shares ten of the best. Departments and columns include beauty, wellness, and fashion; entertaining; expanded arts and culture coverage; dining out and dining in, including recipes and up-to-date info on KC's restaurant and bar scene.
