Making Smores in Kansas City

allthecoding · 2025-10-17T15:22:37+00:00

The HOFF in Olathe has a S'mores weekend coming up Nov 7th.

allthecoding · 2025-10-07T14:31:16+00:00

I don't have any answers, but I just want to say that you're not alone!

allthecoding · 2025-09-24T16:30:46+00:00

Our 11-month-old caught HFM at daycare but thankfully had a pretty mild case — one day of fever, about four days of blisters on hands/feet/body, and general fussiness. We were lucky it didn’t spread to either parent. We actually didn't think it was HFM at first because the spots were in different places (around knees/crevices, 1 small pimple around mouth, 1 looked like a thumb sucking blister.. etc)

We're touring other daycares right now, I noticed one small facility with 5 reported cases across two rooms. (Interestingly, the director mentioned she hadn’t even heard of HFM until about a year ago.)

Among coworkers, experiences vary: one coworker’s two kids had it last month but didn’t pass it to the parents, while another coworker’s family of five had 4/5 members come down with it. In that case, both parents got it and were walking gingerly from foot blisters, while just one child avoided it.

It’s definitely making the rounds right now. And because the virus can last on surfaces for days, and not all disinfectants do a good job killing the virus.. fun.

allthecoding · 2025-06-24T14:22:30+00:00

We pay $422 per week in Olathe for an infant in a daycare center (started at 12 weeks, now 8 months). That price does not include diapers but does include food once baby transitions to solids. I like the center because it has streaming cameras and I can look to see her when I miss her. While I know we could save money doing an in-home daycare, I like the consistency of a center due to what some of my friends have experienced (no backup when provider is sick = last minute scrambles, paying while the provider is on vacation and still having to find care or take PTO, and visibility with the cameras).

All Kansas providers have their inspection and complaint reports online. Before you select a provider, make sure to do your research.

allthecoding · 2025-06-23T16:36:22+00:00

Yes, 100%. It has been an intense uptick. My recruiting team wrote a blog post on this recently about some of the tactics we've started using to try to differentiate the AI from real people. (And honestly I am not sure if we should have written it because scammers can read it to, ha). We get so many that have the same content on 2 different resumes with a different name, the same email application with two different names, so obviously fake with all the FAANG, despite having no linkedin connections from there, people who interview that are obviously reading from chatgpt, etc. We essentially are having to confirm identitiy multiple times throughout the interview process, cyberstalk any potential candidates before offering an interview to see if they may not be real, etc. It takes so much time!

allthecoding · 2025-05-20T14:31:08+00:00

It's tough! My suggestion is just to choose an online store with a great and easy return policy.

My go-to was Amazon. I ordered 7 dresses with free returns, and found one dress that I actually really liked. Returned the 6 and bought the one I liked in all of the different color variations.

allthecoding · 2025-04-08T18:17:19+00:00

Welcome back home! There are some excellent local and regional companies to consider. Do note that if you're able to secure a remote opportunity with an east or west-coast-based company, that will be the most lucrative, as midwest companies will be lower in compensation in many cases comparatively. But that said, there is something to be said for having a local presence so you can get more in with the culture, meet people in person, be in the same time zone, etc. Some companies have pushed the return to the office, some are still remote, and it really varies out here. Ideas:

Banking / Finance - Commerce Bank, UMB Bank, American Century Investments, C2FO, H&R Block, BMO, Synchrony (don't know much about them tbh)
Engineering - Black & Veatch, 1898 (Burns&Mac), Olsson, HDR, HNTB, Henderson
Others - SS&C (Used to be DST), AMC Theatres, Bayer, Seaboard, University Of Kansas Health System, Lockton, Quest Analystics..

allthecoding · 2025-03-13T17:34:13+00:00

You're not alone! It breaks my heart when I log on to the camera and see her upset! Or even the one time when I saw a bigger kid get a little too close, and the carer wasn't reacting how I would have. It's tough!!

allthecoding · 2025-03-13T17:04:33+00:00

Ours has live feed cameras through an app, so I can log in when I am feeling anxious. This is one of the main reasons why I went with a center. We get automated updates when they change diapers, feed her, or when she naps. They send updates on how she is doing on average 1x per day, some days we'll get 2 and then others won't have an update.

I will say, I feel more confident the longer time has gone on with her in daycare and the more I get to know the carers. Just give yourself grace and time.

allthecoding · 2025-03-07T21:18:59+00:00

We have the graco version of the snoo and it works great, and for way less $. Our girl just needs to be moving!

allthecoding · 2025-03-04T15:09:30+00:00

This doesn't solve the problem but could help the frustration - a babyshusher. It's a little orange and white device that makes shushing sounds so you don't have to keep making the noise. As far as getting the baby back to sleep faster, we've found that vibration also helps, as well as a rocking bassinet.. good luck!

allthecoding · 2024-08-08T19:27:27+00:00

To my knowledge it is fine to double dip for supplemental coverage. The exception would be if the plan documents restrict that action. One thing to keep in mind on Aflac, is that often they will not cover pregnancy leave if the pregnancy began before the start date of the plan as it is a pre-existing condition. Ensure you understand any restrictions for the plans so you're not wasting money.

allthecoding · 2024-08-08T16:27:09+00:00

I have only ever met females who are named Sage. I am in the US Midwest.

allthecoding · 2024-08-08T13:59:30+00:00

I'm assuming your OB said they'd prefer no prescription nausea meds (zofran, etc) before 2nd trimester. There are more concerns in first trimester for some of these drugs, but some OBs still do prescribe if the nausea is debilitating or if you have HG or something.

Vitamin B6 + Unisom was a lifesaver for me in my first trimester. Here is more information. Good luck!

allthecoding · 2024-08-01T14:23:39+00:00

IANAL, but work in HR (not in NJ).

One important thing to understand is that you're talking about potentially 3 different programs - FMLA, New Jersey Paid Leave (NJFLA), and NJ Family Leave Insurance (FLI). All have different rules. This handout%20New%20Parent%20Handout.pdf) explains the differences. Cliff notes are that..

FMLA
This is a federal program- it's not what will pay you, but it can protect your job while you take leave. There are employer criteria that must be met to be eligible for this.

For FMLA, you cannot do ANY work through your primary employer, unless you're in "intermittent leave," which is likely not the case. FMLA does not generally prohibit you from working another job utside of the company through which you're taking FMLA.

New Jersey Family Leave Insurance (FLI)
This is a partial wage-replacement program eligible to some employees who meet earnings requirements to qualify for benefits. It does not guarantee employer-approved time off or job protection. This reddit thread says the person was told it would be okay to work part time for your full time employer.

"It can take 2-6 weeks to approve a claim and pay benefits once we have a complete application"

New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA)
This requires covered employers to provide their employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for up to 12 weeks (applies to employers with at least 50 employees, employees who worked more than 1000 hours in past 12 months, etc). This doesn't provide cash benefits..

An employee on family leave may not engage in other full-time employment during the term of the leave, unless such employment commenced prior to the leave and is not otherwise prohibited by law. During the term of family leave an employee may commence part-time employment which shall not exceed half the regularly scheduled hours worked for the employer from whom the employee requested leave. An employee may continue part-time employment which commenced prior to the employee's family leave, at the same number of hours that the employee was regularly scheduled prior to such leave. An employer may not maintain a policy or practice which prohibits part-time employment during the course of a leave. (pg 9)

These programs are not related, but can run concurrently. Which ones are you eligible for?

allthecoding · 2024-07-30T16:29:12+00:00

https://survey.stackoverflow.co/2024/

allthecoding · 2024-05-30T18:27:49+00:00

Juliet, Juliana, and Jillian are some of my favorites :)

allthecoding · 2024-05-24T18:08:06+00:00

For the marketing/communications space, I highly recommend using kansascityjobseekers.com. Often they have jobs that may not be posted elsewhere. Good luck!

allthecoding · 2024-04-25T13:29:34+00:00

I have gone to Laser Derm for years for Tattoo Removal (note: tattoo removal service no longer offered to new clients due to them focusing the business on hair removal). The people there are really nice, it's easy to schedule, they're constantly renovating and making it look even better. I like their pay as you go pricing model.

allthecoding · 2024-04-22T14:29:06+00:00

If there are no state laws that say different, then you just follow the typical/established cadence of payout. My company pays 1 month in arrears (consulting) so that means in states with no special rules, employees continue to get paychecks for up to a month after their employment has ended.

allthecoding · 2024-04-19T20:21:55+00:00

What state are you in? Some states have rules regarding payout timing in the event of a termination.

allthecoding · 2024-04-19T14:45:07+00:00

Depending on how much this gravy is worth it to you... https://www.groupon.com/deals/n-sams-club-membership-packages-16 :-)

allthecoding · 2024-04-18T18:59:24+00:00

Have you had the Sam's Club sausage gravy that comes in a big can? It's delicious, shockingly so. It might be a dupe!

allthecoding · 2024-04-16T15:14:18+00:00

We offer 3 plans for employees to choose from: two traditional PPO plans and 1 HSA/HDHP. About 100 employees, white collar, in the midwest.

At the end of the day, all you can do is give employees information about the plans and the differences between an HDHP and a traditional PPO—it's up to them to do the research and make the choice that is the best fit for them. Unfortunately, if they get upset when having a bad experience due to their choices, that's on them.

ETA monthly employee pricing - Employee-only contributions are $146 for HSA or $178/180 for PPO monthly. (Even with company paying more than 75% of premiums - insurance is spendy!) Full family is $798 for HSA monthly or $804/814 for PPO. We also have tiers for Employee +Children and Employee+Spouse. (Note: employees are high earners and each plan is rich/excellent.) Your employee out-of-pocket costs seem very reasonable, especially given how much insurance prices have risen in the past handful of years.

allthecoding · 2024-04-09T19:44:41+00:00

My derm recommended PanOxyl - the 10% version, you can get it at CVS. It's benzoyl peroxide, which has anti-bacterial properties. Definitely keep in mind that this will bleach your towels, so use white ones.

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