Melissa Ferraro
Melissa and her husband (Tenured Professor at Kstate- Go Wildcats!!) moved to Manhattan Kansas from Florida about 7 years ago. They recently moved to St. George with their 3 boys (ages 6, 4, and 1) her mother in law, brother in law (age 15), 2 dogs, 2 fish, a tortoise, and a whole bunch of chickens! Melissa is a stay at home mama but has a background in child/adolescent social work and teaches night classes at Manhattan Christian College. If she’s not taking her kids to sports practice, after school activities, or play dates, you can catch her cooking, gardening, reading, and finding new fun recipes to try or home decor ideas on Pinterest.
Kid’s Guide to K-State Fun
K-State is so much a part of Manhattan, and there are plenty of ways to explore all the university offers without being a student. Check out our guide to K-State fun for future Wildcats.
K-State...
Tour Hildebrand Farms Dairy in Junction City
Ever go to the grocery store and wonder where those fun glass milk bottles come from? Are you interested in learning about how fresh cream and butter are made? Want to see some sweet...
Mom’s Guide to the Manhattan Farmers’ Market
On Saturdays, it's time to complete my weekly grocery shopping at the Manhattan Farmers' Market! Here you can find homegrown and homemade items from local growers, producers, and crafters. Established in 1979, the Downtown...
Spend a Day in Wamego
Follow the yellow brick road to Wamego, where you’ll instantly find yourself in the middle of the Merry Old Land of Oz. Yes, it is true that the Wizard of Oz was not filmed...
Best Donuts In and Around Manhattan
Donuts are definitely one of my family’s favorite treats. Check out this guide for some of the best donuts in and around Manhattan.
A & H Farm
Plan a day to check out A&H Farm! They...
Brunch with Kids in the Manhattan Area
Rise and dine; it's brunch time! Check out this guide for some of our favorite restaurants for brunch with kids in the Manhattan area.
Best Brunch in and around Manhattan
Bluestem Bistro
1219 Moro Street, Manhattan, KS...
Moms’ Guide to Sunset Zoo in Manhattan
The sun is shining, and the warm weather has finally arrived, so considering taking a trip out to the Sunset Zoo! Use this guide for some helpful tips for your visit.
Plan Your Visit
Location
2333 Oak Street, Manhattan,...
A Long Weekend in Oklahoma City
Have a long weekend coming up and thinking of getting out of town? Try venturing out of Kansas and drive about 4.5 hours south to Oklahoma City!
Preparing for the Drive
Let me start off with...
Tips for Taking Kids to a Kansas State Baseball Game
Take me out to the ball game! Put on your purple and head out to a K-State Baseball game this season! Just like Pete Hughes (the K-State baseball coach – yes, I did have...
Day Trip to Salina, Kansas
Want to get out of town and spend the day somewhere new? Consider heading southwest on I-70 and spending a day in Salina, Kansas! There are lots of actives and attractions for the whole...