Once Upon A Smile

09/04/2026

Hi, Vincent here. 👋 I'd love to chat with you about our upcoming book drive.

I'm still working on the whole 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 thing, but I am VERY qualified in the looking-cute-next-to-books department.

This October, Once Upon A Smile is collecting books to help give more kids in our community stories of their very own. 💙

We've actually had this project in the works for a while. But after Dolly Parton's recent passing, it feels even more meaningful.

Dolly spent decades championing children's literacy through her beloved Imagination Library and helping put books into the hands and homes of little readers. What an incredible legacy to leave behind. We can't think of a better time to do our small part right here at home.

So consider this your official 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘! 📖

Our book drive begins October 1, and we'll be sharing all the details soon.

Until then… you might want to start peeking at those bookshelves. 👀📚

— Vincent, unofficial Chief Book Officer

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend! ☀️

Our office will be closed 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳𝘁𝗵, so our team can enjoy a little extra time with family and friends.

We’ll be back in the office and ready to see your smiles on 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟴𝘁𝗵! 🦷

We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and fun holiday weekend!

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09/03/2026

Getting you ready for tomorrow's Hard Hat Happy Hour in Downtown Blue Springs 🎉 Look at all those deals 🤑

In addition, our cone will be popping up randomly at different locations throughout and if you're lucky enough to find her, you may even win some fun, FREE prizes 👀📍

🌟 Hard Hat Happy Hour is a weekly celebration of our downtown businesses, working hard for you during the ongoing construction. Construction is temporary, but community is FOREVER 🌟

Stop by after work, or on your way out of town for the holiday weekend and show these businesses some love 🫶

09/03/2026

Who said dental timers are just for kids? ⏱️🎶

Two minutes sounds quick… until you’re standing at the sink brushing your teeth and suddenly you’re pretty sure it’s been long enough. 😅

Instead of guessing, set a timer or throw on a two-minute song and let it do the counting for you. It’s an easy little trick that can help you slow down, brush more thoroughly, and give every tooth some attention.

No fancy routine required—just brush, bop, and you’re done. 🪥✨

Do you use a timer, a song, or another trick to help you brush your best? Tell us in the comments!

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09/01/2026

Okay, Blue Springs—we gave you the tip, now here’s your challenge! 💙👷

Downtown Blue Springs is making supporting local a little more fun with Diggin’ Downtown Bingo! Grab a card, head downtown, and check off squares as you shop, eat, explore, and support our local businesses. 🛍️🍕🎉

Get five in a row for a Bingo—or go for a Blackout! Plus, there are some pretty great prizes up for grabs. 👀

📅 Play now through October 31 at noon.

👉 Grab your Bingo card + get all the details here:
https://www.downtownbluesprings.org/2026/08/24/34882/diggin-downtown-bingo/

Let’s get out there and show Downtown Blue Springs some love! 💙

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09/01/2026

09/01/2026

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸! 💙

There’s a lot happening in Downtown Blue Springs right now! While the ongoing construction and improvements are helping shape the future of our downtown, getting to many local businesses may be a little trickier than usual—and that can make a 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲.

So this week, our tip is simple: 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀. 🛍️☕🍕

Now is a great time to stop in, make a purchase, grab a meal, book an appointment, or remind our downtown businesses that our community is still showing up for them.

📍 Here are some of the Downtown Blue Springs businesses we’d love to send a little extra support (see comment section for tags):

🍴 𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟:
Bean Counter Café
Brewer's Sports Bar & Grill
East Forty Brewing
Lara's Cakes and Bakes
Pizza Shoppe Blue Springs
Scout Coffee
The Keg on Main

🛍️ 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟:
Genevieve's
MVP Awards and Engraving
Olive + Clay Creative Co.
Read & Rooted
Roses & Such LLC
Saving Soles
Two Jewelers

✨ 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟:
A Healthy Change Hypnotherapy
Bronzed By Bri
Friends of the Blue Springs Ballet
GFM Recording Studios
Infinity Massage & Bodywork
Megan's Yoga Tribe
MarShels Hair and Nail Studio
Spatique on Main

A little extra effort to support local right now can go a long way. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱—and let’s show our Downtown Blue Springs businesses just how much their community is behind them! 💙

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08/31/2026

A very special congratulations is in order! 💍✨

We’re celebrating our wonderful dental assistant, Michilla, and her husband, Harrison, as they start this exciting new season of life together. 🤍

Michilla & Harrison, we’re wishing you so much happiness in the years ahead — filled with laughter, wonderful memories, new adventures, and lots of love. Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Cortinas! 🥂✨

📷 by Decked Out Candids

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08/29/2026

A healthy smile helps children feel confident and ready to learn.

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀:
✔️ Schedule a dental cleaning
✔️ Replace worn toothbrushes
✔️ Pack a water bottle instead of sugary drinks
✔️ Encourage brushing twice a day and daily flossing

Healthy teeth support healthy kids! 🪥👧

A healthy smile helps children feel confident and ready to learn.

Before school starts:
✔️ Schedule a dental cleaning
✔️ Replace worn toothbrushes
✔️ Pack a water bottle instead of sugary drinks
✔️ Encourage brushing twice a day and daily flossing

Healthy teeth support healthy kids! 😁

08/27/2026

A big thank you to 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 for stopping by with a donation for our School Supply Drive! 🎒✏️ We’re so grateful for the support of local businesses and community members who are helping us collect supplies for 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹.

There’s still time to join in! We’ll be collecting school supplies and backpacks through 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬, at Once Upon A Smile during our regular office hours, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆–𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠–𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠.

Every donation helps local students start the school year with the tools they need to learn, grow, and feel prepared. 💙

See the full supply list and learn more about the drive here:
👉 https://onceuponasmile.com/our-practice/community-involvement/

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀! 📚✨

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