About Joplin MO Life

I created Joplin MO Life as a way to show people that there are plenty of things to do and see in a city of 50,000 people. I am a transplant to the area, a Chicago native who has lived in Joplin for almost three decades. Growing up in the Windy City, I was accustomed to having a wide variety of well-known museums, restaurants, sports venues, theaters, and parks nearby. I knew nothing about the area when I moved to Joplin, so began exploring.

For me, the fun part of visiting or moving to a city is discovering new things each week, whether it be a relatively unknown park, a new restaurant, or a community event. I enjoy seeking out these experiences and sharing my thoughts about them so that others can learn about the resources right in their backyards.

I believe that living in Joplin can be just as exciting as living in Chicago if you decide to fully immerse yourself in all that this community has to offer. So I invite you to browse through the different categories on this blog and enjoy some Joplin MO life!

Freelance Writing

I love writing about Joplin, and you can find my posts on the Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau’s website. I do write about other places and topics, too. Hop on over to Christine Sempetrean to read my posts about parenting, wellness, and random life musings.

You can also see a list of my published articles on LinkedIn, but here are some highlights:

Tastes From Around the World: Partaking in global-inspired eats in Kansas City, KS – (Visit Kansas City, KS)

Retail and Relaxation: The New R&R – (Olathe Convention & Visitors Bureau)

Kendrick House: The Forgotten Stepsister – (Ozark Hills & Hollows, pp. 52-55)

If you’re interested in having me write for your publication or company, send me an email at christine@joplinmolife.com.