Because so many consumers have instant access to their account information, merchants aren’t allowed to place an “authorization” for an estimated tip. For example, if you go to dinner and the bill is $100 and you pay with a credit card, the restaurant might be tempted to “authorize” your card for $120-a 20% tip. If you choose to leave a 15% tip and... [Read more...]

Eric Berry was a GREAT pick!  He's a playmaker that will help transform their defense.  After Berry, I'm no so sure though.  They made some good decisions in the late rounds with guys who could impact the offense, but taking Dexter McCluster and Javier Arenas (both in Round 2) are questionable.  Final Grade: B-.  Here are the first three picks... Round... [Read more...]

 A Green Tip, courtesy of the EPA... While major appliances are provided by your apartment community, smaller appliances, such as toasters, flat-screen televisions and microwaves, can use up lots of electricity as well.  Keep your appliances in good working order and follow the manufacturer's suggestions for operation and maintenance. Shop for products... [Read more...]

We now know that buying in-season fruits and vegetables, particularly produce that has been grown locally, is better for our environment (and probably our taste buds and bodies too).  But it also provides an exciting opportunity to try new foods and to experiment with seasonal recipes! Check out this recipe for Asian Roll Lettuce Wraps.  If you make it,... [Read more...]

Hey Hampton Woods, I just found out that Pearl Jam is coming to the Sprint Center on Monday, May 3 as part of their 2010 US world tour.  Are you a fan?  I last went to a Pearl Jam concert some years ago back in college and they give a tremendous stage show!  Since 1990, the band has sold more than 30 million records in the US.  Band of Horses will be the... [Read more...]

Do you shop for your fresh food and produce locally? If not, you may want to give it some serious consideration. Although today's global market allows us to buy foods grown almost anywhere in the world at any given time, this option is not the most sustainable. Buying in-season fruits and vegetables that are locally grown helps to eliminate the environmental... [Read more...]

How many of you Hampton Woods residents have had the pleasure of attending a legendary Broadway play? If you're interested, now is your chance. From April 20-25, Broadway Across America will present A Chorus Line at the Kansas City Music Hall. If you're unfamiliar with the play, here's is a brief description In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for... [Read more...]

Check out this easy Do it Yourself recipe courtesy of The Daily Green… Revitalizing Avocado Hair Treatment 1 medium avocado — peeled and stoned 2 tablespoons honey Mash together the ingredients in a small bowl.  Massage into hair.  Leave for 20-30 minutes.  Wash hair as usual.  Makes 1 application. Fogelman Management Group is focused on... [Read more...]

Hey Fogelman folks…the 2010 NCAA Basketball Tournament is wrapping up this weekend and if you’ve been following, you know that it has been ripe with upsets. As for the Fogelman Bracket Challenge, it’s still too close to call. There are numerous scenarios that can play out, each one resulting in a different winner. Here is what we know… If Duke... [Read more...]

Has anyone ever ate at Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant?  I took my family to the one on 119th street in between Blackbob and Pflumm in Olathe  last night and we had a fantastic experience.  I have a family of 5 and we all ate for under $30!  You have to understand with a large family we are always looking for a bargain price and a good meal.  The service... [Read more...]