The Real Housewives…of Kansas City?

As much as it pains me to admit it, guys, I’ve watched several episodes of Bravo’s The Real Houswives” series and found them somewhat entertaining. Now I’m not saying that I’m a fan of the show (I’m not ready to risk suspension of my “Man Card”), but you can learn a lot about women from watching. It’s like Real World meets Sex and the City…not that I’ve ever watched that either.

Anyway, ever wonder what It would be like if they did a Kansas City version of the show? Well, we don’t have to wonder anymore. Check out this pilot episode…

How to Machine Wash Your Pillows

Did you know that your pillows should be washed almost as often as your bed sheets?  Makes sense if you think about it.  But they can be tricky to wash too…especially the fluffy ones.  Check out this vid for tips on how to wash yours.  And if you have some good cleaning tips of your own, please share!

Poll: When I get hungry, I want…

So many sandwiches, so little time!  We all have our favorites.  Mine is half-turkey, half-pastrami with lettuce and provolone.  What about you?  If you had two pick between two of the most common sandwich types, Hampton Woods, which would you pick?  Take our sandwhich survey (in the column to the right).

Are you ready for some BBQ?

I looove BBQ! Chances are that you do to.  So I’m wagering that you’re probably already planning to hit up the Great American Barbecue Festival this weekend at Capitol Federal Park at Sandstone in Bonner Springs. Competitions on Saturday will include the Open, where contestants will cook meats ranging from beef to pork butt, side dish, dessert and a rib eating competition. The festival also includes food vendors, free samples, a carnival for youths and cooking demonstrations. The people’s choice sampling tent will also be open. Saturday’s festival hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is $10.

New Redbox DVD Releases: Week of May 17

New Redbox DVD releases for the week (available Tuesday) include: Avatar, Extraordinary Measures, Enemies Among Us, The Spy Next Door

The closest Redbox kiosks to Hampton Woods are at McDonald’s (16210 W 65th St), Wal-Mart (16100 W 65Th St) and Hy-Vee (13550 W 63Rd St).

Hampton Woods: DVD Pick of the Week

Enemies Among Us

Chip Majors, the Governor of Louisiana had it all. In a presidential election year, he is the top pick for the Vice Presidential Nominee for his party. Unfortunately, the dark secrets of his past as a covert NSA operative come back to haunt him. He finds himself fighting not only for his political career, but also his life. MPAA Rating: PG. Genre: Action & Adventure, Crime. Starring: Billy Zane, Eric Roberts.

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Honey Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Did you know that the Chocolate Chip was invented at the Toll House Inn in Massachusettes around 1937?  Neither did I until Google told me.  I was looking for a good excuse to post a chocolate chip cookie recipe and this was as good as any that I could come up with…not that any excuse is needed to post a chocolate chip cookie recipe.  The cookie is reason enough itself.  Enjoy!

Honey Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup honey
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup light or reduced calorie margarine
• 4 egg whites
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup oats (quick cooking)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream honey, applesauce and margarine in large mixing bowl with electric mixer until smooth. Beat in the egg whites, individually, then add vanilla extract. Combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl and mix well. Add the dry ingredients to honey mixture and mix thoroughly. Stir in chocolate chips and the nuts. Heap teaspoonfuls of the dough mixture onto lightly greased or oiled cookie sheets. Place cookie sheet on top or middle rack in oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let cookies stand for 1 minute and then remove and place on wire racks to cool completely.

Robin Hood opens this weekend. Check out the trailer!

What better role model could you ask for than Robin Hood – a kind-hearted rebel with no regard for the system.  But seriously, Robin Hood was one of my favorite stories as a kid so I’m kind of excited to see the new movie when it drops this weekend (May 14).  And Russel Crowe is a beast on film.  He has impressed me with every movie I’ve seen him in (have you seen A Beautiful Mind…great film).

Here is the movie description per Yahoo.com…

Upon returning to his northern English village after years away fighting in the Crusades, Sir Robin Longstride learns that, in his absence, the Sheriff of Nottingham has inflicted misery on the masses by dramatically increasing taxes and abusing his power. Armed with his military intelligence and some astonishing archery skills, Robin attempts to restore peace to his homeland. In addition to battling on behalf of the peasants, Robin also fights for the heart of the recently widowed Lady Marian.

Need to find showtimes?  I’ve got you covered.  Here are links to the closest theatres to Hampton Woods.  Enjoy!

Westglen 18, Phoenix Theatres Legends Stadium 14, Cinemark Merriam

Learn how to keep your dog safe in the car

You wouldn’t drive off without strapping your toddler or young child into a seatbelt, would you?  That wouldn’t be safe, right?  So why would you drive off without strapping in your dog?

Dog restraints are a safety feature that many people overlook.  I think we just naturally take it for granted (I know that I have).  No one ever brings up a pet that was injured in a car accident, but I’m sure it happens.

“A loose dog in the front passenger seat may be killed by the airbag. An injured or frightened dog who’s loose may interfere with emergency personnel, or even bite them. A scared, disoriented dog may survive the crash only to be hit by a passing car.”

If this sounds like an issue you need to catch up on, check out this article, Dogs and Car Safety, from one of my favorite websites – QuickAndDirtyTips.com!

Fill Mom’s Gas Tank

I love my mother (and wife) dearly but I’m terrible at shopping for gifts.  Especially on Mother’s Day because I always want to find that special, unique gift idea that outdoes what I did last year.  But still, I always wait until the last minute and I never know exactly what to get.  But this year I did some “web surf research” and f0und some pretty cool, unique and inexpensive ideas.  Here’s one…

Take your mother’s car and fill it up with gas.  Simple, yet effective.  This is by far not the cheapest Mother’s Day gift these days, but if you show up at Mom’s on Mother’s Day, no gift and without a clue, remember that this can save you in a pinch.

You can even take it one step further and run her car through the car wash.

If you want to check out a few more ideas, check out the Mother’s Day Central website.

Redbox New DVD Releases

Hampton Woods

New Release Picks of the Week

The closest Redbox kiosks to Hampton Woods are at McDonald’s (16210 W 65th St), Wal-Mart (16100 W 65Th St) and Hy-Vee (13550 W 63Rd St).

Sherlock Holmes

Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law put memorable imprints on Holmes and Watson in this bold new reimagining that makes the legendary sleuth a daring man of action as well as a peerless man of intellect. Baffling clues, astonishing Holmesian deductions, nimble repartee, catch-your-breath scenes of one slam thing after another – director Guy Ritchie helms the excitement reintroducing the great detective to the world. Meet the new Sherlock Holmes! MPAA Rating. PG-13. Genre: Action & Adventure, Award Winners, Hit Movies. Starring: Jude Law, Robert Downey Jr.

Under the Sea

Imagine a world of incredible color and beauty. Of crabs wearing jellyfish for hats. Of fish disguised as frogs, stones and shag carpets. Of a kaleidoscope of life dancing and weaving, floating and darting in an underwater wonderland. Now, go explore it! Howard Hall and his filmmaking team, who brought you Deep Sea and Into the Deep, take you into tropical waters alive with adventure! MPAA Rating: G. Genre: Documentary, Special Interest, Hit Movies. Starring: Jim Carrey (narrator).

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