In Shawnee news, the Shawnee Mission school district will be making changes to its lunch program; they will be offering free lunch this summer.  The Summer Lunch Bunch program, as they call it, kids will be able to get one hot lunch every weekday for residents ages 1 to 18. Says the food services manager from the district, Nancy Coughenour, “As our... [Read more...]

Is happiness really just a state of mind? Experts continue to debate on this, but it is widely believed that there are some things that we can all do to at least improve the quality of our daily lives if we are willing to put in the effort.  Here are some ideas to get you started: Be mindful: Try to stay in the moment.  The here and now is all that... [Read more...]

For those of you who like to stay completely tuned in to the latest apartment decorating tips and trends, you should definitely check out the blogger at My Little Apartment.  She highlights products she likes, talks about products she's found and generally talks about anything house/apartment-related.  Have a read like I did and see what you can pull out of... [Read more...]

  Travel, whether it’s a day trip or an international vacation, is a great way to switch things up and gain a new perspective.  It can be difficult, however, to plan a trip on a budget.  With that in mind, here are some tips for how to be economical while enjoying your trip at the same time: Plan early.  You can use travel sites like Kayak.com... [Read more...]

If you are looking for fun things to do near Hampton Woods, there are plenty of choices for you. Shawnee, located in the northwestern part of Johnson County, is in a great location that lets you enjoy the shows at the Standford's Comedy Club located at the Legends, Village West in Kansas City. The comedy club promises complete entertainment with its array... [Read more...]

Shawnee, Kansas is a western suburb of Kansas City that has been twice chosen by BusinessWeek as one of the best affordable suburbs in the United States. Money Magazine ranks it 17th among "best places to live" in the country. The state of Kansas is a popular site for motorcyclists, offering great roads and helmet laws, and many Shawnee, KS businesses... [Read more...]

Shawnee Mission Park is a 1250 acre park used for varied purposes. The largest park of the county, it can be used as a picnic site, play area and more.  Of course,  you can also read a book and just enjoy the surroundings. The park houses a beautiful serene lake of almost 120 acres and has loads of amenities which make it extremely popular amongst the... [Read more...]

My dad always said it was a good idea to learn how to play at least one country club sport, so I took up tennis.  This proved to be a great choice as tennis is a great way to exercise and is a sport that I can play throughout my lifetime.  If you've ever considered learning how to play tennis, you now have the perfect excuse as the Hampton Woods apartment community... [Read more...]

Are you a little afraid of the kitchen? If so, you just need a few tips to get you going and excited about creating culinary masterpieces and a more inspirational kichen design.  Kitchn is a great site to look to for suggestions, so have a read! Color Inspiration in Palm Springs This past holiday weekend, I took the two hour trek to the midcentury resort town... [Read more...]

Any lacrosse fans here at Hampton Woods? If so, you’ll want to head out to Stickstop this weekend! Pro player Brian Karalunas, a long-stick midfielder for Major League Lacrosse’s Long Island Lizards, will lead a pro player demo at the store, which is located at 5907 Woodson, Mission.  One significant fact about the store is that it was one of the first... [Read more...]

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