College basketball fans, I know you’ve been keeping up with our University of Kansas Jayhawks men’s team this year, but just in case their schedule isn’t engrained in your head, I wanted to share a list of upcoming games through December.  I am including both home and away games just in case you happen to be traveling during those days and still want... [Read more...]

    Labor Day is coming up this September, isn’t it crazy how time flies by. I swear summer just started. We were out at the pools lapping up the sun and now we can’t wait to get out of the heat. Labor Day starts the beginning of fall for me, but it could have different meanings for everyone. I have never really looked into Labor Day; I was just... [Read more...]

Sounds like a no brainer question, right?  We all do! Having a family of 5 I had to figure out a way to start saving money some way.  With all the hype about extreme couponing, I decided to check into it.  I watched a couple of shows and thougth that these people were insane!  I don't have time to dedicate to couponing every day.  I started small.  I get... [Read more...]

Some kids would love to sit around all day, watching TV, but there are plenty of healthier ways to keep your kids occupied that don't involve mindless technology. Your local Shawnee Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store offers affordable classes and day camps for your aspiring little artist. Kids can dabble in crafts like tie-dye, knitting,cake decorating and... [Read more...]

My sister has been harping about this new class she’s taking called Zumba. She lost 10 pounds in 2 months—and it doesn’t even “feel” like she’s working out. It’s a combination of aerobics and dancing and is becoming all the rage. Apparently, the craze began because Alberto "Beto" Perez, a fitness instructor in Cali, Columbia, forgot his regular... [Read more...]

Incoming residents of Hampton Woods, we’re so glad to have you coming to live with us! Given the fact that you’re new to us, we wanted to make sure to go over with you a few of the ways that you can be the best tenant and neighbor you can be, which we already know you will. One thing about living with neighbors is that it requires consideration on... [Read more...]

I am counting down the days until the Oscars live broadcast, but there’s only one problem.  I have only seen one of the movies that are nominated for Best Picture.  I have some catching up to do if the show is going to be at all interesting to me. How many have you seen? If you’re behind like I am, you can certainly catch some of the films in theaters,... [Read more...]

What’s that you say? It’s 3 days before Valentine’s Day and you don’t have everything together for your party? That’s okay.  While you don’t have a huge amount of time, you can still put together a great party without too much money or effort. Take into account the types of guests you’ll be having over.  Are there going to be a lot of kids,... [Read more...]

Have you joined the “green” movement? Going green is now a widespread effort, and those who once thought of it as being just one more expensive thing they were not going to do are now jumping on board.  It’s becoming easier and easier to do it as we become more knowledgeable about what it takes.  The truth is, it doesn’t take much time or effort... [Read more...]

Is everybody ready for the Super Bowl? If you’re entertaining in your apartment this year, then you’ve probably been planning for quite a while – what to cook, who to invite, whose TV to watch on, and the list goes on and on.  Now that the time is finally here (two days from now, at least), all your planning will pay off! Which team are you going... [Read more...]

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