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...]

If you could only eat when brand of fast food french fries for the rest of your life, which would it be: Burger King, McDonald's or Wendy's?  For me, it's McDonald's...hands down.  There is something about hot, greasy, salty McDonald's fries that I just can't say no to! Well, it looks like Wendy's wants their customers to have that same feeling about... [Read more...]

Jonah Hex Out of the pages of the legendary comics and graphic novels steps Jonah Hex (Josh Brolin), a scarred drifter and bounty hunter of last resort who can track anyone…and anything. Having survived death, Jonah’s violent history is steeped in myth and legend and has left him with one foot in the natural world and one on the “other side.” His one... [Read more...]

Now that the NBA season has started ("Yesssssssss" in my Marv Albert voice), I'm betting you'll see a lot more people out on the basketball courts working on their moves.  It's the natural progression of things.  You see a move on TV, go outside to the basketball court in the apartment community and practice it in some pick-up games, and then the next thing... [Read more...]

Everyone one knows that with the change in weather comes cold and flu season.  Well, now that the weather is changing here in Shawnee, it’s even more important to do whatever we can to minimize the amount of germs that our bodies come in contact with in order to decrease our chances of getting sick. A great way to do that is to wash your bed linens. ... [Read more...]

So maybe battling "The Beast" is not your thing, but you still want to enjoy the beautiful fall scenery that Shawnee has to offer and have some fun.  How about a hayride through the park? Through November 21, you can enjoy the crisp autumn air by taking a hayride through either (or both) Shawnee Mission Park (7900 Renner Rd.) or Heritage Park (16050 Pflumm... [Read more...]

The Karate Kid (2010) When 12-year-old Dre Parker's (Jaden Smith) mother's latest career move has landed him in China he is left with no friends in a strange land. Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), who is secretly a master of kung fu. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre... [Read more...]

If a CNN/Money Magazine article couldn't convince you that the Shawnee/Kansas City area is one of the hottest up and coming areas in the country, maybe Kiplinger can.  The timely personal finance and business publication recently released their 2010 list of 10 Great Cities for Young Adults.  And you guessed it...Kansas City, Missouri made the list. "It may... [Read more...]

I first saw the preview for Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole when I was taking my daughter to go see Ramona and Beezus about a month or so ago.  Now as a grown up, I didn't think much of it.  But my daughter - five years-old - this was the first time I had ever seen her eyes light up while watching a movie preview. She was hooked from the... [Read more...]

Hampton Woods Apartments prides itself on being one of the most pet-friendly communities east of Kansas City.  And with all of the great space and recreational areas that we have around the grounds, it's really a fun place for a dog to live.  Just ask any of them...we're sure they'll bark our praises! To keep a pet-friendly apartment community an enjoyable... [Read more...]

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