The highly anticipated movie Takers hits Kansas City area theaters this weekend and I'm definitely looking forward to checking it out.  It stars T.I., Paul Walker and Matt Dillon and it's about a crew of smart, sophisticated Los Angeles thieves who get wind from one of their pals about a huge $30 million job that could leave all of them in pretty much set for... [Read more...]

Do you currently carry renter's insurance?  Hampton Woods Apartments strongly advises their residents to get a policy.  It's really not as expensive as you may think.  In fact, you can save money on your policy in quite a few ways.  Here is one in an article I found about saving money on renter's insurance.  Check out this video too. Deductible: Raising... [Read more...]

One of the cool things about living in Shawnee, around a major city like Kansas City,  is that we get to experience a lot of ethnic diversity.  After all, the world is a lot bigger than just the United States and it's important that we all learn to respect and appreciate other cultures. If you're free this weekend, head over to Swope Park (about 20-25... [Read more...]

Are you a gearhead?  Do you absolutely love cars and everything about them?  Even if you''re only a casual admirer of finely tuned hot rods and classic sports cars, you're probably going to enjoy the 5th Annual Wheels & Dreams Car, Truck and Bike show when it hits Shawnee on Sunday, September 12.  Make sure you mark the date in your calendars. Over... [Read more...]

Greenberg In search of a place to restart his life, Roger Greenberg agrees to housesit for his brother in LA and tries to reconnect with his former bandmate and successful ex-girlfriend.  Starring Ben Stiller and Greta Gerwig.  Rated R. This is probably the biggest performance of Ben Stiller's life.  The thing about this movie is that there isn't much of... [Read more...]

Do we have any bikers here at Hampton Woods?  No, not the Harley-Davidson type.  I'm talking about the Schwinn 10-speed type or a Trek mountain bike type.  Biking is one of my favorite ways to get some excercise.  Not only is it easier on the knees than jogging, but you can cover more ground when biking vs. jogging. And Shawnee is a great place to... [Read more...]

When was the last time that you visited the Shawnee Farmers' Market at City Hall (11110 Johnson Drive)?  If its been a while, I've got a great reason for you to go back!  Try this simple recipe for Summer Corn Salad.  It's absolutely delicious and requires very little cooking to prepare (and who wants to turn on the hot oven in their apartment more than they... [Read more...]

Looking for something a little off of the beaten path to do with the kids?  How about a planetarium show?  On all days except for Monday, The Science Center (Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, 64108, 816.460.2020) is offering free shows with general admission at the newly reopened Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium. It's really a neat experience,... [Read more...]