Think you can tame "The Beast?"  If you didn't know, it's America's largest haunted house and it's located right here in the metro Kansas City area.  The Beast is the original "open-format" haunted house.  There are no lines - you wander through the scenes, never knowing when an actor or activated device will jump into action. It takes about 40 minutes... [Read more...]

If you're a Kansas City Chiefs fan, unless you've been living under a rock for the first three weeks of the NFL season, you've no doubt seen the magic that rookie Dexter McCluster brings to the field.  Well, as we're learning, Mr. McCluster (or DMC as he prefers)  isn't just a beast on the field, he's a pretty great guy off of the field too.  As for his dancing,... [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...]

When living in an apartment community like Hampton Woods (or even a small home), you have to be selective with the pieces of furniture that you choose to have.  Sometimes there just isn't enough room for china cabinets, full dining room sets, guest bedroom sets and so on.  Actually, that's a blessing for me.  Less clutter equals a simpler life.  I guess... [Read more...]

The moment we've all been waiting for is upon us, folks.  That's right...it's the start of the NFL season!  The new look Kansas City Chiefs open the season on Monday Night Football against division rival San Diego Chargers (Monday, Sept. 13, 9:15 p.m. CT, ESPN).  I don't think you can ask for much more excitement than that. Here are the players to watch,... [Read more...]

In this economy and housing market, renting an apartment is certainly a viable and attraction option over buying a home.  And if you're looking in the Shawnee, KS area, Hampton Woods Apartments is certainly a place worth checking out.  They have great amenities, including washers and dryers, dishwashers, extra storage, swimming pools, a fitness center and... [Read more...]

Harry Brown A modest law-abiding citizen, Harry Brown is a retired Marine and a widower who lives alone on a depressed housing estate. His only company is his best friend Leonard. When Leonard is murdered by a gang of thugs, Harry feels compelled to act and is forced to dispense his own brand of justice.  Rated R. The closest Redbox kiosks to Hampton Woods... [Read more...]

Got plans for this Labor Day weekend?  If you're staying here in Shawnee, how about taking in a free concert at Shawnee Mission Park (7710 Renner Road)?  On Saturday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m., The Kansas City Symphony will be performing Pops in the Park, a free concert at The Theatre in the Park.  The music will be inspired from classic american... [Read more...]