I am the proud owner of 2 boxer dogs and I love them with all of my heart....usually!  The other night I come home from work and proceed to let my dogs out.  Now, I have to say I put in a good 11 hours this particular day, so I was extremely tired and short tempered.  I let the dogs back in and my female is just standing in the corner and my male heads up... [Read more...]

If you’re looking for new opportunities to socialize in Shawnee and the surrounding area, a great place to start is meetup.com.  The site helps match you up with groups that match your interests based on your criteria and search.  After doing a quick one on local dinner and social groups, here is some of what came up: B.F.F. Women’s Meet-up... [Read more...]

Hampton Woods residents, can you believe Labor Day is just around the corner. Get out and enjoy the warm weather while it lasts and go picnicking in Shawnee, Kansas. The City Of Shawnee lists many great local parks, but we thought we'd highlight a few of are favorites. Have you checked out beautiful Charles J. Stump Park, just a 10-minute drive from... [Read more...]

Make way for the two newest performance halls at the Kauffman Center – Helzberg Hall and Muriel Kauffman Theatre! The official Grand Opening will take place on Friday, September 16th and Saturday, September 17th. Day 1 of the opening will honor the (late) namesake for the Center, Muriel McBrien Kauffman.  It will feature a wide range of performances,... [Read more...]

Hampton Woods residents, there's a new way to get daily and weekly deals in Shawnee, Kansas. Skip the coupons and navigate your cursor on over to Groupon.com. Yep, the deals have gone digital and no one does 'em better than Groupon.com. Don't worry, it's easy to use. All you have to do is go to their website, give them your e-mail address (used for updates),... [Read more...]

Riding bikes is a great way for kids to get exercise and be social, but safety is key.  As the school year starts up, many will want to ride to school and it is important that they know how to take all the necessary precautions.  This Saturday, the Shawnee Rotary Club and the city of Shawnee are sponsoring a Bike Safety Rodeo which will help make sure elementary... [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...]

Sounds like a no brainer question, right? 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 thought that these people were insane! I don't have time to dedicate to couponing every day. I started small. I get 2 Sunday papers each... [Read more...]

Drama queens (and kings?) out there, get ready for Theatre in the Park! They have just announced what’s on tap for their 2012 season, which will feature five new shows of all sorts.  Since the 2011 season just ended, it is time to start thinking about what’s happening next year and to decide which shows you want to take your loved ones to. The new... [Read more...]

When you think of the term thrift shopping you may confine your thoughts to hand me down clothing items.  However, you can go thrift store shopping for your apartment as well.  Ever look at old movies and become inspired by the "vintage glam" pieces that you see or are you tired of seeing the same L shaped sofa that everyone has gotten from a national retailer?... [Read more...]

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