I think all of us can use a tip or two (or in my case, 10) when it comes to navigating the kitchen.  If cooking up a storm in your kitchen here at Hampton Woods is a little foreign to you, check out some of the posts below, courtesy of Kitchn.  I wish I could say that I came up with these myself, but I guess that's what the experts are for: Smart Tip:... [Read more...]

Something exciting is coming up in nearby Leavenworth - the return of the annual Fort Leavenworth Historic Homes Tour.  Now in its 35th year, the tour will take you around many historical homes and famous local sites, highlighting the architectural features of each of the 8 historical homes.  Also included are a look at resident heirlooms and collectibles... [Read more...]

After a dry period, I have gotten back to seeing movies more regularly, starting with The Hunger Games and, most recently, to the slightly older This Means War (great film, by the way).  There are plenty of movies out right here in Shawnee at Dickinson Westglen 18, including one of my current faves, 21 Jump Street.  It's hilarious and highly recommended! Check... [Read more...]

Dogs are a great addition to any home, whether it is filled with kids or just one person lives there.  If you live here at pet-friendly Hampton Woods, you should consider making a furry addition to your household and what better way to do that than to adopt? Here are some of the pups waiting for a loving person or family to adopt them: Pet Name: Bitsy Breed:... [Read more...]

So you’ve just moved into your spacious new apartment here at Hampton Woods and you are still sore from moving all those boxes from place to place.  You need a break, right? Right! Even if all your stuff isn’t all unpacked yet, be easy on yourself, cut yourself a little slack and give yourself a break.  Move those boxes into a closet for a little while... [Read more...]

Feeling a little green with envy when you walk into other people's apartments and see how they decorated them? I get it.  The thing is that it may be time to give your own home a reboot.  You know, spruce up the decor a little.  Take a look at Little Green Notebook's reader input.  These are regular people with not-so-regular ideas.  Browse their site not... [Read more...]

The average person spends approximately 1/3 of his life in the bedroom.  Considering this, you might as well make your bedroom a comfortable and desirable place to be!  The Hampton Woods apartments feature spacious floor plans and oversized bedrooms, which makes for an ideal setting to get a good night's sleep.  Listed below are some tips to help you create... [Read more...]

In Shawnee news, the Shawnee Mission school district will be making changes to its lunch program; they will be offering free lunch this summer.  The Summer Lunch Bunch program, as they call it, kids will be able to get one hot lunch every weekday for residents ages 1 to 18. Says the food services manager from the district, Nancy Coughenour, “As our... [Read more...]