Picnics are some of the best family-friendly things to do in Shawnee, KS. The good news is that the area is home to quite a few places that are great for picnics. The City of Shawnee has several. Gum Springs Park, located at 67th & Quivira, has almost ten acres of fun stuff to do, including picnic areas. There is a playground, baseball and soccer fields... [Read more...]

If you’re looking for a great breakfast, one of the restaurants in Shawnee that you should really try is The Big Biscuit. Located at 12276 Shawnee Mission Parkway in Shawnee, The Big Biscuit offers great, home-style meals. Though they serve great breakfast favorites like omelets, pancakes and waffles, their big breakfast draw is the sausage gravy and biscuits.... [Read more...]

Summertime brings with it many activities that are enjoyed by all. Some activities can be a bit to strenuous for some and require a gentler option. When you are out swimming in a pool it is easy to get moving with these simple pool exercises: 1. Something as simple as a pool noodle can be used in the pool, everything from legs, abs, and arms can be toned... [Read more...]

Not far from Hampton Woods apartments is Nellies & Nico's, an antique and collectible store housed in an old school house. The store has many vendors with furniture, jewelry, advertising, vintage clothing, and art to see. It is open Monday through Sunday so you can go on the weekends or during the week. This is great place to shop with your family... [Read more...]

Sprucing up your apartment with plants will freshen-up the entire area instantly. This summer, you can do your apartment in a different way and breathe-in life. Visit Family Tree Nursery at 7036 Nieman Road. They are open from Monday through Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and Sunday from 10:30 am - 5:00 pm. Come take a look at what would be best for your apartment. If... [Read more...]

With so many great restaurants in Shawnee, KS to choose from, how can you make the right call on any given night? Check out a few of the local spots near Hampton Woods where you can get great food at reasonable prices in a great atmosphere that is fun for the whole family, or perfect for date night! Sink your teeth into a tasty burger from Big Bam's!Big Bam's Burgers... [Read more...]

Congratulations go out to students in the Shawnee Mission and De Soto school districts! Student journalists in these schools took home national honors last month at the 2011 National High School Journalism Convention in Minneapolis.  The convention was designed to recognize high school journalists in both districts for their accomplishments. Here are... [Read more...]

Are you trying to find a better way to organize all your stuff? Well when you utilize shelf space, you can open up your apartment and make it look neater at the same time. Shelves can work if they are on the wall or in a bookcase. You can find storage boxes that match your color scheme and help you store your DVDs and CDs. Click here for more ideas. Read More →