How to Create a Bedroom Fit for a King (Or Queen)

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...]
Learn to Play Tennis in Hampton Woods

My dad always said it was a good idea to learn how to play at least one country club sport, so I took up tennis. This proved to be a great choice as tennis is a great way to exercise and is a sport that I can play throughout my lifetime. If you've ever considered learning how to play tennis, you now have the perfect excuse as the Hampton Woods apartment community... [Read more...]
Relax for the Day With Brunch on the Town

If you have a tendency to oversleep on the weekends and miss breakfast, don't wait until later in the day to fuel up; go out for brunch! We've got some spots here in the Shawnee area that will hook you up with the best in brunch food that is sure to make your tummy happy. If you're at a loss for where to go, take a look at some reviews of local restaurants... [Read more...]
University of Kansas Jayhawks Nov-Dec Schedule

College basketball fans, I know you’ve been keeping up with our University of Kansas Jayhawks men’s team this year, but just in case their schedule isn’t engrained in your head, I wanted to share a list of upcoming games through December. I am including both home and away games just in case you happen to be traveling during those days and still want... [Read more...]
Movies in Review: Now Playing in Theaters Near Shawnee, KS

It's time for a movie, Hampton Woods! If you are a movie buff and it's been a while since you've caught a flick, now is a great time. Step out tomorrow night (or tonight if you're up for it) and enjoy an evening of entertainment with a friend or family member. Make a night of it by checking out one of many nearby restaurants like Mimi's Cafe (under a mile... [Read more...]

Allow me to butcher a familiar song for you: "Stay asleep, stay asleep, stay asleep my dear residents..." Okay, it's not my best work, but it illustrates what I'm talking about here. Daylight Savings Time is about to end! That's right; we go back to Standard Time and gain an hour of sleep. Yippee! Personally, I'm excited about burying myself under my... [Read more...]
Reminder About Hampton Woods’ Facebook Fan Page Friday!

Hey there, Hampton Woods residents! This is a reminder that we are holding a contest to find the winner of 2 free AMC movie tickets! Make sure you check out our Facebook page on Friday and answer our Facebook Fan Page Friday question of the week. This contest will run through the end of this month, so this is your last chance to enter. The closest AMC... [Read more...]
Learn About Historical Hauntings in Shawnee, KS

Halloween is coming up on the 31st (so soon!), but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate early! Stop by the grounds of Shawnee Town from 6 pm to 8:30 pm on October 29th for a series of free activities open to the public. Shawnee Town’s Historical Hauntings will take place three blocks west of Nieman Road at 11501 W. 57th Street. The Optimist Club... [Read more...]
Clean Your Apartment in 30 Minutes or Less

Are you one of those people who love to clean but doesn’t have the time? Or perhaps you hate cleaning and put it off because it takes too much time out of your day. Either way, I think the tips I found on Yahoo! Shine will help you out. They give us some ideas on how to clean your apartment in 30 minutes or less. Is that possible? Yes, Hampton Woods,... [Read more...]
Trunk–or–Treat with M&I Bank in Shawnee, KS

Exactly 3 weeks from today it will be Halloween – one of the kiddies’ favorite holidays of the year. Shawnee is celebrating early on October 28th with M&I Bank in town. That’s right; the kids can get hopped up on sugar a few days before the holiday itself. What a great way to get them excited! The bank has planned a Trunk-or-Treat event... [Read more...]


