It is that time of year again!  Hampton Woods Apartments is throwing our annual pool party tomorrow the 14th from 11am to 2pm at the main pool located behind the clubhouse!  We will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs and yummy side items!  We will also be giving away prizes and have games for adults and kiddos!  Party Spin DJ will be providing the music and... [Read more...]

Once again the cold weather months are almost upon us.  There are a few things to remember during this time of the year.  Most of all if you leave town. 1) Leave your furnace on and set no lower then 65 degrees. 2) Open all cabinet doors so that the heat can get to your pipes. 3) Leave your faucets dripping. By doing this, it will help avoid... [Read more...]

    Labor Day is coming up this September, isn’t it crazy how time flies by. I swear summer just started. We were out at the pools lapping up the sun and now we can’t wait to get out of the heat. Labor Day starts the beginning of fall for me, but it could have different meanings for everyone. I have never really looked into Labor Day; I was just... [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

Anyone here at Hampton Woods been to the new restaurant called Twisted at Monticello Village Shopping Center (22030 W. 66th St.)?  Check out their menu at www.twistedfresh.com. The restaurant claims to be a perfect fit for Shawnee's "family-oriented, on-the-go culture." They serve what the owner calls "fast-casual” twists on traditional tacos and... [Read more...]

For a little kid, there is nothing better than listening to stories.  Listening to stories is the way that most children learn to flex their imagination muscle!  This holiday season, you can give your little ones a fun opportunity to listen to some great animal-themed stories, and meet Santa at the same time! Mr. Claus himself will be dropping by Ernie Miller... [Read more...]

As the weekend approaches I am looking forward to Sundays Chiefs game.  This weekend KC takes on Arizona Cardinals at home, so they have to win.  After all, the Cardinals are ranked 3-6 and we are at home!  I would think that my KC Chiefs can do this.  Well, this is what I hope happens.  Am I setting my hopes to high, or will they come out on top? I look... [Read more...]

Now that the NBA season has started ("Yesssssssss" in my Marv Albert voice), I'm betting you'll see a lot more people out on the basketball courts working on their moves.  It's the natural progression of things.  You see a move on TV, go outside to the basketball court in the apartment community and practice it in some pick-up games, and then the next thing... [Read more...]

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