It's important to check your apartment regularly for maintenance needs, especially if you are coming near the end of your lease.  Many issues will be fixed for free by the management as part of your monthly rent.  You can definitely save big money with maintenance requests at The Dunes at City Center. It's a good idea to go through your home once in a while... [Read more...]

One of my absolute favorite styles of cuisine is Japanese. From their incredible steaks to their noodles and fried rice, and of course sushi, every sort of Japanese style dish is unique and always delectable. I could have it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to be truthful. What's so cool is there's a good selection of great Japanese dining choices for everyone... [Read more...]

The Riverfront Heritage trail is a ten mile bike and pedestrian trail designed to showcase the delights of bi-state Kansas City.  Designed for maximum convenience, the trail interfaces with parks, public transit stops, other streets, and resting oases.  It connects striking public art with landmarks of historical value. Biking along the Riverfront Heritage... [Read more...]

Mark your calendar for July 7th - Chocolate Day and make plans to celebrate with friends with the finest chocolate around.  For the best chocolate fix in Lenexa, even Godiva fine chocolates won't do.  On Chocolate Day, go one better and visit one of the Kansas City area's outstanding independent chocolatiers for the very best of the best. Christopher... [Read more...]

Independence Day is just around the corner!  Make plans now to attend the best 4th of July fireworks in Kansas City.  Three of the largest and most impressive fireworks displays in the area are the KC Riverfest, with its show choreographed to live music; the Worlds of Fun show, which lights up the sky starting at 10:00 pm and can be seen even from a distance;... [Read more...]

Kiewit Power recently announced its plans to expand and bring new jobs to the area. The Omaha-based company that offers its clients a "one stop shop" for all of their engineering needs received a hefty $5.36 million tax incentive package from the state to support the growth. “This is tremendous news for Johnson County and Kansas,” Kansas Commerce Secretary... [Read more...]

Do you know about the deals you can find around Kansas City in neighborhood yard sales? The metro area is a great place to find some major steals. The Kansas City Star actually has a search tool that allows you to see all the yard sales for Johnson County. Before you head off to find the best deals this week, here are some tips to make your search worth while: Click... [Read more...]