Ever think about adding a new member to the family?  If you're ready to take the leap into pet ownership, consider bypassing the pet store and providing a second chance at life to one of Lenexa's homeless pets!  We've highlighted a few puppies and kitties that need loving homes, but you can also check out petfinder.com for more adoptable pets. Pet Name:... [Read more...]

October and November each year, yes, it's pumpkin eatin' season! Did you know that pumpkin may very well have played an enormous role in the founding of America?  Today we mostly think of pie, but formerly, pumpkin was a staple food of Native Americans and colonists alike.  The humble pumpkin was cooked into hundreds of recipes (take a look at antique cookbooks... [Read more...]

In honor of the birthday of the great Buck O'Neil, the the 2nd annual run / walk through the Kansas City jazz district will honor his memory and accomplishments. Proceeds benefit the Buck O'Neil Education and Research Center as well as the Negro League Baseball Museum.  Remembering a legacy and celebrating accomplishments. Register now!  The first 500... [Read more...]

Looking for something a little different for a weekend date night?  Enjoy dinner at Stonewall Inn Pizza and Bakery here in Lenexa, then head over to Independence for an old fashioned drive in movie experience.  Buy a bucket of popcorn, adjust your seats comfortably, and settle back for the show. Source: Yelp Name: Stonewall Inn Pizza & Bakery Location:... [Read more...]

Lenexa and the Kansas City area are home to some great restaurants.  Whether you are looking for fine dining or a quick bite, there's no need to settle for McDonald's when you have great restaurants like these around!  From pickles to pizza, sushi to cheesecake, check out this round up of some of Lenexa's best eating that we've covered this year: The Best... [Read more...]

Fall is a great time to make fresh squeezed apple juice, and yes, it is something that you can do at home!  There is just nothing like home squeezed apple juice.  Use good, sweet apples and there will be no need for any additional sweeteners. A great place to shop for great apples is the City Market farmer's market on East 5th Street in Kansas City.  You'll... [Read more...]

You can make a difference in Kansas City!  Coming up at the end of the month is the Step Up Walk to raise funds for the Down Syndrome Guild. Between now and October 29th, the goal is to raise $410,000 - as of now, they are reporting eighty-three percent of that has been reached!  You can register a team and help reach 100%! This year's one mile  Step... [Read more...]

The famous Aaron Sanchez of Food Network is opening a brand new restaurant in Leawood near the winter ice rink.  Mestizo will be  a Mexican restaurant centered on the bold flavors you expect from greats like Sanchez, as well as a focus on freshness and sustainability in ingredients, NBC Action News reports. With an opening date in early November closely... [Read more...]