Suffering through Kansas City’s summertime heat offers up the perfect opportunity to explore some new ways to eat my favorite ice cream treats. Thankfully, I didn’t have to look far for two perfectly paired sweets to add a punch to the standard sundae and shake. When it comes to recipes, I live by one mantra — Keep It Stupid Simple. …
Where to Find a Tiny Kansas City
When we say we “live KC” – we really do live and breathe all things Kansas City. I grew up in rural Kansas with frequent trips into town. Aaron grew up here right in KCK and the Northland. Years ago, I graduated college and immediately moved to the metro. Between the two of us, since then, we’ve lived in every …
6 Reasons to Hire a Realtor When Building a Home
New builds have been on the rise over the past couple of years and so have the construction costs associated with it. Builders are looking for any way they can to shave costs and save money. Before you go out and start looking at new construction homes, check out these 6 reasons you should hire an agent to represent you …
You’ve Got to See Kansas City’s To-Go Dog Wash!
Not much beats finding exactly what you need at exactly the moment you need it. Such is the case in how I discovered Bubbles Mobile Dog Wash — and my life will never be the same. Ogilvy, my Great Dane, is a big fan of wandering the Shawnee Mission Park off-leash area. And by “wandering,” I mean that all 135 …
The 3 Most Powerful Tools in Your Homeowner Arsenal
After years of home ownership and being a landlord, I have a had more than my share of do-it-yourself jobs. Along the way I have collected – well – lets just say a garage full of tools. Some, I use often – drills, hammer, tape measure etc. Others, not so much. If you’re like me, a DIY kind of guy, …
8 Uniquely Kansas City Things to Do This Weekend
We’ve been pulling out all the stops to avoid doing housework lately. The result: a small ton of seriously cool things we’ve discovered in KC that – well, after 9 years in the city – I’d forgotten existed. Looking for some weekend fun? Here’s where to turn for uniquely Kansas City things to do. Throw axes You totally read that …
Kansas City Events April 5-11
AILEY II 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, April 5-6, and 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at Folly Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey will present “The Next Generation of Dance” featuring the dancers of Ailey II, whose repertory includes Alvin Ailey’s classics and new works by emerging choreographers. Under the artistic direction of Troy Powell, the company performs across the country …
Uniquely KC Watermelon Habanero Margarita Recipe
Around here, the start of Spring brings with it warmer weather, glowing fire pits and friendly gatherings that usually involve a cocktail or two. We’ve found the perfect balance of refreshing flavor with a bite of pepper to really heat things up with the Watermelon Habanero Shrub from Kansas City Canning Co. Naturally, we had to put it to work …
5 Kansas City Coffee Shops to Explore Off the Beaten Path
We took a step off the beaten path to discover 5 Kansas City coffee shops that are a must-try whether you catch them this week or save them for later. Hi Hat Coffee Tucked into a beautiful nook in West Plaza, this quirky little shop serves up some delicious Joe while taking you on an adventure like no other. One …
Kansas City Events March 29-April 4
ROYALS VS. CHICAGO WHITE SOX 3:15 p.m. Thursday, March 29; 6:15 p.m. Saturday, March 31; and 1:15 p.m. Sunday, April 1, at Kauffman Stadium Finally, after what has seemed to be a never-ending offseason, the Royals will open the 2018 season. Eric Hosmer, Lorenzo Cain and others are gone, so most experts expect a lot of losses. But with a …