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I’ve put a lot of time in the gym for the past 3 seasons for this moment… Fall.  Okay, it’s not officially fall yet, but come on, who really thinks of September as a summer month?  College football begins tonight, and with it, my inevitable weight gain.  Weekends filled with cheese dips, hot wings, barbecue, and sweets will be occurring regularly for the next 3 months.  When my friends and I get together for gameday, we start out with a breakfast of pigs in a blanket and maybe a slice of pizza if we can find some from Friday night.  It only gets worse from there.  What is your essential gameday grub?  Do you make a special dip?

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Whether you wait till the weekend, or you scurry out of work and head straight to Blue River, there’s no doubt about it, that fishing will cure those work day blues.  Well after this workweek, my roommate and I are excited to go out and enjoy an impromptu fishing expedition after work today.  It’s been a busy week, and we just figured that a little angling on the river would do the mind, body, and soul some good.

Are you look for a little time to escape too?  There are plenty of fishing areas around Timberlane Village in Kansas City.  Find your favorite body of water close to Kansas City or anywhere in the world by going to AnglerWeb.com.

After I left college, I walked away with a whole lot more than a degree.  A maxed out credit card and student loans were knocking on my door.  Back then, taking hold of my finances seemed like a troubling task.  A friend of mine had suggested a site that helped him out when he had gotten into a little financial trouble; Mint.com.  The site has grown a bit since I used it to help make my way out of credit card debt and plan out my student loan payments.  Now I have a complete financial goal and easy to use budget that syncs with all of my accounts.  Each and every expense is accounted for from checks to card swipes.
It’s a great place to find online banking that will offer you much better interest rates than any physical bank in Kansas City.  Check out the completely safe and free website.

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Isn’t it about time you took a break from the busy life?  I have the perfect excuse for you to take off this weekend and play in the great outdoors.  Bass Pro Shops in Kansas City, Missouri (Independence location) is having a huge nation wide event that ends this weekend, August 22nd.  Plenty of gear is on sale right now so it’s a great time to get ready for the upcoming hunting seasons and maybe pick up a new rod and reel for next weekend.

The great sales are not the only thing going on at Bass Pro Shops.  Plenty of seminars and events as well.  This Saturday and Sunday, they will be having “Next Generation Weekend” events for the youngsters.  It’s a great way to get the family out and into spending a little time in the sunshine and fresh air.  The staff there can suggest some great spots around Timberlane Village apartments for all day fishing trips or a weekend camping the beautiful parks of Missouri.

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The Royals have their work cutout for them coming up this week as they enter into a four game series with the Yankees.  Our KC Royals will be going up against arguably the best team in the MLB, hours after finishing their last game of their series with the Angels.

Deals on tickets will going every night of the series including College Night,  Bases Loaded 4-Packs,  All You Can Eat Seats, and more.  Residents at Timberlane Village won’t want to miss the beautiful “Fireworks Friday.”

Although August means that summer is coming to an end, it also means great deals.  On top of all the savings that come with the seasonal changes in retail, many businesses are also offering summer savings still, all the way through the end of August.  There are plenty of places around Timberlane Village in Kansas City that will be offering an extra 10%, 15%, 25% or even more when you use coupons from the Sunsational KC portion of the visit Kansas City website.  The site is an awesome tool that you shouldn’t pass up.  You can even find FREE coupon books for Legends Outlets.

Many attractions in Kansas City, Missouri are offering discounts and deals as well.  Check out the family fun deals for the Kansas City Zoo and Paradise Park Family Fun & Adventure.  Don’t forget to finish off your day with dinner in Kansas City too!  Whether your in the mood for a little margarita and taco at Tengo Sed Cantina, or you want to enjoy a little Chocolate Fondue after dinner at The Melting Pot, there’s a deal to be had at many fine restaurants around the area.

Happy National Cheesecake Day everyone!  This is just one more reason why I love summer.  My favorite dessert has a national holiday, and boy oh boy, am I going to celebrate!  You would expects some great deals on such an occasion, wouldn’t you?  Well it’s your our lucky day.

Located down the road by Timberlane Village in Kansas City, there is cheesecake heaven, commonly known as “The Cheesecake Factory.”   So what’s the deal?  Come in, all you cheesecake lovers, and enjoy half off any cheesecake slice in the joint.  The special is for dine-in guests only, but that won’t be a problem.  All that it says to me is that I can get two slices for the price of one.  Looks like I will be busting that “healthy“ eating nonsense today.

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End the summer with a bang by going a little wild!  The Kansas City Zoo has plenty of animals, attractions, and events to keep and A.D.D. person wandering around for days.  If you stay real focused, you can see it all in one day though, so don’t worry.  There are special events going on even today, and through August.  Everyone has a little wild tucked away in them.  Tonight, July 28th, at 5pm to 7pm, there is the “Flights for Flippers” event.  It’s wine tasting at the zoo!  Grab your loved one, or friends and have fun tasting delicious wine from LMS Wine Creators.

Click here for more info about the event.

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For many people, summertime means at least one road trip.  That, plus the other day-to-day road hazards can always cause the unexpected to happen while driving.  When I first started driving, there were a few essentials that my dad gave me to always keep in my car and they have come in handy more than I wish I had to use them.  Here are three things that he gave to me to always keep in my car:

1. Jumper Cables:  My first car was really old and it had gone through the abuse of my brothers before me.  The alarm that was used to let me know if I left my lights on was KIA and whenever I would turn my lights on for my morning commute to school, I would always forget to turn them off after parking… This could have been because I was always running late.  Either way, having these cables helped me out big time.  They also helped me land a date when I helped out a girl after class (thanks Dad.)
2. Portable Air Compressor:  This little gadget came in handy a lot with my last car.  When I moved back to the city, my low profile tires and the pot holes did some major damage to my wheels.  I blew about 10 tires in a year, so my spare was in use quite a bit.  My tires also managed to find nails in the road, so having the portable air compressor allowed me to pump the tires up with the slow leaks so that I could make it to the tire shop.
3. Cell Phone Charger:  I got my first cellphone when I started to drive and my parents would kill me if I didn’t have my phone charged before going anywhere.  Having a fully charged cell also got me out of a ticket when I was pulled over for speeding when I was 16.  The officer just asked me to call my dad so he could talk to him and then he let me go with a warning.

Going through the day to day stresses and conflicts can often cause us to lose sight of how blessed we truly are.  Whether you are barely making care payments, you still have a car.  If you think you’re stuck in a dead-end job, you still have a job.   Whatever is bumming you out, it’s important to take a step back, and look at all you really have.  Giving back to our community in Kansas City is a great way for the residents of Timberlane Village to share their lives and abilities with those who are less fortunate.

Here are a few ways you can help around town…  If you know of other opportunities, please leave a comment with contact information about the charity.

• Restore KC – A Habitat for Humanity project.
• Ronald McDonald House Kansas City – Ronald McDonald House Charities provide comfort for families who must travel to KC for their child’s medical care.  This is a great way to keep families together during stressful times.
• Cars for Homes – When my transmission blew in my first car, I had no idea that somebody would want that hunk of junk.  Little did I realize that plenty of families were pining for a car to go get groceries or take their kids to football practice after school.  It ended up that the transmission was no big deal and I received a tax deductible from it as well.
• City Union Mission – Various drives, benefits, and missions that give back to Kansas City.  “Since 1924, CUMission has provided warm beds, nutritious food, and a place of safety for thousands of pverty stricken and homeless men, women, and children.”

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