July 4th Activities

Wondering what to do for your July 4th celebration? 

Look NO further!

With thanks to our local Kansas City news station at KMBC, here is the official, ultimate guide of activities and festivities associated with this year's July 4th Extravaganza! 

Tips to Light your Winter Fire

If you have never used a wood burning fireplace, or it has been years since you have, please follow along for some helpful tips!

Atlas Reborn……

My family and I have always been strong believers in rescue animals as opposed to breeders that just donate to the over population of pets. We have always had great luck rescuing dogs and this is another one of those stories. I have a 70 pound Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Skye. She is the ruler of our household but was getting lonely in the winter of 2009. We decided that she needed a friend. But Skye does not have a loving or accepting attitude toward other dogs. We knew this was going to be difficult but we were up to the challenge.

Trip to Park City, UT

My husband and I honeymooned in Park City, UT six years ago. The location was actually chosen by what resorts were available to exchange through Marriott. Mountains in the summertime quickly became my favorite place to be. The residents and vacationers are active and health-conscious. The outside invites you to spend time walking, biking and sight-seeing.

My Favorite Place to Shop

When you think of shopping, most people think of the Plaza,
Town Center, or the mall but my favorite place to shop is Westport. They have the best locally owned boutiques in
town, where you can find one of a kind items.
From jewelry to mp3 docks, they have it all in a very unique way.

At NGB (Nikki Grant’s Boutique) you can find extravagant feathered earrings and
Lady Gaga inspired sunglasses. You can
also find couture dresses that will be sure to be an eye-catcher that night!

At Bunker you can find the hottest headphones that make your jeweled iPod look
non-existent! You can also find unique
sneakers for all sexes and ages.

At Jubilee, you won’t fall short of any accessory you made need. From star-studded sunglasses to sterling
silver rings, they really do have it all to pull your outfit together. Whether you live in Kansas or Missouri, the
venture is well worth it to shop in Westport!


-Christina