Texas Trotter

Pizza and wings, the perfect combo! Especially when you’re getting ready to tune into the big game this Sunday! While you’re watching the Chiefs and the Buccaneers duke it out, you’ll definitely want to satisfy your food cravings with the very best value!  Starting from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm, local Overland Park restaurant Pinstripes will feature an exciting Super Bowl viewing party including a Wing and Pizza feast and a $5 draft beer special. The wing and pizza feast is served with baked mac and cheese, kettle chips, and garden salad--the perfect feast fit for a king as you enjoy the game in style! Soda is also included with the package, along with the $5 draft beer option. All in all, it’s a savory opportunity to enjoy some great food with you and your friends and family, along with a game you won’t want to miss! I’ve touted the virtues of living in the Overland Park area before, with its scenic landscape, bustling cityscape, and its never-ending pantheon of fun things to see, do, ...

As much as I love staying indoors with a warm blanket during this cold weather, it’s also very important to take some time to get out and experience some nature and fresh air. And if you’re in the Overland Park region of Kansas, what better place to experience that kind of magic than at the Overland Park Arboretum?  This dazzling, scenic botanical garden features an array of beautiful trees, flowers, and plants that simply have to be fully experienced in the great outdoors. And since Covid-19 took a giant toll on our desire to leave the house, it’s important to go out and experience some quality nature from time to time, especially since it can be very good for your health!  This Friday, running from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is hosting its special Night at the Arboretum event! This FREE event will allow you and your family to explore the beautiful natural grounds of the arboretum in the dark, getting the chance to fully immerse your...

  YE S , Toto. We’re in Kansas. The Kansas City area is bustling with old-fashioned charm and entertainment. Here in the Wheat State, residents can enjoy all the exciting perks from excellent schools to intriguing museums to delicious Kansas City BBQ.  And it doesn’t stop there--residents can also enjoy the lively local nightlife, including Chicken N Pickle, Westport, Missie B’s, and more! And don’t forget the theme parks! Kansas City is home to Worlds of Fun, the 235-acre amusement park with enough coasters and rides to leave your head spinning! During the summer when it’s warmer, you can also check out the Oceans of Fun water park, complete with a wave pool, lazy river, splash pads, and more! Just outside of Kansas City, residents can unwind in the Overland Park area, strolling through the Overland Park Mall or trekking through one of the many serene parks in the area. In terms of apartment living here, I definitely recommend Clear Creek Apartments as it’s situated in a mor...