Free and Cheap Things to Do with Kids in Wichita in 2018 Our updated list is here! Keep the whole family busy year-round with these inexpensive and free kids activities in Wichita and the surrounding areas. This list is fantastic for toddlers and young kids, but take note – some offer activities for big brothers and sisters too. Looking for something to do inside? Check out Indoor Play Places and Activities for Kids in Wichita and the Ultimate List of FREE Story Times in the Wichita Area! To … Continue reading...
7 Money Lessons Kids Can Learn From the Tooth Fairy
7 Money Lessons Kids Can Learn From the Tooth Fairy My first visit from the Tooth Fairy is my first specific memory of holding money in my hand. I ran to my parents bedroom excitedly exclaiming, "I got a quarter!" "Actually," my sleepy dad told me, "You got a 50-cent piece. That's worth two quarters." I know firsthand that kids can learn a lot about money from the Tooth Fairy, since I did. I also know that my own kids have been able to learn some valuable money lessons based on the … Continue reading...
7 Money Lessons Kids Can Learn From the Tooth Fairy
7 Money Lessons Kids Can Learn From the Tooth Fairy My first visit from the Tooth Fairy is my first specific memory of holding money in my hand. I ran to my parents bedroom excitedly exclaiming, "I got a quarter!" "Actually," my sleepy dad told me, "You got a 50-cent piece. That's worth two quarters." I know firsthand that kids can learn a lot about money from the Tooth Fairy, since I did. I also know that my own kids have been able to learn some valuable money … Continue reading...
6 WAYS TO STAY SIMPLE AND SANE WITH A NEWBORN
6 WAYS TO STAY SIMPLE AND SANE WITH A NEWBORN Some people are undoubtedly waiting for me to admit how much harder it is to be a minimalist once you have a family (which it is and it isn't), craving a little hit of schadenfreude imagining me weeping under a pile of light-up, talking plastic. Others are genuinely hoping for any advice or tips I might have to help them deal with their clutter. Since my daughter is still so very new and I am so very new at being a parent, I won't even pretend to … Continue reading...
The glory of gardening
Spring is Here! With the arrival of Spring comes the arrival of the garden. Will you be doing any gardening this year? Here are some suggestions on how to have a beautiful garden that you can also eat! The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul. — Alfred Austin Grow These Flowers That are Beautiful AND Edible! Grow edible flowers to give your garden beauty, with usefulness. Flowers are … Continue reading...
Pet Pictures with the Easter Bunny
Pet Pictures with the Easter Bunny at the Kansas Humane Society! Bring your pets to the Kansas Humane Society to take photos with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 24th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The Kansas Humane Society is located at 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, Ks. They have a fun, spring themed backdrop and two photo packages available for purchase. Photo packages are $10 for a digital copy, and $15 for a digital copy and one “5×7” print. All proceeds benefit the Kansas Humane Society and … Continue reading...
Plenty to do on St. Patrick’s Day 2018 in Wichita
Plenty to do on St. Patrick’s Day 2018 in Wichita St. Patrick’s Day in Wichita is always a festive time but expect St. Patrick’s Day 2018 to be amped up a few watts higher. Wichita will be celebrating St. Paddy’s Day with a few thousand extra friends this year, as the March 17 holiday falls on the same Saturday that the city is hosting two games of the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship at INTRUST Bank Arena. Events Whether you call it St. Patty’s or St. Paddy’s (Patrick is an English-made … Continue reading...
Sellers Have Closing Costs Also
Sellers Have Closing Costs Also *Written by Benny L. Kass, Realty Times Real estate commission: The seller should be informed of the dollar amount to be paid out of settlement for the commission. The broker should also make it clear that the commission is earned only if closing (settlement or escrow) takes place. Mortgage payoff: Most sellers have at least one mortgage outstanding on the property. The seller's lender will be able to assist you in obtaining an approximate payoff figure, if you … Continue reading...
Movies on the Cheap!
Looking for cheap movies in Wichita? You’ve come to the right place! Below are all the options I know of right now for movie ticket discounts or free movies in Wichita, Kansas. Discounts at Movie Theaters in Wichita *Courtesy of Wichita on the Cheap … Continue reading...
Why Rent When YOU can Buy?
Why Rent When YOU can Buy! * " The American Dream More than two thirds of American households own their home. They know the benefits of homeownership, from the accumulation of home equity, other financial benefits, and the pride of owning a place of their own. They also had to take that first step of deciding “I’m ready to be a homeowner.” REALTORS® assisted many of today’s 75 million homeowners in both their decision to buy and their first home purchase. REALTORS® are real estate professionals … Continue reading...