They care for our kids, read to them, answer their endless questions, work with them when they’re struggling, and show up for our kids every day from August to May and often in the summer as well. In other words, we owe teachers everything plus a little more on top. Except, “everything” is a smidge […]
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Let Your Fancy Take Flight By Flying A Kite
MCC Longview Campus is holding its annual kite festival – FLIGHTS OF FANCY – during National Kite Month. What: When: Sunday, April 21, 2024 Noon – 5 p.m. Where: 500 SW Longview Rd Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 Come and watch the kites of Great American Kites & Events fly once again over the lawn […]
Take On the Kansas City Playground Challenge
Are you up for the Kansas City Playground Challenge? Playgrounds are a time-honored, kid-approved classic for keeping kids active and outside (for free!) Kids can soak up the sunshine and run out their wiggles on play apparatuses designed to ignite their imaginations while their parents and caregivers can either join in the fun or take […]
The Best BBQ Joints in Kansas City ‘s Sweet Sixteen!
The results are in! Here are the top 16 Best BBQ joints in Kansas City, according to Kansas City On the Cheap readers: In no particular order, that’s — Jack Stack, Char Bar, Arthur Bryant’s, Filling Station, Joe’s KC, Porky’s, Smoke ‘n Magic, SLAP’s BBQ, LC’s, Wolfepack, Gates, Jone’s, Q39, Smokehouse, Zarda’s, Rosedale BBQ. […]
Sonic Happy Hour Half Price Drinks
Are you thirsty for savings? Look no further than Sonic Happy Hour! Sonic Drive-In’s Happy Hour definitely lets bargain hunters sip on savings in the afternoon, whether they’re in need of a quick break or enjoying a beverage with their meal. Every day, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the drive-in restaurant offers a thirst-quenching Happy Hour […]
When is Daylight Savings 2024?
Love it or hate it (and we can all agree we hate it, right?), every year, Daylight Savings begins and it ends. And, if you’re like me, every year you find yourself googling “When exactly is Daylights Savings 2024?” When is Daylight Savings 2024? On March 10, 2024 we will change our clocks one hour […]
FREE Live Jazz in Kansas City
You haven’t truly experienced Kansas City until you’ve experienced its Jazz scene. Here are some places in Kansas City where you can listen to this Kansas City treasure live for FREE (you may need to buy drinks and/or food, of course). Click on the links below to see who’s performing and at what time. If […]
FREE and Cheap Activities For Kids in Kansas City
There are a lot of FREE and cheap activities for kids in Kansas City year-round. Regardless of whether you have babysitting duties, are planning an outing for visiting nieces and nephews or need something for your own kids to do, this is the place to get a look at some of the top things to […]
Cheap Valentine’s Day Date and Gift Ideas in Kansas City
Thinking about how you can paint the town red for Valentine’s Day on a budget? We’ve got you covered with these cheap Valentine’s Day date and gift ideas in Kansas City. There are plenty of ways to show you care, but it’s easy to get carried away and spend a lot of money. Here’s a […]
Easy DIY Valentines for Kids
Like everything else, Valentine’s has gotten expensive, social media has raised the bar to impossibly twee heights, and retail’s penchant for cycling through shopping seasons months in advance means you better plan ahead, like several weeks ahead, because if you don’t, you aren’t likely to find any valentine options in the store. There’s a solution […]
