All Fun And Games
December 27, 2010
Elegant Simplicity
December 27, 2010
multicourse meals, a party centered on appetizers is designed with stress-free entertaining in mind. Read more….
#59 Lone Jack Civil War Battlefield and Cemetary
December 23, 2010
The Civil War was fought right here in the Kansas City area. This battlefield was the site of a hand to hand battle of the Confederate and Union troops on August 16, 1862. Each year a commemoration is held the week-end closest to the original date. You can view the battlefield and cemetary at any time and teach yourself and kids a bit of history in our own back yard. Take highway 50 east of town and exit at Lone Jack. The field is 1 block south of US 50, 301 S. Bynum Rd.
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Between Friends, December 2010
December 23, 2010
When decorating your home with lights for the holiday season, keep these tips in mind for a beautiful, hazard-free holiday glow.
#62 Santa’s Whereabouts
December 23, 2010
Have you ever wondered where Santa begins his Christmas Eve journey from the North Pole? Well, now you can track that man in the red suit as his journeys across the globe, beginning on December 24, 2010. Just go to www.norad.org and you will be able to see where he is, where he has been and just when he arrives in your area of the world. Ideal way to gain knowledge about the countries and customs of many places around the globe, from the man in the red suit, known as Santa Claus. It is even a great way to get those little ones to bed on Christmas Eve so Santa can visit their house. The Cone Team has been tracking Santa for years and wanted to share this with you. Happy Holidays. Again go to norad.org You will be glad you did.
#61 Hiking in White Aloe Creek Nature Trail
December 18, 2010
No admission fee, great exercise and natural beauty. What more could one ask for as they exercise and take in nature at the same time? There are two trails, Whitetail and Kate. The Whitetail is the most aggressive and provides the most exercise, while the Kate provides the drama and an experience of a waterfall, splashing the limestone rock outcroppings. You will see plenty of wildlife to include turkey, deer, birds and scampering squirrels and chipmunks. No pets are allowed on the trail. Take a water bottle and allow about 1 hour to do both trails. Take Mo. 9 highway to Parkville and then go to 12th street and turn going east to the Park University ball fields. Park along here and begin the trails starting at the Nature Sanctuary signs. Brought to you by The Cone Team
# 60 Hodge Park
December 18, 2010
This 1029 acre park is operated by Kansas City Parks and recreation. It includes a golf course, picnic sites, ball fields and a remote controlled airplane area. The most well know part of the park is the Living History Musuem, a reconstructed town that fetures authentic pioneer log cabin homes, a grist mill, plantation estate, school house, church, jail and general store. Several times a year, the village is staffed with actors playing the role of the early pioneers. You will see them in action!
Located at 7000 NE Barry Road, Kansas City, Mo. Check out the parks and recreation for KC, Mo on the web to learn more and specifics as to when actors available.
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#58 Paradise Park Family Entertainment Center-Lee’s Summit
December 16, 2010
Looking for something different to do as a family, check out the edutainment portion of this family park. It includes an art studio, pretend village, children’s cooking and much more esp. outdoors, such as a dinosaur dig, pedal go-carts and fishing(pretend style). There is a fee and much to do for young and older children, as well. Go to the website www.paradise-park.com Located at 1021 NE Colbern Road, Lee’s summit
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Raising The Bar
December 13, 2010
#57 Kansas City Library
December 7, 2010
The Kansas City Library in Downtown Kansas City is an architechturall masterpiece. It was formerly, the First National Bank building. Located at 10th and Baltimore, the century old building with it’s marble columns, bronze doors, and craftmanship of ornate woodwork, was just the right building at the right time. It was totally renovated in 2004, and an addition was added to form the framework for an urban library. The library features state-of -art technology, improved and increased services, meeting rooms, coffeeshop and more. Come visit and see this urban masterpiece. Further more, use its services. To view more and learn more go to the website: kansascitylibrary.org and open the doorway to knowledge.
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