Whole Foods Market Wichita - Sneak Peek Weekend

It's almost time, and the employees of Whole Foods Market are hard at work getting ready for the grand opening of the new store in Wichita.

The Bulk foods section

I got an exclusive first look at the much anticipated store last Wednesday. It is a beautiful store featuring decor that pays honor to our culture and perfectly captures the spirit of Wichita in the areas of aviation, nature, and carries on the feel of Wichita's retro, classic architecture.

At approximately 30,000 square feet, this is the first Whole Foods Market in Wichita. It is located on 1423 N. Webb Rd, at the intersection of 13th and Webb, across from the upscale Waterfront shopping, office, restaurant district.

Wichita has many choices for natural, organic food in Wichita but Whole Foods Market stands out not only in how they will make an impact on your health and wellness, but also on the impact they will have on the community.  "Win-win partnerships" with local suppliers, and numerous community partnerships, including YMCA, Bike Walk Wichita, United Methodist Open Door and Wichita Children's Home.  Goals are to donate approximately $20,000 back to the community. Providing 120 jobs in a healthy and sustainable building, the Wichita store is working with "Green Globes" (www.thegbi.org) to keep up with operating standards that are good for the environment and lives up to the meticulous care that goes into the products they sell.

The Deli and "New Food" Venue

Here's what you can expect to see at the Wichita store:

an in-house smoker that will smoke meats on a daily basis, as well as flavored sausages and monthly bacon flavors.

Fresh seafood flown in daily

Weekly cooking and education classes, kids' club events and tasting fairs (Thursdays 5-7pm).

Fresh deli, salad bar, Fresh Rolled Sushi, Bakery, Juice bar and coffee bar, Korean BBQ, Burrito Bar, Wood-fired pizza, and a huge selection of cheeses with a Cheese specialist on hand to answer all your cheese questions.

Fresh ground nut butter, bulk spices, and bulk nuts, candy, oats and beans/lentils.

Cheese glorious cheese!

Whole Body Section containing cosmetics, skin care, and supplements

Familiar, locally made products such as Chicken Poop Lip Junk, Sarah Jane Salsa, 4 Star Hydroponics and more!

The "Sneak peek" event is Saturday, August 30th. There will be community tours throughout the morning, but that is all I know at this point. Official Grand Opening is on Monday, September 3rd at 9am. Look for more info on all the festivities going on that day in a post to come. You definitely do not want to miss out on all the great things they are doing to celebrate!

Refurbished airplane pieces sourced here in Kansas for decor.

You can find up to date info for all the goings on at the new Wichita Store on Facebook here.

over at Twitter here, and search the twitter hashtag #wholefoodswichita all day long tomorrow and Monday for even more information.

UPDATE 8/30:  The sneak peek tour is from 9am - 8pm and is on a space-available basis. There will be live entertainment, food trucks, and bouncy houses for the kids in the parking lot! Get down there it's a gorgeous day for it!

The Food:

11-2pm

The Flying Stove 

Funky Monkey Munchies 

Let ‘em Eat Brats 

4-7pm

Hopperoni Express 

Brickhouse BBQ

BS Sandwich Press 

Kona Ice 

The music:

11am - 12pm: Micha Castillo

12:15 - 1:15pm: Tony Ngo

1:30 - 2:30pm:  Jordan Minnis

2:45 - 3:45pm:  Emily Deaver

4 - 5pm: Uche

5:15 - 7pm: Choro Cats

Free Chips and Queso

I think Chili's has the BEST taco chips around. I like that they are light, and crispy always and salty enough. I really like to get them every time I go to Chili's. With ranch on the side. It's a must.

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Chili's has a great email club that sends awesome coupons to your inbox weekly. They will start you off with a free order of chips and queso, or chips and guac or chips and salsa just for signing up. And if you like to frequent your local Chili's you will really love the coupons they send in the email club. They have sent out Free Kid's meals (with adult entree), Free dessert, Free appetizers, and more.

Click here to sign up and get your free chips and queso!

*not a sponsored post I just love chips and salsa.

20% off at Gordmans

Gordmans sent me an exclusive friends and family coupon for 20% off your total purchase to use August 21st- Monday August 25th. Just show the cashier the coupon from the link or print it off and take in store.
See some great finds from my shopping trip recently to see the new misses designer lines on a previous post.  Fall will be here before you know it!
Click here for coupon.

Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Super Circus Heroes 2014

*the following is a review in which I was compensated for my post with tickets to a performance. I do not receive payment or compensation for reader purchases or clicks. Thanks!

Ready for the show!

Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey brought another amazing show full of thrills and entertainment for the smallest to the biggest of kids.

Super Circus Heroes was all about finding the super human power within you, and included super circus hero acrobats, aerialists, motorcycles in a gravity defying cage, dancing elephants, horseback riding dogs, and more. There wasn't a dull moment, with lots of fun, excitement and laughter.

This year we were able to make it early for the All Access Pre-show. Starting about an hour prior to show time, participants can meet the performers, get autographs, get a close-up look at some animals, and participate in a "Hero Training Camp". An interactive experience and chance to show off your Super skills and learn a few. One of the elephants painted a picture, and they gave it away before the show.

We danced with an acrobat in a gigantic dance party, and tried on circus costumes. The pre-show was a lot of fun and a great extra with the show. I highly recommend getting there early to check this out. My kids loved being a part of the action!

Catch Ringling Bros. Super Circus Heroes in your town, or look for them again next time they are in Wichita.

Thanks to Intrust Bank arena, and SMG for the tickets to see and review the show!

Visit Ringling Bros. website for show info, ticket info, more details about the pre-show, and fun interactive games and facts, here.

Gordman's Call to Action against Bullying and New Clothing Lines

Gordman's sent me shopping to check out their new Misses Contemporary lines with both dressy and casual styles. It is elevated and trend right clothing that appeals to guests of all ages. Gordmans will now be carrying many of the same contemporary brands found in high-end department stores, such as Kensie, Jessica Simpson, and BB Dakota, all at everyday pricing of up to 60% off department store prices.

I was very excited about these new lines and am excited to come back and keep adding these lines to my wardrobe.  I have always loved Kensie and the Jessica Simpson brands, and really liked the Aztec looks from BB Dakota. Here are some photos of some of my favorite things.
All pricing was around the $17.99 and up price point. Kensie was a tad higher, but still so much less than department store prices.

You can find Gordmans  at the following locations in Kansas:

Topeka

at 32nd & S. Topeka Blvd.

3245 Topeka Blvd.

Topeka, KS 66611

Lenexa

at 96th & Quivira

9650 Quivira

Lenexa, KS 66215

Wichita

at 21st & N. Rock

2057 N. Rock Road

Wichita, KS 67206

Enter below for your own chance to shop with a $25 Gift Card! 

No Place for Hate Campaign.

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and Gordmans, Inc., an apparel and home décor retailer, are teaming up to promote ADL’s No Place for Hate^® initiative  to help eradicate hatred, prejudice and bullying as students and teachers prepare to head back to school this fall.

Through the month of August, Gordmans will join ADL in a call to action encouraging individuals, parents, teachers and students to take a stand against bullying and prejudice in schools and communities. Guests at Gordmans stores are invited to purchase “Helping Hands” for $1 each or more in support of the initiative. Every dollar raised will directly benefit ADL’s No Place for Hate^® anti-bullying initiatives.

 You can see Gordmans online here.

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