Ages + Stages

That's the thing, I didn't need it anyway. It didn't fit because there were too many dishes in their in the first place. Dishes I use maybe once a year. Dishes I was given or collected, but simply added to the stack rather than to replace another one. Too much stuff, everywhere, there is too much stuff.

It is in this moment that I'll remind myself, as I've done many times before, that I've actually already received every single one of these gifts. I don't need them; they're already mine. They may bury themselves down deep inside sometimes, but they're there.

The Colorado Springs Moms Blog held our first annual Cookies with Santa event, sponsored by The Front Range Home Team! This festive, family-friendly event took place on Sunday, December 17th at Building Three Coffee Roasters. Families joined us for this event and enjoyed a professional photo with...

This is the time of year that I love to climb into bed with a good book. Cool evenings are perfect for curling up under soft sheets and sipping a cup of tea while I read. Here is what...

He spent hours learning the rules of the road, yet froze when it came to understanding which car had the right of way. He didn't know how to handle it when an ambulance was approaching an intersection at the same time. Another time, he was so busy looking to the left on a right hand turn that he nearly clipped the curb to his right. What can prepare you for that? Experience. This is similar to how you can attempt to learn everything about parenting through books and talking to other parents. But that is impossible! Only through experiencing life with your child do you glean the knowledge on the best way to parent YOUR unique child.

Summer is in full swing here in Colorado Springs and we want you to soak up every bit of family fun it has to offer! June is when we really get a chance to enjoy the outdoors and some...

Having children and all that comes along with the responsibility of being a mother often leaves little if no time for ourselves. I recently read a story about a working mom who hired a virtual personal assistant to book...

When we hear "take care of yourself," we think in terms of getting some time to ourselves, enjoying a hobby or an evening out with friends. But for many moms, we get so busy taking care of the kids, house,...

Ahh, self-care. It feels good, doesn’t it? It feels dutiful, responsible, and oh so Instagrammable. And it feels like at last, someone is thinking about me, even if it’s only me. The importance of self-care is preached everywhere, with...

My 12-year-old daughter eats, sleeps, and breathes football. She has played on several flag and tackle football teams over the years and recently joined the Jr. High football team. During her free time, you can either find her at...