I am a mom drowning in a sea of toys that seems to multiply overnight. But I am not unique. Many parents face the challenge of managing the never-ending influx of toys into their homes.
I had the privilege...
It’s the day after Thanksgiving and your fridge is full of leftovers. You could just heat them all up and have a turkey-day redo. Or you could reimagine and transform some of your leftover feast into a Thanksgiving Turkey...
Currently, I have 8,231 photos living in my phone. I won't look at the number on my computer because I know it's A LOT! I love photos; I always have and I always will. My house is decorated with...
I recently read an article by a busy mom who challenged my thinking about sufficient housekeeping—precisely what is adequate for a clean house versus expectations of a “perfect house” that is nearly impossible at this stage in motherhood. The...
Plan now for greater energy savings this fall and winter. Taking time to improve energy efficiency pays off year-round. When you save energy, you lower your bill too.
These small changes are affordable, shouldn’t take much time (unless you forget...
'Tis the season for baking and one of my favorite fall recipes is pumpkin chocolate chip bread. It is full of pumpkin spice goodness and the chocolate chips add a layer of sweet decadence. I like to use fresh...
My favorite part of transitioning from summer to fall is COFFEE. I love coffee year-round, but it's way more fun and cozy to drink on a cold day. I love going out for coffee occasionally, but I also love...
My favorite season of the year is fall. I love the crisp, cool air, attending fall festivals, pumpkin everything, and dressing in layers. For me, it feels like time slows down in the fall and all I want to...
The Perfect Gift
It may seem early to be thinking about the holidays, but the perfect holiday gift needs time to age. I am speaking about one of my favorite gifts to give, homemade vanilla. It is surprisingly easy to...
What does it mean to have a community-owned utility?
Colorado Springs Utilities is the largest community-owned, not-for-profit, four-service utility in the nation. For almost 100 years, they have provided Colorado Springs with safe, reliable and competitively priced electric, natural gas,...
In + Around CO Springs
The Colorado Springs Guide To Indoor Play Places
When you are planning activities with your kids, the weather seems to play an important role! Let's face it, there are days when as...
