I’m already starting to think about the seasons changing. I love fall so much but I hate to say goodbye to warm weather, flip-flops and lots of outdoor playtime. One of the things that I happily welcome though is...
Who doesn’t love a clean house? I know I do. Kids make it tough, but when people come over to our house and say things like, “wow, your house is so clean!” it makes my heart do a little...
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...
We have a pretty archetypal household; married with two children (albeit they are twins), a comfortable ranch home in a nice neighborhood with two cars in the garage and a big backyard. It’s a seemingly bucolic sight.
Until you ring...
While I would never dare audition for any Great National Bake-Off competition, the thought of a store-bought birthday cake does make me twitch. And I love having a variety of baked goods nestled in the freezer, ready to make...
There are people all over the world that do not consume alcohol for myriad reasons. I am one of those people. It seems, however, that those people are few and far between. It also is sometimes hard to socialize...
I don't know about you, but it seems like the retail world wants us to skip Thanksgiving.
Halloween is done, and then BAM, Christmas comes at us in full force. It's easy to minimize Thanksgiving to a day just about...
This goes out to all the moms out there who live in a small home... and maybe wish it was larger: Hi. Do you need a hug? That might be weird. So here's a cyber high-five.
Friend, I know how...
I’m a 40-something wife, mother of two, teacher, writer… and beer lover.
In fact, my husband and I can often be found spending our “date nights” at local microbreweries, enjoying their latest brewing creations. I love the smell. I love...
'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...
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...
