Dining Out

You put on your bulkiest oven mitt. Armed for a possible alien encounter, you turn the knob to release the pressure. Steam gushes from the top and you cover your head to protect yourself from any possible debris. You then you hear a friendly chiming sound. You twist open the lid, and to your amazement, you have the most beautiful looking pot roast you have ever seen. Julia Child would scratch her head in amazement at the sight of it.

My two kids (ages 7 and 5) and I recently had an opportunity to visit and experience the restaurant tour offered by our local Dion's pizza.  These tours are held at 9:30 am before the store opens and conveniently...

The USDA Economic Research website reports that in our country, households with children are affected most of all. Almost one third of households headed by a single mother report that they struggle to provide enough food for their children on a daily basis.

I'm a mom in the 21st century. I always look for the best deals, and the easiest way to get them. It just comes naturally to my parenting repertoire. I mean, I've been using grocery pick up for years...

As we settle back into the routine of the school-year, our family is busier than ever. There are after-school obligations and after-work obligations. With all the rushing around and varying schedules, it can seem impossible to get a healthy...

Feeding children is often way harder than it should be. Our family is blessed with four children, ages 5 and under, so relative pandemonium is something to which we are accustomed. Somehow meals magnify the difficulty of filling multiple...

Let’s talk about beer.  But first? A very brief history lesson. Did you know, President George Washington had his own brewhouse on the grounds of Mount Vernon?  And in the 1700s, Washington wrote down a recipe for “small beer” in a notebook...

Come On, Get Happy! Happy hour is a wonderful invention! And luckily, many fabulous places in Colorado Springs offer this aptly named hour or two of discounted beverages and bites. Taking advantage of this time can definitely save money. The other...

Time away from the chaos. Conversation with friends - other moms who "get" you. A break. Quiet. Retail Therapy. Lunch that is anything but mac-n-cheese or chicken nuggets. Raise your hand if you are like me - you dream of...

I've spent most of my working life teaching children to love literature and to be able to communicate effectively in their writing. Along the way, I hope that I've also managed to teach them how to be good, compassionate...