Beating the summer heat isn’t easy these days. We are either inside playing and working on projects in the precious air conditioning, or outside in the water trying to keep cool. It seems pools and shady spots are our...
Last weekend, my son competed in a jiu-jitsu competition. Jiu-jitsu is a ground-based martial art that focuses on grappling and the use of leverage, pressure, and other tactics in the pursuit of a submission of your opponent. This is...
I am familiarizing myself with life's little wins.
I used to post all of those inspirational quotes like “Keep your head and heels high, but your standards higher!” Or another one was “Yesterday you said tomorrow.”
Go get ‘em, tiger. Am...
There is nothing more refreshing than encouragement. During graduate school, I experienced the worst forms of comparison and competition. Then, I entered motherhood, and it was a whole new world of surprising possibilities! From feeding styles and sleep schedules...
It’s that time of year again, and mothers everywhere are scouring Pinterest for the latest trendy family photo ideas. Now, let me just clarify that I have nothing for you if that’s what you’re looking for. You see, today...
I'm a CO girl at the core and adore living on the west side of Colorado Springs. This amazing city just keeps getting cooler, but the best part of the Springs hasn't changed in millennia. The sparkle of this...
We don't travel much. And by much, I mean we haven't gone in vacation in 4 years. It just didn't appeal to me. But I wanted my kids to experience new places and sleep somewhere new. So, here we are,...
By now we have all gotten that email: SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED!!! I know some of us shuddered, some of us went right into planning and some even yelled at the phone or computer. But after it all sunk in,...
The holidays are a perfect time to encourage your children to show kindness to others. Our Christmas Kindness Countdown Chain is a fun activity that provides kids with a daily act of kindness as they count down to Christmas....
Hey Mama. We are so happy that you are here to learn more about becoming a part of the Co Springs Mom Collective team. We are growing and looking to add more voices to our already established contributor team....
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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...
