I’m a planner. I plan pretty much everything in my life. I’m talking from weekly meals, to school pickup schedules, to house cleaning, to grocery shopping, and everything in between. It’s just who I am and how I work...
If your holiday calendar looks anything like this, I’m gonna need you to read this. Yes, I know you don’t have time. But still. Stop. Read. It's time to take back Christmas.
Look – I know that it’s great to have...
If you give a mom a minute…. you know, an actual quiet moment to herself with no one asking for help, calling her name, or using her as a makeshift, in-house jungle gym, she’ll probably want to put on...
Over the years, I have changed. It's impossible to stay the exact same person. Life happens and you discover new passions. Obsessions turn into phases. Priorities shift. I used to be obsessed with martini glasses, my apartment was decorated...
Welcome to a new series - “Library Living” - where you’ll be privy to all the information I’ve discovered about our very own Pikes Peak Library District! Looking to visit a museum for free? Check out board games? Attend...
You’re a mom, and maybe you thought that being a mom was all about children. Well, it’s not. It’s about science. It’s about finding, reading, interpreting, and then sharing the original scientific research about today’s particular motherly concern and...
Parenting brings up many situations where you find yourself saying, “oh we’re at the stage of dealing with that issue now, are we?” And once your kids enter grade school, it seems as though that thought can cross your...
Parenting is hard, there is no doubt about that. We are constantly faced with challenges, societal pressure, and opinions from everyone in our life, and of course, we have children who are demanding snacks and refusing bedtime. One thing that...
As summer approaches, thoughts of warmer weather and outdoor relaxation are on the horizon. For many of us, that means squeezing in as much pool time as possible as the temperatures rise.
But before jumping in, let’s take a moment...
Dion’s is our family’s Friday night dinner. Let’s just say it’s my husband’s “go to” meal when it’s his turn to cook. I use the word “cook” lightly. My Husband considers calling or ordering online, “cooking.” We usually order...
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...
