Halfway through the school year my lunch packing skills get stuck in a repeat of things I know my kids will eat. I get bored, they get bored. Here are some easy, kid tested and approved ideas that can...
The cool weather, the changing leaves, and pumpkin spice lattes everywhere mean only one thing: It is almost Halloween! I've always been a lover of the fall season and since having kids, I've started to love it on a...
These have been difficult waters to navigate. School year 2020-21 started off for so many families with hesitation, fatigue, and continued unknowns of how this year would play out. In this current state of of our nation, I’ve heard...
I find that making friends as an adult can be pretty difficult. Sure, I come across as friendly and chatty sometimes, but getting past that into the meat of a friendship is hard. To me, building deeper connections feels...
Encouraging and letting my 5-year-old help around the house has provided a way to teach responsibility, encourage teamwork, and participate in necessary chores in family life. Having my children help around the home has helped all of us see...
I am a recovering cooking snob. I used to think dinner wasn’t worth serving to my family unless it was as scratch made as possible and took an hour of blood, sweat and tears to produce. Even though I’ve...
A few months ago, during a solid attempt at spring cleaning, I had the realization that I’d somehow lost my way in the practice of sustainable living. You can read my confession and recommitment to a more eco-conscious lifestyle...
The Eras Tour is headed to Denver in July. Are you ready for it?
If you are one of the lucky ones who scored tickets to the show, then you are probably working on your concert attire. We all know...
“What kind of bird? What kind of bird?” my dad would call out quickly as soon as he heard the trill of a bird.
Growing up with a game warden meant being able to identify birds by their calls, critters...
If you are anything like me, you will not be staying up until midnight this year to watch 2022 come. Don't get me wrong, I love celebrating all the holidays but as a 30-something mama of toddlers, I don't...
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...
