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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...

The Perfect Gift It may seem early to be thinking about the holidays, but the perfect holiday gift needs time to age. I am speaking about one of my favorite gifts to give, homemade vanilla. It is surprisingly easy to...

What does it mean to have a community-owned utility? Colorado Springs Utilities is the largest community-owned, not-for-profit, four-service utility in the nation. For almost 100 years, they have provided Colorado Springs with safe, reliable and competitively priced electric, natural gas,...

I hate budgeting. It is my dream to be able to live within our means intuitively with no need to count the dollars. However, that is not my reality, so I dutifully create a budget to ensure all bills...

When we were in the process of building our house, we decided to take a leap of faith and finish out the basement so we would be able to host people comfortably.  We built our house with the intention...

You know those meetings where there is a group of people all in a circle, and you introduce yourself and admit you have a problem? Well I know we aren't in a circle, but I'm Katie and I like...

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are big deals in our house. We do not just exchange presents, have breakfast, or go to the movies. It is a day, weekend, or longer to bond with the littles, extended family, and...

I don't know about you, but I feel like moms can get stuck in the comparison trap so easily. Comparing kids, lifestyles, bodies, parenting styles, marriages... the list goes on and on. We moved into our new house in November....

Last year, I attended a dessert and beer pairing.  The whole event intrigued me.  Now, I’m not new to the world of craft beer.  I’ve traveled the United States, tasting the local brews from all over.  As a Cicerone...

Moms, if you are not yet an Xfinity Rewards member, now is the time to sign up. It's a free rewards program for Xfinity customers with some pretty fun perks. Right now, as a member, you can take advantage...