Our family takes July Fourth pretty seriously. But we have always done Independence Day a little differently than the average family.
When my husband and I were engaged, he received a call from his family with a request. He looked...
We’re all staying home a lot more lately, and we’re constantly on the lookout for fun activities to do as a family. Grab the Pop Rocks and Runts to enjoy these classic movies from my childhood. Toss on your...
One of the things that sold me on our current home was the location of the laundry room. "Room" is generous – it's an over-sized closet conveniently located in the loft and by the bedrooms. In addition to location,...
There are many things that make me feel like I really won at this being a wife and a mother thing. I feel like a champion if I can get most of the laundry done, folded and put away....
Who doesn’t love a clean house? I know I do. Kids make it tough, but when people come over to our house and say things like, “wow, your house is so clean!” it makes my heart do a little...
I’m a 40-something wife, mother of two, teacher, writer… and beer lover.
In fact, my husband and I can often be found spending our “date nights” at local microbreweries, enjoying their latest brewing creations. I love the smell. I love...
We all have those days when we're running low on groceries and only have a few staples on hand. Here are a few ideas to turn the humble egg into a delicious and healthy dinner using items you likely...
This winter has had me dreaming about a big yard transformation this summer. My husband, who grew up in lush England, has his doubts about being able to support beautiful landscaping with the new Water Wise rules that are...
A few Christmases ago, I received an Instant Pot as a gift from my brother and his wife. I took one look at it, pushed it to the corner, and commented to my husband that this year my brother...
If you’re anything like me, determining what to cook EVERY SINGLE NIGHT can be an arduous task. If you’re nothing like me, you have a personal chef or a husband who does all the cooking. In that case, move...
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...
