Parenting Wisdom

Twice now I’ve had the privilege to move to Colorado—Colorado Springs, specifically—and in case you have forgotten it or just need a little reminder, this place is pretty incredible. From all the coffee shops and microbreweries, the bazillions of...

Our new year started with a new house. A home that seemed borderline ridiculously huge compared to the 960 square feet we had left behind. While I immensely admire families who choose to live in small homes, we weren’t...

Get ready for Halloween sweets and treats with our list of special events to celebrate in Colorado Springs! This round-up of kid-friendly events includes trick or treating and trunk or treats around town. What are you going to be...

We love to shop local, and we especially love to support moms who are using their talents and gifts to provide for their families. Craft fairs are the perfect place to support moms and local businesses, find unique treasures,...

I've learned that the military puts strain on relationships and that sometimes it takes more than it gives. I think it's easier to blame the military for our lost friendship than it is to believe that we chose this. There are days that I wish we could swallow our pride and accept the apologies we'll never give each other. There are times that I wish I could call you and hear that familiar voice. Days that I would love to smother your baby in cuddles and hear about how being a mom is going. It's hard to believe that we're both mothers, and even harder to believe our kids will never be friends.

Happy Birthday to us! Today we are celebrating 3 years of Colorado Springs Moms Blog. We are so grateful that you are celebrating this major milestone with us! Our hope for COSMB is to foster motherhood connections, create space for...

Wildfires are raging across Colorado and the West. Too many of our citizens know all too well the hardship of losing a home to wildfire. But even after a fire is contained, members of our community still need your...

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...

Not only was I neglecting my family and friends, I was neglecting myself. I fretted and I lost sleep. I was tired… so, so tired. Some time away from my career allowed me to refocus on what is truly important in my life. Around the kids, I was much more relaxed. I could contribute more to the family by making sure the house was in order. I became much more present, but I still craved meaningful employment.

To be a best friend, to have a best friend, what does that actually mean? As a mother, wife, career woman, do we still need a best friend? So much weight has always been attached to those two words....