We are living in strange times: at some point, breastfeeding moved from a generally private act to an almost political statement. As if trying to feed your baby from your own body wasn't difficult enough -- now we have...
Most of us have a love-hate relationship with Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. We love a good deal; we don’t love hassle. We love to make a buck on stuff we’re getting rid of, but not when flaky people waste...
Coming into motherhood really does look like a wrecking ball. It felt that way to me at first. Between the postpartum days, and the moments where you think you have things figured out, just to turn around and realize...
Moms are the most capable beings on earth. It's true. We have superpowers. It is totally "normal" to see a mom breastfeeding an infant while cooking dinner. Listening to a meeting on her computer while feeding a wiggly toddler...
The holidays are a perfect time to encourage your children to show kindness to others. Our Christmas Kindness Countdown Chain is a fun activity that provides kids with a daily act of kindness as they count down to Christmas....
Random Acts of Kindness Day is this Saturday, February 17th, and we have partnered with Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool to help you celebrate all week long.
Use the BINGO Board below to encourage your child to complete 5 kind...
No one does autumn like Colorado! Bonfires, apple cider, toasty sweaters, pumpkin flavored everything, warm socks and snuggling with the one you love. It is even more enchanting when surrounded by the confetti of aspen leaves that our beautiful state brings out...
In any healthy relationship, there is one crucial component: communication! I have known my husband, Shawn, since I was 18. This year, we will celebrate 18 years of marriage. Sometimes I really can't believe it! We are both passionate...
I'm completely giddy that football season is here. I'm a diehard football fan, which stems from my high school days in small-town Iowa. Our football team wasn't just good—it was excellent. We competed in a state championship nearly every...
Hello fellow COS mamas! I’m Paras Askari Longanecker, a mother of two wild young boys, wife to an adventurous guy, and practicing pediatrician learning to navigate the challenging yet rewarding world of being a working mom. Since moving to...
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...
