I have always loved to get letters. When I was 12 or 13, I joined a pen pal group and had 3 pen pals until we all graduated high school. I remember the joy of getting mail and having...
A few weeks ago, my one and only child turned 12 years old. As we all know, kids at this age go through changes so fast we can barely keep up. I’ve enjoyed watching my daughter hit several milestones...
I'm a planner. I do not like leaving things to the last minute—never have. I was always done with projects and papers for school early. Tight deadlines stress me out. Sometimes, this makes my life easier, but sometimes it...
The postpartum period.
It’s scary, painful, exhausting, overwhelming, but above else — beautiful.
I’m about to become a mother of two. So, this isn’t my first go-around with postpartum.
With my firstborn, I had a very traumatic birth experience and an even...
It is easy to forget that our children are always listening and paying attention even when we think they are not. I was reminded of this as my youngest developed a severe fear of the hail and thunderstorms last...
Call me crazy, but this South Carolina girl LOVES Colorado winters. I love cold weather, snow, a crackling fire, cups of hot coffee, movie marathons and comfy blankets. But as much as I romanticize the winter months in my...
The month of love is upon us and we are in love with what Colorado Springs has to offer! There are so many events around town this month it will be hard to choose! Be sure to check out...
“Mama, that guy has a robot leg!” my five-year-old son exclaims as we pass a man with a prosthetic leg. He is simply noticing differences, but he's certainly not the most politically correct child.
We also have had a child...
Hello Colorado Springs Moms! My name is Melisa (pronounced muh-leesa) and I'm excited to be a new voice around here at COSMC!
I am raising four beautiful souls at home (Stella, Judah, Naomi, & Natalie) and I eagerly await being...
Pre-parent life, vacation planning for my husband and I mostly consisted of determining just how much snow skiing, scuba diving, biking and other outdoor activities we could squeeze in. Nowadays, with littles to consider, trip planning looks very different.
While...
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...
