A few weeks ago, I told my toddler that I noticed a couple of fairies had moved into our backyard, but they didn’t have a place to live. Her face instantly lit up. She knows exactly what fairies are...
As summer approaches, thoughts of warmer weather and outdoor relaxation are on the horizon. For many of us, that means squeezing in as much pool time as possible as the temperatures rise.
But before jumping in, let’s take a moment...
My girl was four years old, and it was her first spring season of soccer. She had been watching her older sister play for a year, and so she was excited to now show off her own skills on...
Hey Mama. We are so happy that you are here to learn more about becoming a part of the Co Springs Mom Collective team. We are growing and looking to add more voices to our already established contributor team....
If your holiday calendar looks anything like this, I’m gonna need you to read this. Yes, I know you don’t have time. But still. Stop. Read. It's time to take back Christmas.
Look – I know that it’s great to have...
I grew up on two different continents, in two contending cultures. I'm a recent single mom raising some fantastic little humans. A public interest lawyer and advocate for the vulnerable. An unapologetic lover of the Three C's - coffee,...
It hits me sometimes in the most random moments. Watching a children's movie or even just my kids playing. The big life changing moments are more obvious, but it comes in the little moments of daily life too. It...
I was used to my December birthday blending into the larger framework of holiday celebrations. Growing up, it seemed like there were always school Christmas concerts. In college, there were finals. As an adult, a seemingly endless buffet of...
I am boring.
I don't create epic scenarios for my kids to do. I don't turn the house upside down into an elaborate obstacle course on rainy days. I don't spend hours playing make believe. I don't have a beautiful...
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...
