A total stranger recently said to me, "Don't take this the wrong way, but what is the point of even having kids if you are just going to send them to daycare."
When I say, “Come visit me,” I genuinely mean it. I love when your family comes to stay with mine to explore our still-sort-of-new-to-us mountain hometown. I want to save you the thousand bucks on a room and have...
My family and I were privileged enough to call Grand Junction home for three years. The mild temperatures, amazing views, and friendly people make this city a special place to call home or to visit. Palisade, about 13 miles...
In the last few years, our family has truly embraced the power of a staycation (a vacation where you stay in your state). Whether it’s been a hotel in town or a couple hour drive to the mountains, we...
"Naptime is sacred." "I can meet before or after this time. It's my kid's naptime." "My daughter didn’t get a nap today, and she is a mess.” “We just got home from visiting grandparents, and we are still out of our routine.” I...
Thirty-one years ago my husband and I decided to tie the knot on Thanksgiving. In a different country. Back then the term “destination wedding” had not been invented. We just wanted to do something different that involved snorkeling at the...
When I was little I remember taking a family trip to Steamboat Springs. My parents had a timeshare that allowed us to spend a few quality family days up there. I remember nothing else besides the place we stayed...
Thinking of extending your stay in Colorado Springs? You'll find so many things to do right in the city or within driving distance of Colorado Springs. This beautiful stretch of the Rocky Mountains offers dozens of area attractions, including...
The fact that I install my daughter in her seat correctly is a habit I don’t even think about now. But it's one that may have helped saved her life that summer night.
A hidden gem at the edge of the Arkansas Valley, family friendly Salida is worth a visit.  My husband’s family is from Montrose on the Western Slope of Colorado, which is a 5 hour drive from Colorado Springs. Following Highway...

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