Colorado’s Top 13 Family Vacation Ideas for Summer 2013
Amber Johnson | May 20, 2013 – 7:00 am | 7 Comments

Summer is just around the corner and you don’t need to look far to have a world-class vacation with your family. From theater hikes to Outhouse Races to free events galore, we have the inside …

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6 things to ask before booking a summer vacation
May 20, 2013 – 8:42 am | 1 Comment

6 things to ask before booking a summer vacation

It’s May. Memorial Day and the end of the school year are in sight. Suddenly, you’re thinking about a summer vacation. A little advance planning — and some insider tips — can save you a lot of money. Whether you’re booking airfare, a car rental or a hotel room, you should ask these questions first.

Air travel

Q:When is the best time to buy airfare?

A: There is no overarching rule, but generally the sweet spot for buying is four to six weeks before you travel. Prices are highest eight to 10 weeks and two to three weeks in advance. However, start your search earlier, if possible. Learn what fares tend to be on a route so you can jump on a deal when one appears. Timing it right can save a family hundreds of dollars. And remember, with most fares you now have 24 hours to cancel for any reason. Use that to your advantage. Read the full story »

Diplomas Should Mean Something
May 19, 2013 – 7:29 am | 9 Comments
Diplomas Should Mean Something

The debate over revamping high school graduation requirements in Colorado has been a slow-burning fire that is about to get a lot hotter.
That’s because the State Board of Education just approved a change that …

Staunton State Park finally open, a wilderness oasis near Denver
May 18, 2013 – 7:29 am | 2 Comments
Staunton State Park finally open, a wilderness oasis near Denver

Colorado is opening its first new state park near metro Denver in 35 years Saturday, a protected patch of nature 36 miles southwest of the city.
The absence of a commerce-oriented visitor center at Staunton State …

Win a Week-long Camp at Woodward at Copper for Ski- and Snowboard-loving Teens! ($1,499 value)
May 18, 2013 – 6:36 am | Comments Off
Win a Week-long Camp at Woodward at Copper for Ski- and Snowboard-loving Teens! ($1,499 value)

The countdown is on until the kids are out of school. Do you have the summer lined up with fun activities?  This is where Woodward at Copper enters in. They are giving away one free …

Mama Drama: Getting the Babes to Bed
May 17, 2013 – 8:30 am | 12 Comments
Mama Drama: Getting the Babes to Bed

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I can’t get my kids to bed at night. They don’t listen when I tell them to stop watching TV or playing and get ready for bed, they fuss about washing their faces …

Make-A-Wish brings Stanley Cup, and tears of joy, to 13-year-old boy
May 16, 2013 – 8:12 am | 5 Comments
Make-A-Wish brings Stanley Cup, and tears of joy, to 13-year-old boy

Logan Piz rested on a couch while gaggles of giddy hospital interlopers crowded between him and the object of his affection.
Nurses hugged it. Doctors leaned on it. Puffed-up chests of security guards reflected off it. …

Funny Cleaning Guide for the Too-tired-to-care Mom
May 16, 2013 – 8:03 am | 5 Comments
Funny Cleaning Guide for the Too-tired-to-care Mom

I used to adhere to strict sweeping and mopping standards. You could eat off my floor. It wasn’t required, but if you ever had to it would be clean enough. Those days are gone. Now, it’s …

Have Your Kids Join Kung Food Flights Club to Help Fight Child Hunger!
May 15, 2013 – 7:00 am | 3 Comments
Have Your Kids Join Kung Food Flights Club to Help Fight Child Hunger!

Want to educate your kids about child hunger, teach them to make a difference and have fun doing it? The Food Bank of the Rockies has launched a new kid’s club, which is a great …

How A Mom Can Tell It’s May
May 14, 2013 – 6:40 am | 5 Comments
How A Mom Can Tell It’s May

The Sandman used a little too much of his magic on you one night, months ago, and you just woke up out of a deep, deep slumber. You can braid your leg hair. The phrase …

Win a Family Four-Pack Giveaway from Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park (a $200 value)
May 13, 2013 – 6:20 am | Comments Off
Win a Family Four-Pack Giveaway from Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park (a $200 value)

Win a full day of family fun from Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, valued at $200! The prize includes a Family 4-pack of Funday Passes and a copy of the new book, …

Eleven Springtime Adventures Found at Colorado’s State Parks
May 13, 2013 – 6:15 am | 2 Comments
Eleven Springtime Adventures Found at Colorado’s State Parks

Want to enjoy the great outdoors this spring? Colorado’s State Parks have 11 great activities your family will love.

Hike by the light of the moon and let the stars guide you (and a Volunteer Naturalist) …