My left arm hurts. Actually my right arm does too. Reason…because in order to adopt a child, the government needs to know that I don’t have TB. And that I’m free and clear of sexually transmitted diseases. And that my urine is clean as a whistle. And they need a list of all prescription drugs [...]

Saturday. The winter solstice is the darkest day of the year, but it can also be a day of celebration. Join in the fun at the 24th annual Winter Solabration, held just a couple of days before the official solstice on Monday. The event brings together winter rituals from many cultures, including Indian mudra dancers, [...]

Recently a friend said to me that she envied how often I made it out and about socially. That she liked how my husband Bryan and I found time to do all the things we do with other people, either together, or out on our own. I have been thinking about what she said ever [...]

Are you already wondering what you’re going to do with your kids during winter break?  Trying to find ways to get them out of the house?
You’re in luck!  The Denver Art Museum is hosting Winter Break at the Dam: Western Animals.  From December 19-January 3rd there will be free admission for kids 18 and under daily [...]

Santa may be in the North Pole but a group of local volunteers are bringing him closer to home.
For the fourth year, residents, staff and volunteers from the Colorado Lutheran Home in Arvada are answering phone calls from children hoping to talk with Mr. or Mrs. Santa Claus. Kids can call (303) 403-3150 for [...]

As the holidays approach the sweets seem to keep appearing and reappearing.  Many of us can get into a rut of eating unhealthy and end up feeling pretty lousy.
Qdoba Mexican Grill is hoping to kick that habit for your kids.  Parents don’t have to search any longer for healthy, fresh meals for your kids.  Qdoba will [...]

Poison Control Operator: Poison Control, how may I help you?
Me: Uh, yes…my son just ate part of an old and rather stale gingerbread house…
PCO: How old, ma’am?
Me: Three years…
PCO: The gingerbread house is three years old?
Me: Oh, no. My son is three years old.
PCO: What is the weight?
Me: Just eyeballing it, I’d say [...]

Warning to men everywhere: this post’s contents will make you extremely uncomfortable. Proceed with caution.
My husband Jamie underwent the “snip-snip” on Friday. We have two beautiful kids and had always planned to have three so did not take this decision lightly. But after a couple of failed attempts at getting pregnant and much prayer, [...]

It’s about time to start thinking about what’s for Holiday Dinner this year.  I know for my family, we always have a ham for Christmas.  It is easy to make and tastes delicious.  Of course, I just found out recently what a truly amazing Ham tastes like.   Sadly to say, it was not one that [...]

December is such an exciting month!  There’s the hope of snow, celebrating the holidays, spending time with loved ones, and giving each other gifts.  Safeway wants to continue giving to their customers.
Safeway has just lowered their everyday prices on thousands of items in store.  The price reductions vary from 10%-40% in hopes of helping consumers save [...]