Recently, I admitted that I only pretend to like Holiday Decorations. While this is a true statement, there is an exception: Holiday Lights. When it comes to Holiday Lights, my enthusiasm is genuine. I love Holiday Lights. There is something so magical about the glow against the blackened sky. The [...]

Week 32! As people keep telling me, we’re nearly there. (Though time does seem to have stopped now.) I’ve spent the last seven months bucking myself up for this surprise baby and I’m excited! I have 8 weeks left and I am soooooo ready to meet this wee one! (No, we still don’t [...]

One of the simplest things to get that ‘hard to buy for person’ on your list is a gift card.  This year many retailers are rewarding you when you purchase gift cards.
If you have to do some shopping at L.L. Bean be sure to take advantage of this deal going on until December 24th.  Get [...]

My 3-year-old son Bode has the answer to every single person’s relationship drama.
Whenever someone (OK, mostly his sister Hadley) ticks him off, like clockwork Bode chimes in: “I don’t wike dat.”
Which, in Bode speak, loosely means “GET THE CRAP OUT OF MY FACE AND STOP BUGGING ME.”
I really didn’t think anything of it until my [...]

Baby, it’s cold outside!  Which means it’s perfect for cuddling up with some hot chocolate, popcorn, and a great movie!
Redbox just released another free rental code.  Use GANTS9 to score a free movie.
Haven’t used Redbox yet?  It’s simple and I LOVE it!  Out where I live we don’t have a ton of stores close by [...]

Looking for some fun, inexpensive, easy and quick holiday crafts to do with the kids? One they’ll love and you’ll all remember for years to come? How about an ornament to adorn your tree?
What You’re Making:
A Tree for your Tree.
What You’ll Need:

Popsicle sticks
Glue
Hot glue gun if you have one
Adornments to glue (options are [...]

The tree is decorated, the treats are delicious and the holiday cheer is all around, as the Children’s Museum of Denver prepares to host Santa Claus, flying straight from the North Pole!    Looking for something fun to do with your family this weekend? Well, you just found it,  Saturday from 10-1pm visit the Children’s Museum of Denver [...]

Tis’ the season folks – yes, it’s that time of year again, the holiday season, but it’s also the season to start making informed decisions about where your child will attend elementary school. You may be in the midst of completing applications for January. Some of you may be getting an early start on your [...]

I recently had a chance** to try out the BornFit Fitness Elyse Jacket.
Details from their product page: This brand new BornFit women’s fitness jacket is cute enough to wear out shopping, but functional for your workout with moisture wicking, super soft, brushed polyester/spandex! This wrinkle resistant workout jacket is great for the woman on the [...]

**Parents, be aware that this review contains topics that may not be suitable for younger children**
I had the opportunity to head over to the Buell Theater this week and see the highly acclaimed, multiple Tony Award winning Broadway show, Spring Awakening.  I have been to many musicals before and I can honestly say this was [...]