Have you read Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking? It chronicles the period after the sudden death of the author’s husband’s and the concurrent illness of her adult daughter. It is starkly written and trance-like in nature.
On the back cover is an intriguing photo, one with such interesting composition and mystery that I found [...]

Life is busy.  Between kids activities, jobs, maintaining the house, getting meals on the table, giving your family your attention and love, most of us are pretty pressed for time.
I remember growing up one of the first things my brothers and I would ask my mom when she walked in the door after work was, [...]

Monday. Salute the legacy of Martin Luther King at the 25th annual MLK Day Marade. The combination march-and-parade starts at City Park, where walkers will assemble. From there, the marade courses through town to Civic Center Park — a rally at Civic Center will cap the day’s celebration. The marade route is nearly 3 miles [...]

Butterflies are just the beginning at The Butterfly Pavilion!  Go and explore the beauty of tropical butterflies, the Crawl-A-See-Em, Wings of the Tropics, and many other exciting exhibits!
On Friday, January 15th, The Butterfly Pavilion is offering a special discount day to celebrate their 15th Birthday!  Each visitor will only pay $1.50 for admission.  Hours are 9 [...]

You know that feeling you get in the wee hours of Christmas Eve? You’ve spent weeks shopping, decorated every square inch of your home, made gingerbread houses with the kids, spent a few melancholy moments remembering lost loved ones, wrapping, cooking, baking, sending cards and calling old friends. Now, the moon is high and [...]

If you’re on Facebook, you may have seen several offers for freebies. Various businesses offer freebies for becoming a fan on their Facebook page.  This is something to watch out for as you can score some great freebies!
When you become a Facebook Fan of Einstein Bagels, you’ll receive a free bagel and schmear at your [...]

I have a confession to make: I hate skiing.  There. I said it. I’ve lived in Colorado for over 11 years, and I am not a skier. *gasp* Do people like me actually exist? Yes. Yes, we do.
Don’t get me wrong.  Sledding is fun!  Snowmobiling rocks!  I [...]

Here are the 2010 dates for FREE DAYS at some Denver Area attractions!
DENVER ZOO
2300 Steele St., Denver, 303-376-4800
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Saturday November 13, 2010
DENVER ART MUSEUM
100 West 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver, 720-865-5000
(The art museum is free [...]

It’s been cold here lately.  I’m just thankful to call Denver home this winter!  I’m excited to spend time playing in the snow with my kids and not have to deal with the bitterly cold winters we experienced living in Northern Montana or the Midwest!
If you’re headed to the slopes anytime soon, be sure to [...]

It is important for me to teach my 5-year-old daughter Hadley how to cook. My mom was a top-notch chef and ran a popular restaurant for many years. Growing up, I wasn’t what you would call a gourmand.
Case in point: the infamous fiasco when I misread the gingerbread recipe and added 1 cup of ginger [...]