It might have been a wonderful experience at age 10, hiking or acting or painting and, most important, bonding with a handful of great friends. Or perhaps it was a memorable moment swimming, splashing and laughing with buddies when life’s future seemed as brilliant as the sky overhead.

For some camp directors, childhood experiences at summer [...]

Sunday. Little ones can get their first taste of ballet when the Colorado Ballet visits the Children’s Museum of Denver. Members of the company will perform an excerpt from their upcoming production of “Beauty and the Beast,” plus a few snippets from other fairy tale ballets. After the performance, dancers will answer questions from the [...]

This is the weekend to be out and about with our family!  There is a free Denver attraction everyday Friday thru Sunday!
To start things off, Denver Botanic Gardens in Chatfield has free admission on Friday from 9a.m. to 5p.m.  Admission is normally $5 per person.  Friday looks like it should be sunny and in the [...]

February’s theme at The Children’s Museum of Denver is Fairytales & Fables!
This month’s theme is perfect for my 4-year old daughter! She loves all things fairytale-y and fable-y, so we were thrilled to be invited to The Children’s Museum to check out some of their daily programs for February!
The one we chose to attend [...]

The only bad thing about Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort is the long haul to get there.
That’s also why it is so great.
Make the seven-hour drive from Denver to Durango’s remote enclave in southwestern Colorado and you’ll feel like you’re in the frosty equivalent of Shangri-La. With 1,325 acres of snow-dusted terrain, the San Juan [...]

It’s the first Tuesday of the month which means is time for Free Target Tuesday at the Children’s Museum of Denver!
Bring your children in to play, discover, and learn at the Children’s Museum of Denver from 4 to 8p.m.!  The best part-admission is free!
The next Free Target Tuesday Night is March 2nd!  Target gives back [...]

Families with many children and families with one child have a lot in common. As a mom with many, I feel a special bond with moms of only children.
I understand what it’s like to field deeply personal questions about reproductive habits, fertility, and ethical and spiritual beliefs while waiting for library story time to [...]

We love trips to the library, but we also love having our own stash of books at home.  Sometimes the price of books can add up, so we only purchase them for special occasions(birthdays, Christmas, etc).  Here’s a way to treat your child without spending a dime!(as long as you use these products!)
Get a free [...]

It’s official: I won the Microsoft Office ’10 Winter Games Contest and will be blogging at the Olympics for the software giant from my personal blog CrazyBlogginCanuck.com.
Thrill of a lifetime, for sure!
In addition to the obvious excitement of being part of the Olympic experience, I am over the moon at the prospect of meeting the [...]