Perhaps you’re feeling somewhat sad that summer fun is coming to a close or maybe you’re looking forward to being back on a schedule soon (or, like me, a little bit of both). Be sure to make some time in your schedule to enjoy a few more adventures with your kids, starting with Fun at [...]

In the same way that Parisians may rarely visit the Louvre or New Yorkers deem the Empire State Building essential to the cityscape but rarely visiting its observation deck, far too many Rocky Mountain locals miss the attractions that helped earn our state its “Colorful Colorado” nickname.
Whether you’re a history buff, entertaining out-of- town guests, [...]

A strong sense of self is an essential preparation for the many obstacles our children will face in their lifetimes. It sparks the development of strong leadership skills and the ability to make a positive impact in other’s lives. I want more than anything for my children to feel abundantly loved and confident so that [...]

IKEA Centennial opens TODAY and even if you are not already in line, IKEA for kids may be something you want to consider.
I owned a children’s store in NYC that was largely furnished with items from IKEA, plus I lived with my child in a 600 square foot apartment so we regularly used IKEA’s small [...]

The sound of water gently trickling into a pond is pure tranquility and absolute beauty. There is something so calming and peaceful about a gentle fountain of water bubbling into a pond filled with green plants and even fish! It’s something you can find only in garden centers and the homes of those with gardeners [...]

Saturday-Sunday. Set sail for Sloan’s Lake for the 11th annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. The celebration of Colorado’s Asian heritage has lots of new activities this year, including a Health and Wellness Village and the ImaginAsian collaborative art project. This year’s theme is “Gambare Japan,” a tribute to the Japanese people after the March earthquake [...]

Whether you play it with a child, a date or a beer, face it: You like miniature golf.
You dig the windmills; they make you think of wooden clogs and pigtails. You appreciate the King Kongs and the T-rexes, the pirate ships and castles and Great Pyramids.
You wallow in the trippiness and the old-school innocence and [...]

Great achievements in life happen one small step at a time. In the case of running your first 5K, the steps happen quite literally – one foot in front of the other…but, mental preparation is essential in achieving any goal, so putting your mind in the right place is the most important first step to [...]

My tree died this year – finally, fully and completely. It was an Aspen and it had been dwindling in health recently. Fewer and fewer leaves appeared each of the past 2 years and more and more branches died off.
The tree was about 20 years old, a suburban average, therefore it died a “natural” death. [...]

“Okay, now remember, look ahead to your exit. When you do that, the turns will be easy,” said David, our downhill biking coach. My husband, older son and I were at the Trestle Bike Park at Winter Park, Colorado. It was a beautiful July morning with bright sun, puffy clouds, gorgeous wildflowers and a mountain [...]