Month: January 2023

Xfinity Introduces ‘Free This Week’: Unlocks Access to Premium Networks

Xfinity Introduces ‘Free This Week’: Unlocks Access to Premium Networks and Streaming Services Every Week of the Year Is your family always looking for new entertainment to stream? You may soon have more free options to explore! Comcast announced, “Free This Week,” a new year-long program that will deliver Xfinity customers more value by unlocking a new selection of free content each week from top streaming services and premium networks, no strings attached. “Free This Week” programming will be available for Xfinity customers and curated into one simple-to-navigate destination available on X1 and Flex. A selection of “Free This Week” programming will also be available on the Xfinity Stream app and Xumo’s XClass TV. “Free This Week” comes ten years after Xfinity’s inaugural free content sam...

Deals: National Frozen Yogurt Day, Colorado Garden and Home Show

This week I get to attend a cooking class at Cook Street Culinary School. We will be learning about sushi and sashimi preparations – Mosiac Maki, Tomagoyaki and Taro Tataki and the perfect sushi rice. Classes at Cook Street are a great idea for a perfect date night (hello Valentine’s Day) or a special birthday. They have all kinds of classes available. I find that no matter how foodie someone seems – a cooking class is always fun!   Goldens in Golden. Golden has some of my favorite small-town events. The Golden Retrievers in Golden is one that everyone can love. Saturday, February, 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Goldens (and their owners) will gather in Golden, CO! The fun will include meet and mingle in Parfet Park; free pup cups for dogs, giveaways, vendor booths, and of course a sel...

Spring Break in Denver: 75+ Family-friendly Activities 2023

Spring Break in Denver can be difficult to plan. Will there be snow? Will it be a balmy 70 degrees? Fortunately, we have you covered with our guide to Spring Break in Denver 2023 with indoor and outdoor activities, categorized by geographic area. Don’t miss: Family Vacation: Your Guide to Spring Break in Colorado  15 Affordable Family Spring Break Adventures in Colorado Denver Free Days 2023 Guide to Family Ski Vacations in Colorado Colorado Family Outdoor Adventure: An All-Ages Guide to Hiking, Camping, and Getting Outside 20 Best Places to Go Sledding in Colorado Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Skating in Colorado WHAT IS THERE TO DO IN COLORADO FOR SPRING BREAK 2023? CENTRAL DENVER Bad Axe Throwing. (downtown and Central Washington locations). They claim to be the world’s largest urban a...

Why Kids Lie and How to Handle It

We’ve all experienced it. That moment when our innocent and obedient child looks us square in the eye and lies to us for the first time. I remember it well. I was snuggled next to my twelve-year-old daughter, Jordan, watching Frozen for the fifty-seventh time. Suddenly, right as Prince Hans was about to reveal that he was not a handsome Prince at all, but a psychopath with sideburns, Jordan yawned and excused herself, saying she was “really tired.” I didn’t think anything of it and continued to watch with rapt attention, when my husband who has Spidey senses came over to me and whispered, “She took her phone up to her room.” We checked the charging station to find that the phone was gone, we discussed our plan of action, then went up to her room to confront her. As I peeked int...

Homemade snow cone recipe with real snow!

Now that winter has made its return, most kids are happily playing in the snow. But here’s one way to get rid of the snow – eat it! Try my recipe for homemade “snow” cones. It’s made with real outdoor snow and homemade syrup that takes just minutes to make. Your kids are going to love being in the snow and eating it with this yummy recipe! Any old cup will do to hold your snowcones but if you want to make it extra fun, check out these white paper snowcone cups or these reusable flower snowcone cups.  And be sure to check out our guide to Denver snow days with 80+ activities!  Momma Chef’s Homemade “Snow” Cones 2 c. of snow per each snow cone 1 c. water 1 c. sugar Kool-Aid liquid (I like cherry and grape) **see “tips” below In a saucepan, mix the water and sugar and bring to ...

Free Colorado State Parks Pass: Check out a backpack from the library!

Did you know you can check out a FREE Colorado State Parks Pass from your Colorado library? Not only that, but you also receive a loaner backpack that has lots of fun activities for Denver kids. Be sure to also check out Colorado State Parks Bucket List Adventure Guide before you begin your adventures!  Free Colorado State Park Pass Backpack Check out a state park pass and backpack from your local library. Use the pass to get into a state park for FREE.  Use the backpack to explore a nearby state park and see what you can learn. The backpack includes binoculars, a wildlife viewing guide, a Colorado bird guide, a tree and wildflower identification guide, a star guide, a park brochure, a suggested activities list and the Leave No Trace outdoor ethics principles. Share a p...

Colorado winter family vacation guide: 50+ activities kids will love

Colorado is experiencing a beautiful, snowy winter and we’re here to share the fun the whole family will enjoy, indoors and outdoors! Keep your Denver kids busy with our Colorado winter family vacation guide with 50+ activities: everything from zoo camps to hands-on science to outdoor eco-adventures to snowshoeing to a cookhouse on a mountain.  HOT TIP! Be sure to keep your family bundled up for their outdoor adventures.  Obermeyer’s I-Grow Ski Jackets and Pants provide a simple way to lengthen the sleeves and cuffs of your child’s jackets and pants (our quickly-growing kids could wear them 2-3 seasons!) Columbia has a similar line of expandable winter jackets for kids.  Colorado Outdoor Fun for Kids Ice Skating. Colorado’s outdoor ice-skating rinks are open....

Free all-sports clinics for Denver K-8 girls

The Regis University Department of Athletics is excited to announce its continued participation in the 37th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day, celebrated every first week of February to acknowledge the accomplishments of female athletes, recognize the influence of sports participation for women and girls, and honor the progress and continuing struggle for equality for women in sports. To celebrate NGWSD, Regis Athletics is inviting female youth athletes (eighth-grade and younger) to free clinics held inside the Berce Athletic Center from 12 p.m. through 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 28th. The event is free to attend, but participants must register online through their HomeTown Ticketing webpage. The free clinic will offer young female athletes the chance ...

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Denver 2023: Romantic Dining, Family Fun & Gift Ideas

Valentine’s Day in Denver 2023 has it all: romantic and delicious restaurants, family fun, Colorado-crafted gifts, indoor and outdoor entertainment with enough choices for everyone.  Scroll down to the bottom for our guide to creating your own fondue and Valentine’s Day charcuterie boards as well as family-friendly activity ideas.  Valentine’s Day in Denver 2023 GIFTS Denver has plenty of  Valentine’s Day gift options. Sound of the Rockies Chorus will deliver a Singing Valentine to serenade your love by quartets formed from an award-winning chorus in the Denver area. Explore The Mile High City’s vibrant art districts, which are filled with galleries, boutiques and craft stores. For stylish boutiques, head to Larimer Square in Lower Downtown...

Denver snow day! 80+ activities for playing inside and outside

It’s a snow day in Denver and we have rounded up some activities for playing in the snow or cozying up indoors. Fun Activities for My Denver Snow Day Want to go sledding? Don’t miss our Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Skating in Colorado. Is skating more your speed? You’ll love our Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Skating in Colorado. Nothing beats a ski day in fresh powder. Don’t miss our 2023 Family Ski Guide for Colorado.  Make an abominable snowman. It’s like a regular snowman, but less friendly to passers-by. Watch the movie Snow Day with that gloriously psychotic snowplow driver.  Practice multiplication and script with your kids. That’ll put them in a REALLY good mood. For older kids, break out the practice tests. Delete all of the ex...

Loveland’s Valentine Re-Mailing Program & Sweetheart Festival

The season of love is right around the corner and no city loves love more than Loveland, the nation’s Sweetheart City The Loveland Chamber of Commerce, Visit Loveland and partners unveiled details and plans for the 77th annual Valentine season including the Valentine Re-Mailing Program, Sweetheart Festival, exclusive Valentine wine and coffee, the Loveland Sweetheart Classic 4-mile race, and the Valentine Group Wedding being held on the ice (NEW) at the Budweiser Event Center prior to the Feb. 14 Sweetheart Game featuring AHL hockey’s Colorado Eagles vs. Bakersfield Condors. The event, including the Valentine-themed game takeover, is part of the Colorado Eagles’ 20th-anniversary celebration. All Valentine season activities and events take place during the first two weeks of February. ...

Win tickets to Paw Patrol at the Bellco Theater

Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group present PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure”  Feb. 4-5 at the Bellco Theater and we’re giving away four tickets to the performance on Sunday, February 5th at 3 p.m.  When:  Feb 4, 10 am Feb 4, 2 pm Feb 5, 11 am Feb 5, 3 pm   Where: Bellco Theater, 1700 14th Street, Denver Tickets: https://www.pawpatrollive.com/tickets/colorado/denver The PAW Patrol is back and on a roll in person and LIVE on stage! Ryder and your favorite pups have been working hard to get back on the road and they are ready to roll to Denver, CO. In this production, the heroic pups from the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airing on Nic...

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