Cryptocurrency. The Dow. Nasdaq. These financial terms are everywhere and my son has a lot of questions. Some I can answer, most I can’t to his satisfaction. We opened a basic savings account for him when he was younger and he wants to start investing his own money. As parents, we are cautiously letting him […]

Spring Break is almost here and it’s a tricky one to plan if you’re staying in Colorado! Will there be snow? Will it be a balmy 70 degrees? Fortunately, we have you coffered with our guide to Spring Break in Denver 2022 with indoor and outdoor activities, categorized by geographic area. And, of course, COVID […]

Denver has world-class attractions and museums but visiting them is not always affordable. That’s why we recently published Denver Free Days for 2022 with free access to your favorite family-friendly Denver attractions. Don’t want to battle the crowds on Denver’s free days? We don’t blame you! Here is how you can use your public library […]

Major life decisions are tough. Major life decisions during a pandemic and while feeling burned out are even tougher. My daughter is a senior in high school and is struggling with all the big questions about what to do post-graduation. Truthfully, how many of us really knew what we wanted to do when we were […]

The last thing you need over the holidays is more things to add to your to-do list! We’ve teamed up with Comcast to help you prevent digital headaches during the most wonderful time of the year.  In part 1, we talked about how to schedule less screen time to maximize family time and also how […]

Colorado family skiing is back! COVID restrictions have complicated many things (including last year’s ski season) but we’re happy for some sense of normalcy for planning your Colorado winter vacation! Scroll down for insider tips on Colorado’s best outdoor ice skating and sledding hills.  Mile High Mamas is a top resource for planning your Colorado […]

The holiday season is upon us and most families have some sort of technology on their wishlist this year. But the excitement and the stress of the holidays can result in the perfect storm of technology overload with new smartphones, tablets, and games. According to a study by Common Sense Media, the majority of parents (68%) […]

Our Colorado kids’ mental health matters. That’s why Colorado’s new I Matter program matters now more than ever. The new program offers three free mental health counseling sessions each year for Coloradans ages 18 and younger. It’s offering the same counseling options for those 21 and younger who are receiving special education services. The visits […]

For my family, COVID-19 has been a mixed bag of blessings and trials with our teens. We were spared the physical fatigue that so many parents with young kids felt but our tradeoff was navigating mental health landmines and screen time battles. My teens are now in their sophomore and senior years of high school […]

As we strolled down the Frisco Pedestrian Promenade, I paused to take it all in: Exuberant flowers in a riot of colors spilled out of planters, globe lights twinkled against the alpenglow evening as live music crooned down the street against a backdrop of enthusiastic chatter from the al-fresco diners. Once an afterthought to its […]