Summer has always meant warm days, picnics and fun in parks. The one thing that could make that better? Make that a free concert, movie or other fun with friends and family. Pull out your blanket, picnic basket, or lawn chairs – just make sure you save me a seat! Please let us know what we missed. Alamo Drafthouse (at Aspen Grove) Fun Family Film Series. Pre-Show events begin at 7 p.m. and movies start at Dusk. June 11 – Wreck-it-Ralph; June 18 – Despicable Me 2; June 25 – Fantastic Mr. Fox; July 2 – The Lego Movie; July 9 – Big. Aspen Grove also offers Free YOGA on Saturday mornings (8 am. and 9 a.m.) bring your own mat (except first Saturday); Farmer’s Markets on Wednesdays and Paris Market on June 3; July 2; and August 2. Arvada Family-Thursday ...
Let summer begin! My kids has just a few days left of school this year, the pool has been filled with water, the sun is finally shining (or so we can hope – or there really is something the snowman of “Frozen” singing about summer knew that we didn’t). Memorial Day Weekend is the official begin of summer. Summer means more time to spend with the kids. But that also means more fun free things to do – free shopping center concerts, free festivals and more. Elitch’s Season Passes Elitch Gardens is offering a great deal on Season Passes again this year. You can experience roller coasters (like the new Brain Drain), Ferris wheel, carousel, water park and more. Plus, you get to see FREE concerts by big-name artists like Zendaya and Bridgit Mendler (from Radio ...
Mother’s Day. I will take the accolades and perhaps a bit of attention anytime my teenage kids want to do more than escape to their rooms to listen to music, play video games or have me shuttle them from one event to the other. But yes, Mother’s Day is the perfect time to force them to pay attention to me, me, me! Like the majority of Mother’s Day celebrations we will also be going out to brunch. There are some amazing deals to be had for great brunches with mom in mind. Mom’s Day Deals Boston Market – Mom’s Eat Free (buy any individual deal get mom’s free). Krispy Kreme – Between now and May 10, 2014 and pick up an entry form. Write your essay about your Mom. Bring it back to the store and receive a free doughnut...
LiveWell Colorado once again is encouraging Colorado to GET MOVING with their Colorado Get Movin’ Challenge. For just one month commit to move 30 minutes per day to win some really great prizes. It’s easy to track your movement using the @MapMyFitness App (which is free to download). What a great way to get out and enjoy the Colorado weather and teach your kids that movement and exercise are not drudgery – but can be a lot of fun. Play with the dog in the yard, explore a park, fly a kite, take a walk – no matter what you decide – just decide to get moving! Soybu Not that long ago we (Mamas) were invited to the Grand Opening night of the Soybu store in Greenwood Village (2500 E. Orchard Rd). I bought a dress while I was there – that I have gotten complime...