I am so proud of living in Colorado where Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law legislation needed to put the renewal of the successful Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) before voters in November (please plan to vote YES) once again. The bill gives funding to SCFD facilities giving us access and these great FREE days! Also of note this summer: General admission to the History Colorado Center and plus all six of these Community Museums statewide are FREE for kids ages 18 and under every day through Labor Day! June Thursday, June 2 – Molly Brown House Friday, June 3 – Clyfford Still Museum Free Evening 5-8 p.m. Saturday, June 4 – Denver Art Museum Sunday, June 5 – Denver Museum of Nature and Science and Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dol...
No tricks here, just lots of treats. Hallo-ween can be frightfully expensive, so here are some ways for frugal families to scare up savings. Pumpkin patch kids Get the kids even more excited for the big day with a pre-Halloween visit to any Famous Dave’s Colorado location. The barbecue restaurant gives kids 12 and younger a real pumpkin and a free meal on Oct. 28 between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. famousdavesbbqco.com/locations Peanuts party Little ghosts and goblins can enjoy Halloween with the Peanuts gang at Bass Pro Shops. Through Oct. 30, the sporting-goods store hosts an “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” celebration daily from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Kids can make crafts and get a free photo of themselves with life-size Peanuts character cutouts. (The first 100 each w...
For those of you who follow my blog posts with any kind of regularity – you would know that I like to work out (and I also kind of just like to dress like I work out – in my comfy yoga pants). I am super excited to go the Mamas Night Out at Soybu in Greenwood Village this coming Wednesday. I have been pouring over their website for a couple weeks now – trying to figure out exactly what I am going to get when I go. I just got an email that says there will be a discount for you too! Get 25% off on their Grand Opening on Wednesday. Plus, you don’t even have to feel bad if you can’t get to their new flagship store on Wednesday – because you can take advantage of the discount all week long online. Free Days Thursday, February 20 – Denver Zo...
Town has been adorned with orange and blue! And if you are like me, you are trying to figure out if you are having the Superbowl party at your house or if you will be going somewhere else. And then panic sets in. I don’t know what to make or what to bring to a party! YIKES. They want me to bring something? I am up for any suggestions, Pinterest ideas or more. I am thinking of taking my new Soda Stream soda maker to a party so everyone will get their own flavor of pop – maybe we can create our own Superbowl Soda! Pre-Broncos Game Fun Is anything more annoying that waiting? UGH! There are loads of things you can do before the BIG game this Sunday! There are free days at The Museum of Nature & Science, Denver Zoo and Colorado History Center, Southwest Airlines Rink at Skyline ...
I don’t know what your resolutions look like (or even if you made any), but mine seem to often center around concentrating a bit more on my budget and spending quality time with my kids. I recently learned about emeals, which is really awesome. They will plan your meals for you and you can download the shopping list – so the whole thing is simple, easy, allows you to spend more time with your family over amazing meals together. Take a look – if you sign up for eMeals using this link, you will save 15% Click here to sign up. Ellie Workout Gear Was exercise one of your New Year’s Resolutions? Would getting new workout gear keep you motivated month after month? Check out Ellie Fitness – you can join their club having two items sent to you each month for just $49....
If you are like me you might be a procrastinator (although I usually couch it as “waiting for a good deal”), Spirit Halloween store is your lifesaver! I was not going to do anything for Halloween. But the kids and I had such a great time at the Spirit store the house is now decked out in screaming things, tombstones, spider webs, pumpkins, and I’m ready with a cauldron looking candy bin. My kids are excited about their costumes this year. There were TONS to chose from – and they were not out of what my kids wanted to be! Halloween Deals (valid only on Halloween Day): Krispy Kreme – free donut for anyone in costume. Chipotle – $3 burrito, bowl or salad from 4 p.m to close for those in costume. Sonic Drive-in – 50 cent corn dogs all day. Sweet Tomato...
I was recently invited to see Defending the Caveman at the Denver Center (Garner Galleria Theater). The one man show was funny and a great date night idea! The hilarious show points out the differences between men and women. I used to think that show tickets were too expensive for me to go – but really the tickets are totally affordable (starting at just $25 each) – and there are several places you can get discounted tickets as well (including GoldStar.com). Sister Act Sister Act sings its way into the Denver Center this week for a limited engagement (through October 6) Sister Act tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and cops hide her in a convent. The show is fun and family friendly. Save up to $20...