By Vicki Little It is easy to get so wrapped up in our daily lives that we forget to take time to enjoy some downtime. We tell ourselves that we can’t afford to take a day off or we are too busy to spend the day relaxing with family. What we need to be telling […]
By Jen Murphy I’m one of those people who loves to travel. I love everything about it. I love packing efficiently with travel-sized containers. I love the cars, planes, trains, and buses. Most of all, I love the adventure. Unfortunately, it takes a whole lot more effort and planning with kids – but it’s worth […]
By Vicki Little These days it takes something pretty amazing to pull people’s attention away from their screens. Luckily nature has provided us with the perfect alternative entertainment in the form of beautiful scenery, sparkling lakes, and majestic animals. Even better, these family-friendly places have enough room for the crowds on free days! So get […]
By Vicki Little Family fun is even better when it is free, and thanks to SCFD funding and corporate sponsorships, there are many free days at Denver-area attractions. Mark your calendars! This list was created by visiting the various websites and information from the SCFD. Please verify days and times before you go! Denver Botanic […]
By Julie Bielenberg It’s always the simplest and most basic of things that you remember, and usually, the first time you attempt something. Case in point—square dancing. Taught all over the world, you would be surprised how many folks have never given it a go. Square Dancing’s roots originate in 17th Century Europe, but the […]
By Jen Murphy Our family loves to travel. We have taken short road trips to visit relatives, long road trips to national parks, airplane trips across the country, and we’ve even ventured abroad. My kids have been raised to travel from a young age, and they love exploring new places almost as much as their dad […]
By Vicki Little Don’t you just love those feel-good stories about the kind person who sat with the crying baby until they calmed down, then gave Mom a break for the entire flight? You blissfully float through daydreams as you pack your own family for your upcoming trip, and then your hopes are dashed […]
By Vicki Little I’ll be honest, I am not sure how much I would have enjoyed traveling back before we had smartphones and the internet. How in the world did people book hotel rooms, compare prices, switch flights, navigate a strange town, and keep track of all their business expenses? While I am sure that […]
