Last weekend I attended my first ever Renaissance Festival in Colorado and what comes to mind first is HUZZAH (a word I learned that is used to express approval or delight)! From steak on a stake, fairies and live mermaids; here is what to look for at a Renaissance Festival (commonly also known as a Ren Faire or a Renaissance Faire. The Urban Dictionary refers to it as a renfaire. …
The mountains are calling and I must go. For real. This morning when I drove J to school, the view from the top of the hill was breathtaking. The skies are clear and the mountains are glistening with magic that radiates all the way to my neighborhood in Centennial, CO. And so I must listen to my inner voice that is screaming, pack up and go. I am heading to …
This weekend we spent a night at YMCA of the Rockies and had an extraordinary time as a family. There are so many fabulous things to share about this as a must go-to family spot! I am exited to share my top five from this chilly January visit to the YMCA in Estes Park, Colorado. Please not that while this post is sponsored by YMCA of the Rockies, the opinions …
Today was such a fabulous way to kick of the summer. We spent the better part of the early afternoon at Nick’s Garden Center and OH.MY.GOSH! We found the most amazing plants and wonders for our new backyard. From plants to reinvent my fairy garden and new bonsai plants for Ryp’s forest to pond stuff and gardening things; we found EVERYTHING. I am writing this post simply to share so …
Hey everyone. This is Dylan, Laura’s 21 year old son, writing this post. I recently went skiing with my mom at Loveland and we had the luxury of staying at Lawson Adventure Park in one of the cabins. This is what I have to share about it. It was a great escape from the day to day life of Raleigh, NC. I really enjoyed the small style of the cabin, …
Last weekend we went on a double date to try out a new escape room in downtown Denver, Solutions Lounge & Restaurant Featuring Escapology. It was completely mind blowing awesome. I have been thinking about it all week and just cannot wait to go back and try to solve another mystery. We didn’t quite escape but we were super close and had a fantastic time. As I have been pondering …
If you live in the Denver area, here are my top ten reasons to shop LOCAL at Beyond the Blackboard. If you are far away, I have great news! You can shop online. This post is sponsored but the opinions are my own. “Beyond the Blackboard’s story started when sisters Jean Boylan and Jacqueline Killian put together their passion for education with their entrepreneurial spirits to create a one of …
Last weekend we took Zoe and a her friend to Great Wolf Lodge in Colorado Springs to celebrate her twelfth birthday! Oh my, gosh, we had a howling great time. It has been several (like 10) years since I took our older two boys to the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg and I remember it being awesome but WOW, I had forgotten so much of the super fun experiences. The …
I am updating this post in mid June of 2019 with some Elitch Gardens Denver news. Located in the heart of Denver and celebrating 129 years of fun, Elitch Gardens is Colorado’s only world-class combination theme and water park. From thrilling roller coasters to pint-sized adventures, a splashin’ water park and tons of special events, there’s thrills for all. The park is open April through October. This year, there’s more …
I can do HARD things! I did it. I am home from my first race – the Hot Chocolate 15K/5K. Yes, I did the 5K. No, I did not run. It was still amazing and awesome and totally inspiring and so I am sharing it here on my blog with hopes that it might get just one more person outside and active and supporting a great cause. This race fund …