Ladies Night with Black Box Wines

Posted August 28, 2013 by Emily

Recently I had a super fun night out with friends. They were fellow local bloggers and our night out was sampling wines and painting. What could be better than that?! We started the evening with some hors d’oeuvres and cracked open the wines. For this event we were sampling the Malbec (my fave!) Red Elegance, their […]

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4 Fun Ways to Spend Labor Day in Colorado

Posted August 28, 2013 by EJ

Labor Day weekend in our family means three days of packing in all the summer fun that we can, before we wave good-bye to the long, hot days and welcome the cooler nights and changing leaves. I don’t know about you, but I didn’t get around to half the stuff I’d planned for summer […]

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Chobani Champions Bus at A Taste of Colorado

Posted August 27, 2013 by Emily

Kids of all ages will have the chance to enjoy their first taste of authentic strained Chobani Champions Greek Yogurt Tubes this Friday August 30, 2013, at A Taste of Colorado as part of the summertime sampling tour by the maker of America’s No. 1 selling Greek Yogurt Brand. Chobani will also drop off Chobani […]

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Tasty Tuesday: Make-Ahead Hatch Chile Egg Bake

Posted August 27, 2013 by EJ

I live for Chile Season. Late summer, when the harvest comes in from Hatch Valley, NM, roadside stands pop up all over town. Driving along Federal Blvd on my daily errands, I can roll my windows down, inhale, and smell the roasters full of fresh, smoky chiles. I always buy at least one bushel […]

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Keeping the Family Healthy Through the End of Summer

Posted August 25, 2013 by Emily

Now that the end of summer is near, and kids are going back to school, it gets harder to keep the kids healthy. Germs, sunburns and poor eating habits may try creep in. Here are a few tips on how to keep those at bay. Hand washing. Be the Queen of hand washing. Have kids […]

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The 3 Best New Parks in Denver

Posted August 22, 2013 by EJ

I love taking my kids to the park, and the metro area has some fantastic ones to offer. (Here’s a recap of the top 5) The best thing about our fair city? There are great new parks springing up all the time! Three of our faves are listed below, and even though fall is upon […]

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Tasty Tuesday: Cod Cakes with Garlic Aioli

Posted August 20, 2013 by EJ

Every summer I dream of spending a week on the Atlantic coast somewhere, ice cold beer in hand and plenty of deep fried assorted sea creatures to nosh on. And every summer…it doesn’t happen. Someday! Someday I tell you! I will get my beach vacation, and when I do, I will happily park my butt […]

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Office Depot Star Teacher Program

Posted August 18, 2013 by Emily

Recently, I attending the Office Depot Teacher Appreciation Breakfast at our local Office Depot store. It was so nice to see the red carpet rolled out for the teachers who help shape our kids! They had gift bags and coupons and treats for the teachers to take with them, and breakfast goods for them to enjoy […]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado and Cigna to Help Denver Youth Get Ready for a Healthy “Back to School”

Posted August 15, 2013 by Emily

A couple weeks ago, Saturday, July 27, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado and Cigna hosted a day of health, wellness and fun at the Cole Arts & Science Academy in Denver for 150 youth, known as “littles,” and their mentors and families. The kids participated in a variety of interactive, hands-on activities, including rock-climbing, […]

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