Today’s Tooth Fairy is different than the one who came to visit my house when I was little. Now people have come up with such creative Tooth Fairy ideas to make losing a tooth a special event. Whether you are looking for ways to put those tiny teeth under the pillow without getting lost or…
There are so many fun board games for kids on the market, but some of my favorites are strategy board games. Not only are they fun to play, but they require a lot of thought and are excellent for keeping your mind sharp. They are especially valuable for your children’s brain development. You may also…
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or daycare worker, getting creative has never been cuter than these easy Valentine paper crafts for kids. These craft ideas will be the perfect activity for handing out to friends and family or hanging proudly on the fridge at home. All of these paper crafts are easy to do for…
This past weekend we took a little road trip to Boulder. It’s only about a 40-minute drive, but there is always something fun to do there. This time, we explored some of the fun kid-friendly and FREE things to do in Boulder. Because who doesn’t love free? Even if you don’t have kids, many of…
As the world changes to incorporate more and more technology into our lives, STEM toys for 8-year-olds have become increasingly popular. Learning about how things work is an important life skill and can also be a lot of fun. Kids are naturally curious beings who love to know the whats, the wheres, the whos, and…
When children are little it’s so easy to find things to do with them for some one-on-one time. That gets more difficult the older they get. Since they are no longer little kids but aren’t yet adults, finding things to do for a date night with teens can be especially difficult. I haven’t had as much…
This summer marks our fifth year in Denver. On one hand, it’s hard to believe that it’s been that long, and on the other, it seems we’ve been here for much longer. Even harder to believe is that we haven’t been to Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park in all of that time! If you…
I received complimentary tickets for my family to ride the Royal Gorge Santa Express in exchange for my honest review. It’s now December 1st and the Christmas season is officially in full swing. To kick off the holiday season, my family and I were excited to be given the opportunity to ride the Royal Gorge…
If you’re in Colorado and are looking for a fun place to take the kids, check out Tiny Town and Railroad in Morrison. Located off Route 285, it is an easy drive from Denver (North and South), Lakewood, and Golden. We have driven past it several times, and this time, we finally decided to stop in…
Summer vacation is in full swing for all of us now. How are you holding up? We’ve been out of school for a month already and the natives are getting restless. Thankfully we have a lot of things to do in Colorado with kids, which is going to be a life saver for us for…
This winter has already been pretty brutal for some of us and I know that in our house, the kids get a little stir crazy when they’re cooped up inside. Even though it’s already the end of January, there is still plenty of winter left. For some of us, the heaviest snowfalls of the season are…
Getting teens to want to sit down and connect with the family isn’t always easy. A family game night with teens is a great day to engage them in conversation and catch up on what’s going in their lives. Raising a teenager is sometimes a tricky business and connecting with them can be difficult at…
Are you planning a trip to beautiful Denver or are you new to the area? Maybe you’re just looking for new things to do in Denver with the kids? These activities are sure to keep kids of all ages entertained. We moved to Denver almost two years ago and have loved exploring our new home. We…
I have been a bit ambiguous about my actual age on the blog because I have been living in denial about how fast I was approaching forty. I don’t know how it happened, but now it’s officially here. It seems like just yesterday I was celebrating my 21st birthday. It’s amazing to me how slow…