These tasty treats will make quite the boom at your 4th of July party or next backyard barbecue. With or without the alcohol, these 4th of July Jello Shots are sure to be a crowd pleaser. I’ll save you the story about how I made these on the most perfect day, yada…yada…yada. It’s probably July …
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25 Best Camping Gear Must-Haves This Summer
Camping gear! It’s one of those things that no matter how many camping trips we have taken, it always seems like there is something else we could use (and things that we never use.) This post contains affiliate links…meaning if you purchase any of the items I will get a miniscule commission for suggesting them. …
Dog-Friendly Colorado Cabin Vacation For The Whole Family
Anytime someone asks me for a dog-friendly, Colorado cabin vacation, I always suggest YMCA of the Rockies. Sure, we have several favorite places we love to visit, but we can’t always bring the dogs. If you’re looking for the quintessential Colorado cabin and pet-friendly, this is the place to go! There was so much for …
Family Rafting Near Colorado Springs
If there is one Colorado vacation that my kids always bring up, it’s the time when we stay-cationed and went family rafting near Colorado Springs with Echo Canyon River Expeditions. They’re a quick drive south in Canon City. It was the perfect match of adventure, excitement and family time. From gnarly to mild, raucous to …
Family Fun At YMCA Of The Rockies
YMCA of the Rockies – Estes Park, CO As Colorado natives, my hubby and I have spent quite a bit of time exploring our beautiful state and have shared our love for the town of Estes Park before. It’s always neat when we explore a new destination and even neater when it’s a place that …
Cherry Limeade Jello Shots
Until recently, every time I thought of Jello Shots I thought of my younger years. I enjoy them, but never thought about making them for any of our parties now, afraid our guests would get the wrong idea about just what kind of house party we were hosting. At one such event however, the subject came …
Mountaineering Month at YMCA of the Rockies
My family has been begging to go back to YMCA of the Rockies since our last adventure there. They miss the rock climbing, the crafts and all the activities. I miss the breathtaking views and the peace and quiet! Sounds like Mountaineering month may be the perfect time to go back! Mountaineering Month YMCA of …
The Perfect Cabins in Colorado for Your Winter Escape
Happy New Year! 2021 is here! What is your vision for this year? As a family, we are focusing on creating as many memories as we can during this decade. It’s crazy to think of all that has happened in the last 10 years. It’s even crazier to think of what’s in store for the …
Christmas Events at Gaylord of the Rockies
Last year we had an incredible time at the inaugural Christmas events at Gaylord of the Rockies. There were so many family friendly activities and we all couldn’t believe how amazing ICE! was. This year, we could ALL use a little extra cheer. Now that we are through Halloween and the election, it’s time to …