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Easy and Cute Valentine Treat Rice Krispie Pops

February 9, 2026 By //  by Lauren Leave a Comment

If you are reading this, chances are Valentine’s Day has quietly crept up on you again. One minute you are folding laundry and managing after-school snacks, and the next you are staring at a reminder that your child needs a Valentine treat for school tomorrow. Not next week. Tomorrow. That is exactly why these easy …

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Filed Under: Family Fun, Recipes Tagged With: family, how-to, recipes

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How to Get the Most Value at Great Wolf Lodge (Parent Tips)

October 18, 2025 By //  by Lauren 1 Comment

Yes, Great Wolf Lodge can be a fantastic value when you plan ahead and know what’s included. From all-day water park access on both check-in and check-out days, to bundled dining plans and activity passes, there are many ways families can stretch their budget. Over the years, visiting with little ones in swim diapers all …

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Filed Under: Colorado, Family Fun, Family Vacations, Great Wolf Lodge, Travel Tagged With: family, Family Vacations, Great Wolf Lodge, travel, vacation

Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health: What They’re Not Saying (But Really Need You to Know)

June 6, 2025 By //  by Lauren Leave a Comment

As school winds down and the scent of summer begins to fill the air, most of us are dreaming of sunshine, road trips, and maybe even a little Disney magic. But for our tweens and teens, this time of year isn’t always about freedom and fun. Behind the laughter, there can be lingering stress, emotional …

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6 Top Hikes Near Colorado Springs

April 16, 2025 By //  by Lauren Leave a Comment

As every Coloradan knows, there are plenty of scenic hiking choices around the Centennial State. While places like Garden of the Gods and the extreme Manitou Incline are popularchoices, here’s a list of some lesser-known scenic spots to add to the list! Hikes Near Colorado Springs Pulpit Rock Located inside Austin Bluffs Open Space, this …

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Filed Under: Colorado, Family Fun Tagged With: Colorado, hiking, outdoors

15 Top Bento Boxes To Make Lunches A Breeze

January 26, 2024 By //  by Lauren Leave a Comment

My kids refuse to eat school lunch. One just doesn’t like it and the other says that the line is so long that they barely have time to get their lunch much less eat it before the bell rings. So packed lunch it is and gone are the days of a brown paper sack. 15 …

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I am a Colorado native, mom of 3 incredible kiddos and wife to an amazing husband. I love family, the outdoors, writing and travel. Please stay awhile and join us on our travels and everyday adventures. Read More…

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