Its a New Year and I know many of you have set goals for yourself to make this year about creating a new you. A new year is a perfect time to recommit to taking care of yourself and creating healthy habits. Establishing habits can lead you to the successful life you want. Here are some great habits to start this year: Take In as Much as You Give Out Some of us are by nature very giving people. We give ourselves so much that we eventually burn out. So when you feel like your output is getting to be too much, its time to shift... Read More

Denver in the winter can be a double-edged swordif your children are into winter activities in the snow, you are in great shape! If they arent, then the dreaded cabin fever can set in. Probably the most dangerous phrase to a moms sanity is the dreaded Im bored. No need to worry. Weve got you covered! There are lots of activities in Denver for your kids this winter. Weve rounded up a list of our favorite new discoveries. The Inventing Room Dessert Shop This unique dessert shop has a menu full of exciting choices. From... Read More

Its that time of year again, and the talk of resolutions is everywhere. Resolutions can be frustrating because they dont often get met. The cycle of obsess about a resolution, make a resolution, and then (two weeks later) break the resolution is one many people get caught in. If that sounds like you, why not try something different? This year, challenge yourself to dump the New Years resolution and instead focus on something of more valueyour personal bucket list. Your bucket list is the catalog of all of the things you want to do... Read More

The holidays are a time of year for family and friends to get together and celebrate. For a lot of us, that means loads of good food and drink. But what goes hand-in-hand with these smorgasbords? Youve got itstains! Chances are, youve had something spilled on a tablecloth, carpet, or clothing that will seriously leave a stain if left untreated. Here are some of the biggest stain culprits and how to handle them: Wine If one of your guests drops a glass of wine (especially red) on your carpet, then youve got to spring into... Read More

The holidays are here and before you can kick back and enjoy yourself with family and friends, there are a few things to check off your to-do list. Are you hosting a big holiday celebration this year? Or maybe youre just having a few family members over for Christmas dinner? Either way, youll want to have your house holiday-ready so you can enjoy your visitors when the time comes. Here are some great tips to get your house ready for the holiday season. Spring Cleaning in the Winter Time Now is a great time to do a... Read More

How we deck the halls for the holiday season is a very personal decision. From how early we get started to how many trees we put up, our decorating decisions are guided by our culture, our style, and our family traditions. Many of us make the same choices year after year. Others take each season as a chance to change it up a bit. Either way, the process can be a bit intimidating. Luckily, there are some things you can do that will make your job easier in the long run. Here are our top five tips for things you should do before you... Read More

As parents, the list of things you teach your children is endless--from walking and talking, to reading and writing, to attitudes and behaviors, the list is endless. You are molding your child and helping them grow into happy, successful adults. With the increase of negative messages throughout the news and at our fingertips with social media, its even more important to teach children about compassion and gratitude. These values will help them grow to become kind and moral adults. Studies have shown that kids who practice grateful... Read More

If youre hosting this years Thanksgiving feast, you probably shouldnt be taking the time to read this article. Youve got lots of work to do! But since youre here, lets talk a little bit about what you need to do to prep your home for the big day. Youve probably got the menu handled so well focus on the house. The goal here is not perfection. The goal is to have your guests smell only the turkey when they walk in the door and to thwart that judgmental aunt from pointing out the dust bunnies in the corner. Declutter: Yes,... Read More

Halloween is the perfect time to dust off your book of spells, put on your witches hat, and create a spooktacularly good time for your kids and their buddies. After all, All Hallows Eve doesnt have to be all about collecting candy. Here are eight surefire ways to get into the holiday spirit. The beauty of each of these activities is that they can be customized according to age group so that they are fun and safe for all. Build a Happy Haunted House: What could be more fun than converting your garage into a creepy but... Read More

OK Moms, the summer is officially over: the kids are back in school, the temperatures are dropping, and the humidity is no longer stifling. But instead of collapsing now that the summer rush is over, its time to do things for you to get into the fall spirit at home. Here are tips that you can use to enjoy this changing season. Decorate Decorating for fall often conjures up images of pumpkins and cornucopia centerpieces for Thanksgiving. But in reality, there are simple things you can do to spruce up your living area for the... Read More