Arts + Culture

Kids Table Crafts for Thanksgiving

Easy crafting projects to invite gratefulness into your home. Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Abby Watkins Karli Fenton is the owner of Nanny Yo Business and she shares four easy crafting projects to invite gratitude and fun into this holiday season as a family. Gratitude is a year-round gem in Karli's life. "I've always encouraged a year-round thankfulness," Karli says. She believes gratitude is a great foundation to have in life. One of her goals is to cultivate a grateful heart...

Travel

Make memories together this Christmas at Gaylord Rockies        

Close to home, but worlds apart! Article by Kara Witherow | Photography by Provided Perry Como may have crooned, “(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays,” but a trip to Gaylord Rockies Resort – with its festive decor, seasonal dining, and original holiday experiences — maybe even better than staying home.  This year, let someone else do the cooking and cleaning. Gather the family, pack your bags, and head to Aurora for a Christmastime vacation everyone will enjoy. Close to home, but...

Life + Culture

Best Fall-Worthy Day Trip

Driving into the small town of Cedaredge on Colorado’s Grand Mesa for AppleFest Article by Charlotte Norcross | Photography by Julia Kicova and Cedaredge Apple Festival The Surface Creek Valley is renowned for its mild climate, which early settlers capitalized on by cultivating top-tier apples, peaches, and various other fruits. Their horticultural prowess came to national attention in 1909 when Cedaredge and other Surface Creek fruit growers participated in the National Apple Show, clinching...

Life + Culture

Be a Tourist in the Valley

People flock here from around the world every year to vacation in this paradise we all call home sweet home. Article by Glenna Hope | Photography by Jamie Fenn Residing in the Valley offers an abundance of travel opportunities, drawing visitors from all corners of the globe to our cherished slice of paradise. Often, the allure of our hometown can be overlooked, but exploring it can yield a fresh perspective on the place we affectionately call home. To help you embark on the perfect...

Food + Beverage

Fresh Out of the Oven

Level Up Your Bread Game With These 6 Best Rated Tools for the Home Baker Article by Matthew Harlan 1:  Dry Storage's White Sorona Flour made in Boulder, CO. The company works to bring you the absolute best grains and flours that are more nutritional, flavorful and supportive of our grain and farming communities. $10, drystorageco.com 2: Goose Lame from Wire Monkey. The curvy Goose has no protruding knobs to catch your dough and a comfortable handle to slash up or down. $44.95...

Home + Design

Home Brew

A home coffee bar provides the perfect morning gathering place Article by Mel Miles | Photography by Dan Smedley Creating a dedicated space for your caffeine fix is not only convenient, but it also provides the ideal setting for morning gatherings. While a simple coffee maker on your kitchen counter can do the job, you can infuse more passion into your coffee experience. If a fresh cup of coffee is an integral part of your morning ritual, consider establishing a coffee bar within your home...

Food + Beverage

Warm the Soul

Simmer up and make one of these homemade soups and bread on a cool day Article by Glenna Hope Roasted Pumpkin Soup Ingredients: 2½ lbs pumpkin or butternut squash halved and seeded or (½ and ½ to have both) 4-5 garlic cloves, unpeeled Avocado oil spray 1 sweet onion, peeled and diced 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp olive oil Kosher salt and pepper, to taste 3 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium veggie broth Pumpkin...

Life + Culture

Throwbacks and Thrifting

Current Trends Make Out the New In Article by Annie Brubaker | Photography by Jeni Fleck & Annie Brubaker We’ve all heard that fashion is cyclical and if you’ve left the house lately, you’ve probably noticed that high-waisted shorts and neon 80’s inspired sunglasses made a huge comeback this summer. Men are rocking retro mustaches (thanks T. Cruise) and women who swore they’d never dress like their mothers are taking “mom jeans” and making them all their own.  As avid lovers of style and...

Life + Culture

Back-to-School Ideas for Clothing your Children

Today's Fashion at an Affordable Price Article by Kimberly Blaker The end of the summer season marks the excitement of back-to-school shopping for kids—and back-to-school shopping battles for many parents. Because although fashion is an integral part of a child's self-image, a new wardrobe often comes at a high cost. But with advance planning, your kids can still wear the latest trends at a price that fits your wallet. Out With the Old? To keep costs down, make the most of your kid's...

Home + Design

Lights, Camera, Action!

Host an Summer Outdoor Movie Night with your Kids Article by Mel Miles Does your family love to watch movies together? Why not take your movie night to the great outdoors? There's something magical about watching a film as the sun sets and the stars twinkle above. Hosting an outdoor movie night is easier than you might think, and it's a fantastic way to bring family together for a memorable evening. Here's a guide to help you create the perfect outdoor movie experience.   Building the...