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...

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...

Travel

Summer Staycation

The Gaylord Rockies Resort assures you don't have to travel far to find summer fun Article by Allison Bankston | Photography by Courtesy Gaylord Rockies Resort The Gaylord Rockies Resort is a mecca of activity for summertime fun. For families or vacationers looking for a wide variety of things to do, it's a wonderful, central location with tons of options for all ages. The resort in Aurora opened in 2018 as Colorado’s largest combined resort and convention center, and it's just 10 minutes from...

Arts + Culture

Discovering the Spirits of the West

Slow down. Take the trail. Heighten your spirits! Use the Colorado Spirits Trail this Summer for your next adventure! Article by Glenna Hope Whiskey clubs and vacations designed around hitting distilleries has become all the rage for our Colorado men. Maybe you’ve even taken a trip and traveled the Kentucky Bourbon Trail or even the Tennessee Whiskey Tail.   Did you know that it wasn’t until 2004 that, Stranahan’s Mountain Whiskey became Colorado’s first (legal) distillery since Prohibition...

Fitness

Summit to Success

Women Co-Founders of Adventum Colorado: Stephanie Coe and Kristin Miller celebrates outdoor adventure, hiking and Colorado’s highest peak Article by Glenna Hope & Kristin Miller | Photography by Provided by Adventum Colorado Hiking enthusiasts are encouraged to celebrate their love of outdoor adventure with thoughtfully designed apparel from new Colorado-based small business,  Adventum Colorado . The name Adventum , which is Latin for “adventure," is the perfect fit for this small, locally...

Life + Culture

Every Hat Tells a Story

Designer/Owner Kristi Pohly designs are a wearable tribute to something you love. Article by Suzie Glassman | Photography by Tony Clapp Photography Kristi Pohly has experienced her fair share of loss in the past few years, including her uncle, aunt, cousin, and beloved dog Kaila (pronounced Ky-la). She’s now channeling her heartbreak into a custom hat-making business where each design is a wearable tribute to a person, place, or time imprinted on the wearer’s heart.    Kristi never set out...

Home + Design

Plan for Growth

It's about this time of year that gardeners everywhere start itching to get their hands in the dirt. But in Colorado, the ground is still frozen, and snow is still possible. Instead of itching, start planning! Here are three new gardening books to enjoy while you wait for the warmth of spring. Article by Mary Abel The Old Farmer's Almanac 2023  by Old Farmer's Almanac The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been recognized as North America’s most beloved and best-selling annual since 1792. The 2023...

Food + Beverage

Celebrate Your Pup's Special Day

Simply the Best Dog-Friendly Birthday Cake Recipe Article by Joy Myers | Photography by Laula Co Dog-Friendly Birthday Cake Recipe Ingredients: ▢2 eggs ▢1/2 cup peanut butter (spread or pure) ▢1/4 cup oil (canola, vegetable) ▢2/3 cup milk (or water) ▢1/3 cup honey or maple syrup (or apple sauce or skip it) ▢2 1/2 cup shredded carrot (2 large) ▢2 cups whole wheat / whole meal flour (or white flour) ▢2 1/2 tsp baking soda Dog-Friendly Frosting ▢600–700g / 1.2 - 1.4lb...

Entertainment

The Pick of the Litter

Books to Adore if You Are a Dog Lover Article by Glenna Hope What a Difference a Dog Makes: Big Lessons on Life, Love, and Healing from a Small Pooch By Dana Jennings A must-read for every dog lover—a short, tender, and uplifting tale of a cancer survivor and the life lessons shared with him by his beloved family dog. When Dana Jennings and his son were both seriously ill—Dana with prostate cancer and his son with liver failure—their twelve-year-old miniature poodle Bijou became even...