A very bad, no good day. This morning I met some girlfriends for a walk. Not wanting to leave my wallet in my car while we walked, I drove over with just my driver’s license hidden under the garage door openers. After a great walk and standing around talking for another 30 minutes, I…
We're Not Kidding – Alaska as a Family Destination
Ah, Alaska. Such a beautiful state. But if you’re like me, seemingly so far away that many of us don’t consider it as a family vacation destination. Today for Thursday Travel Thoughts, we welcome guest blogger Erin Kirkland from AKontheGo.com to tell us why we should. We’re Not Kidding Alaska as a Family Destination Excuse me, we’d…
Littleton Museum
Littleton Museum – Littleton, CO History – Art – Culture Free The Littleton Museum is a great educational outing for the family. This year the museum is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary. Children will enjoy the indoor exhibits and the outdoor period farms. Parents will appreciate the educational aspect and the free admission. I took the kiddos…
5 Tips for Visiting the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
A great day trip from the Denver area is down to Colorado Springs. Our choice for the day, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs. It only took us a little over an hour to get to the Zoo from the Denver area. The Zoo is located on Cheyenne Mountain, hence the name. It is set in…
How to Slow Down and Enjoy a Zoo Trip with Kids
Take clipboards, paper, and pencils to the zoo. It can be difficult to make children slow down when visiting the zoo. They want to see as many animals as they can and fast! One way to help them slow down is to have them stop and draw the animals. We’ve enjoyed many leisurely trips to the…
Tips for Avoiding Bed Bugs at Your Hotel
Bed bugs are in the news again. I know. I shuddered too. I think we’ve all heard of stories of these nasty creatures hitchhiking rides home from hotels. Nightmare stories of infested homes that need new furniture and carpet come to mind. At Hotel Check-In, Barbara De Lollis tells us how to handle a bed…
10 Tips for Visiting the Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, CO I’ve been motivated to finally take a couple trips that I’ve always meant to do. You know, day trips to local attractions that you always put off for another day. “We can always do that next week”? Or next year? But you never get around to it?…