The second hotel stop for our summer vacation was in one of my favorite destinations: Estes Park. I’ve stayed a number of places in Estes, and the Ridgeline Hotel was new to me. It’s actually new to the area as well. The Ridgeline was a refreshing contrast to the...
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Punny, Soccer-Themed Valentine’s Day Cards
I always joke that being on a club soccer team is the same as joining the mob. You give the club all your money, all your time, and show up at the drop of the cleat when needed. There’s a boss and you do everything you can to keep him happy. Another similarity is that...
Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Estes Park
Looking for dog-friendly restaurants in Estes Park? We’ve been there and done that. Here are the places my pups were made welcome.
Easy Soccer Locker Decorations
These soccer locker decorations are super easy to make with few materials needed. They adapt really well to any sport, theme or holiday too.
10 Rules for a Fauxcation
Follow my blog with Bloglovin How many Sunday nights do you say… "Ugh, I wish the weekend was longer." Every Sunday? Yeah, me too. I am overdue for a vacation so I decided to take a "fauxcation." Mine was a 10-day break from work and whatever else I just didn't feel...
Help Me Celebrate our Website Relaunch
What has happened here??? via GIPHY Think back to a decade ago: The market had crashed; Apple released its new product, the iPad; Justin Beiber was just discovered on YouTube. Social media had started getting real momentum and blogging was this new phenomenon...
Live to Give water supports those who serve
These are some crazy times we’re in, yeah? Who knew essential things like toilet paper and water would mean so much to us? While we might feel like we’re fighting a war against this virus, I wanted to share something special with you from an actual real war...
How virtual schooling impacts families
It’s no secret that life as a newly minted home school parent is not without challenges. Here’s how parents say it’s affecting them, and a little gift for you to get some “me” time.
49 virtual learning and online activities for parents who have run out of things to do
I hear you, parents. It's tough at home, keeping the kids engaged with school, finding things for them to do so you can get some work done. Replacing their socialization time with ANYTHING that they aren't bored with in 2.2 seconds. I know it's hard and I hope I can...
5 ways virtual schooling is impacting families
Parents working from home while kids are virtual schooling can be a challenge. Ahem, understatement. If you have younger children, your work/school balance is likely very difficult to manage. You’re working ridiculously late at night, your video conferences are a...
COVID-19 and Pets
I might be the only one excited to have my tweenager home for the next several weeks, but aside from that category of crazy, there is one other group of family members nationwide who are unequivocally STOKED about social distancing. It’s your pets. Your family is the...
World Cup Soccer Party Ideas
The Women’s World Cup is underway, and what better way to cheer the team on than hosting a soccer party? If you’re a fan of soccer, or you have daughters or nieces that are counting down the days until the US team matches, here are some great ideas for a World Cup...
8 fun soccer movies for girls
Good gosh, it took a long time to get that school year done with, yes? Now that summer officially here and the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France just around the corner, the conditions are perfect to go all in for soccer a go-go. If you have a soccer-crazy daughter like...
It’s National Love Your Pet Day and I’ve Got All the Feels
On Feb 20th, National Love Your Pet Day I have to admit: They’re stinky. They’re demanding. They leave their toys everywhere. They steal the covers at night. They prevent me from being away from home for more than a few hours at a time. They out me during conference...