Archive for Family
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We’re sweet on … Crayola Beginnings Color Me a Song
Looking for a holiday gift for your kids that will bring out their creativity? Crayola has tons of offerings, but we're particularly keen on Color Me a Song ($24.99). A portable drawing and music station, this cool product features a pressure-sensitive board that matches a melody to your litt...
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Little Man Ice Cream’s Flavors of the Week: Hot Fudge Sundaes & online outlets
Each week, we spotlight a favorite ice cream and a super-sweet deal. This week (Dec. 6 – Dec. 12): The ice cream: Love hot fudge sundaes? Little Man has yummy fudge that goes oh-so-well with their Mexican chocolate ice cream! Our favorite, simple combination is the Mexican chocolate hot fu...
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Colorado kid finalist in Red Robin contest – plus, win a Red Robin gift card!
Does a combo of chicken breast, lime, red chili powder, avocado, tomato, shredded Mexican cheese and garlic powder on a Kaiser roll have you salivating? Randi Lenard, an 11-year-old from Rifle, Colo., hopes your answer is "yes." Lenard is one of 10 national finalists in the fourth annual ...
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We’re sweet on … Crocs “Powder” girls boots
We don't care what anyone says, Crocs are cute on kids. And some of the newer styles of ballerina flats, clogs and boots? Well, they're just adorable. But the style that has our hearts racing this season is the "Powder" boot. All fuzzy on the outside with a cute toggle detail, our girls look ...
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Learn the ‘Thriller’ dance in time for Halloween
We don't about you, but firing up Michael Jackson's legendary Thriller video on YouTube has become a Halloween tradition in our home. Admit it: You know you've tried to bust a move from the famous Thriller zombie dance sequence a time or two. Especially after that hilarious Jennifer Garner sc...
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Stella McCartney to debut GapKids, babyGap collection
[gallery link="file" columns="5" orderby="rand"] So, maybe a Stella McCartney wardrobe is a little out of reach for us, but, thanks to the designer's upcoming collaboration with Gap, our kids can wear her way-cool clothes. Stella McCartney for GapKidsand babyGap bows Nov. 1, and we are complet...
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We’re sweet on … Memory Maker personalized gifts
By Lesley Kennedy [gallery link="file" orderby="rand"] I love personalized gifts -- they're sentimental and sweet. Special. Which why I fell for the collections from Memory Maker and Ashley B., two jewelry lines specializing in personalized bracelets, key chains and pendants. Ashley B....
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Designer ruby slippers celebrate ‘Wizard of Oz’ at 70
The Wizard of Oz premiered 70 years ago Aug. 15, and I think I'll watch it with my munchkins Saturday night to celebrate. There's just something about those fabulous shimmering ruby slippers that has kept me captivated since I first saw the movie as a young girl. Maybe I'll even organize a viewin...
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Don’t miss this free concert
Wondering what to do this weekend that will be fun, but easy on the wallet? Well, here you go: The Civic Center Conservancy's Civic Center Sounds presents a free concert by Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band and local faves Opie Gone Bad. Pack a picnic (food and beverages will also be sold on-site)...

