Leah S
My Simple Tips to Simplify Life
Mom guilt. It’s something that is so incredibly real. I have the hardest time taking care of myself without a slight feeling of guilt. I mean, even the dog eats breakfast before I do....
My List of “What Not’s” While Visiting Disneyland
This summer my family was fortunate enough to afford a few days at Disneyland and California Adventure Park. We had planned this trip for several months, and I promise that I am that mom; you...
Summertime Drink Recipes
We are well into the summer, hot days, warm nights, swimming, BBQ's and drinks! Yes my friends, I've seen so many wonderful recipes posted and have tried so many, but I feel like drink...
Letting My Daughter Learn To Be Herself
It all started with a simple trip through IKEA. I was there with my son, casually waiting for him to tire himself out perusing all of the gadgets and furniture that IKEA has to...
Favorite Memorial Day BBQ Recipes
Memorial Day is right around the corner, and my family and I can't wait! To my family, it signals the "official" start of summer. There is nothing more refreshing than a nice long weekend...
What happened when I took a social media break . . .
In the past few months, my Facebook has been filled with empowering stories of disconnecting from social media to focus on your family; a "Facebook Fast" if you will. I’ve even had friends temporarily...
Babies to Boomers :: A New and Incredible Babysitting Service in Denver
Finding the right babysitter for your family can be a daunting task. (We’ve gone through our fair share of babysitters over the years.) But as a parent, you yearn for that alone time; whether it...
Getting Ready For Kindergarten :: My Perspective
The start of any year always brings on new changes and beginnings. I have been going through the process of Kindergarten enrollment for the past few months (*gasp – I can’t even believe that...
Surviving Birthdays Right After The Holidays
Every December I see jokes, memes, and comments about December birthdays and how unfair they are. While I am a firm believer (and celebrator) of all birthdays, I do understand the dismay to being...
Giving, Kindness, and Respect This Holiday Season
The most wonderful time of the year is here (in my opinion anyways)! From buying a fancy dress for my daughter (who chose the dress that leaves a trail of sparkles everywhere we go), to...
Denver Metro Best Local Shopping Areas
The Denver Metro Area has so much great local shopping, choosing where to go can be tough! This year, I am making a personal push to shop locally this holiday season for those on my...
Favorite Fall Slow Cooker Recipes
That's right, it's fall, y'all. Know what that means? It's time to break out your slow cooker and fill your house with all the savory smells of fall recipes.
The weather is cooling off (yay-fall!),...
Raise A Reader :: An Afternoon of Adventure and Imagination
We are so thankful for our sponsors at Jefferson County Public Library for providing this wonderful opportunity to experience their Raise a Reader program firsthand!
My four year old daughter has been expressing more interest...
Favorite Peach Recipes!
Let's be honest, one of the best things about living in Colorado could be the Palisade peaches . . . I mean, how could you resist?!! And really, WHY would you?!!
In case you didn't...