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Summit County Series: 6 of the Best Family-Friendly Winter Activities!
When you talk about “going to the mountains” in Summit County Colorado, you automatically assume it is for skiing, but what about people that don’t ski? Or, what about those with small children that want to play indoors or have a day off between skiing? What is there to do?? To help you on your next trip to the mountains, we have partnered with Kate Marrone, a local family-friendly activities expert, to share some of the best non-skiing winter options in Summit County. This Summit County Series is brought to you by Kate Marrone, real estate broker on The Barr Team at RE/MAX in Summit County. Visit their website here!…
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Check Out this List of Colorado Ice Skating Rinks!
What better way to enjoy this winter than at one of these Colorado ice skating rinks?! This is a “living document” as we keep discovering new places so feel free to add a comment below if we’ve missed an outdoor ice rink near you! Please check the website links included below for the most up to date information. This article was sponsored by Marley & Moose, your destination for the very best birthday and holiday gifts for the kids in your life. Shop their curated collection of toys, books, games, puzzles and organic clothing in-person at 520 Mountain Avenue in Berthoud or online at marleyandmoose.com (use code slidesandsunshine for 10% off). This post…
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9 Unique Gifts that Encourage Kids to Play Outside!
Encouraging children to play outdoors year round is a wonderful way to foster their imagination, physical development, and love for nature. This can be tricky to do though with all of the technology and games inside. To help, we’ve created this list of unique gifts that can entice kids to step outside and play together. Active play as a family or with friends can create lasting memories, reduce stress by being outdoors, and lead to a life long love of physical activity. This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to you. Lawn Games…
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Simplify Your Holidays with Basic Invite!
I don’t know about you, but it is already starting to feel like the holiday season with how quickly our calendar is filling! On the long list of to do’s is to make and send out holiday cards. This is always a rushed process where you cross your fingers that they’ll turn out ok and arrive in time. This year, I’m doing things different by choosing Basic Invite and their cute holiday cards! This article was sponsored by BasicInvite.com, everything for your invitations and holiday cards in one place with free address printing and fast shipping on every order. During the month of November, Basic Invite is offering 15% OFF…
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Fall Fun in Colorado: 40 Enchanting Pumpkin Patches and A-Mazing Corn Mazes!
As I began writing this article, I knew there were a bunch of Colorado fall activities, but I had no idea just how many pumpkin patches and corn mazes I would find! We have no shortage of options here for finding the perfect spot for your family this fall. Each location is listed by city with details about where to go, link for reservations/tickets, and a bit about what they offer. Don’t see a family favorite? Let us know and we’ll get it added! This article is sponsored by Bounce Empire, the Ultimate Extravaganza! Bounce Empire is a revolutionary amusement park in Colorado filled with exotic adventures, mind-blowing decor and spectacular fun.…
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18 New Colorado Playgrounds Built in 2021!
I am so excited to share this list of new Colorado playgrounds built in past year! There are themed playgrounds, inclusive playgrounds, natural playgrounds and immense fun to be had by the whole family. Colorado Parks and Recreation, individual cities and towns, and Great Outdoors Colorado continue to amaze us with the commitment to providing places for families to play together. **I know there are parks we’ve missed so if there is a new playground near you, please help us by adding it in the comments below. This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional…
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Pumpkin Patches in Boulder County and Fall Family Fun!
This time of year is full of fun and the unexpected with all of the fall activities and weather changes. There are pumpkins to be picked, hayrides to take and animals to visit. Here’s hoping the weather is perfect so that you can go out and visit all of these amazing farms and pumpkin patches in Boulder County! Ya Ya Farm and Orchard Address: 6914 Ute Hwy, Longmont, CO 80503 Hours: September – October: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00AM – 4:00PM Thursday: 9:00AM – 6:00PM Saturday: 9:00AM – 3:00PM Sunday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM Closed Mondays. November: Tuesday – Sunday: 10AM – 3PM Entrance Fee: Free Website: https://yayafarmandorchard.com/ Starting our list is…
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14 of the Tallest Slides in Colorado
Around here, we talk “14er’s” (mountain peaks over 14,000 feet), but today we’re talking about the “playground 14er’s”… 14 of the tallest slides in Colorado! If you have older kids/teens/tweens or more adventurous children, this is the list for you! This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to you. 1 Twin Silo Park – Fort Collins 5552-5564 Ziegler Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80528 A slide that high traveling between giant silos?! Count us in! Check out our full review to not only see one of the tallest slides in Colorado, but also to…
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Top 13 Parks of 2020!
After the year it has been, let’s take a moment and celebrate something fun…our favorite parks of 2020! There are many factors to consider, everything from its inclusivity, location, age range, etc. While a few of the playgrounds were built this year, some were just new to us. Which parks have you been to? Leave us a comment with your favorite! See one you want to visit? Click on the review link below the park description to get the address and find more pictures! Or, want even more amazing playground recommendations? Check out our Top 10 list from 2019 as well! #13 Chaucer Park – Littleton Kicking off our list…
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9 Family Activities to Do Outside this Fall/Winter!
Here we are in November and with everything changing daily around us because of COVID restrictions, it is time to get back to some family activities we can do outside! We had so much fun in the spring/early quarantine time playing outside – of course we want to keep up the fun through the fall and winter. Below you will find 9 activities that you can do as a family outside to stay active and away from the screens… This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to you. 1 – Nature Art To…
