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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…
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17 Indoor Play Areas Open This Fall in Colorado!
With all of the current restrictions due to COVID, many of us have started wondering if any indoor play areas are open… Will our kids be stuck at home all day when the snow hits?! Good news, no! There are many fantastic places open and ready to see you! Here is a list of indoor play areas and some kid-friendly activities that are currently available in Colorado. Don’t forget to check their website or call for up to date information about reservations, altered hours, etc. 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…
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10 of the Best Themed Playgrounds in Colorado (part 1)
“Which park do you want to go to today?” “The spaceship park!” “The chicken park!” “The park with that super tall slide!” Do you get similar answers? If only the park names matched the theme! 🙂 We have found so many great places to take the kids that it can be hard to keep them all straight! To help you navigate the incredible parks across Colorado, here are ten of our favorite themed playgrounds… 1 – Twin Silo Park (Farm Theme) If you’ve been following our journey for a while, I’m sure you’ve heard us rave about Twin Silo park in Fort Collins. With its super high slide from silo…
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10 Fun Ways for Kids to Stay Active while Stuck at Home
I am writing this at a time where many parents are wondering “what should I do with kids at home for weeks”? We are working our way through the Coronavirus pandemic and sadly facing many unknowns. So, although I typically share playgrounds to stay active, for today I’m sharing how to stay active INDOORS. Here is a list of 10 ideas for staying active inside your home… 1 – Create an Obstacle Course Right off the bat, this comes with a warning – there is likely an age limit depending on your home and amount of breakable items. However, if you have a good space, my girls love making obstacle…
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3 Quick Tips for an Easier Bedtime!
Why am I writing about bedtime tips you might ask? You’d think that running around in the sunshine and experiencing playgrounds would be enough to secure a child ready to go to bed. But, as I’m sure you know, that is very often not the case. The busier the day, the more hyper our kids seem to be at the end of the night! We’ve struggled with the whining, the bouncing around, the reappearing child on the stairs…something had to change. By implementing these 3 tips, we’ve seen easier bedtimes and more successful nights of sleep for our entire family! When making changes to your child’s routine, consult with your…
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Colorado, here is what’s Coming to Erie Parks in 2020!
Recently we had the opportunity to sit down with Luke Bolinger to speak about amazing changes coming to Erie, Colorado. As the Community Partnership & Special Projects Manager for the Erie Parks and Recreation department, Luke was able to share about the park plans for 2020. The Town of Erie is growing quickly and it is great to know that the parks are growing along with it! With a completely new park (with a zipline!), a revitalized neighborhood playground, and first ever disc golf course, there is a lot to be excited about! Here’s the full interview and then comment below with your favorite planned update for 2020… Have you…
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TOP 10 Parks of 2019
After visiting over 70 Colorado playgrounds in 2019, selecting the top 10 was quite the task! I asked for help from each of my daughters, reviewed our past blog posts, until finally coming up with this list. Have you visited these incredible playgrounds? We have some beautiful weather coming soon, the perfect day trip destinations are listed below! #10 Estates Park – Golden What can I say, this slide had to make the list! Golden’s Estates Park wowed us all with its play structure (just look at its size compared to my daughter on the stairs!) and incredible views. Check out the full review at https://slidesandsunshine.com/golden-estatespark/ #9 Avery Park –…
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My favorite sunscreen!
Let’s talk about sunscreen for a minute… It wasn’t until a couple summers ago that I stopped despising children’s sunscreen. When I think back to the stickiness, the white pastey look to their skin, the constant shaking of the bottles to get it to come out…it makes me shiver! We tried sprays but the girls hated when it would get near their eyes and somehow we’d always miss streaks of skin. All of that changed when we ran out of sunscreen on a trip to Florida and had to purchase some from the gift shop…Hallelujah! We FINALLY found a sunscreen lotion that we all loved! I am truly not just…
