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    3 Reasons to Play as a Family (and the Best Colorado Parks to Visit Together!)

    When we reflect back on the last year, it is easy to think pandemic, school closures, and toilet paper shortages, but there were also some important benefits of this year in quarantine. According to a study by Voice of Play, “60% of families said they are playing together now more than before the pandemic”. We experienced a shift in our house too! When it felt like the world was closed, we opened up new doors within our family. Puzzles were brought out, games were taught, obstacle courses created in the backyard…we truly played together! Now, as more places open up and sports/activities are back on the calendar, it is incredibly…

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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…