Arts + Culture

Kids Table Crafts for Thanksgiving

Easy crafting projects to invite gratefulness into your home. Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Abby Watkins Karli Fenton is the owner of Nanny Yo Business and she shares four easy crafting projects to invite gratitude and fun into this holiday season as a family. Gratitude is a year-round gem in Karli's life. "I've always encouraged a year-round thankfulness," Karli says. She believes gratitude is a great foundation to have in life. One of her goals is to cultivate a grateful heart...

Travel

Make memories together this Christmas at Gaylord Rockies        

Close to home, but worlds apart! Article by Kara Witherow | Photography by Provided Perry Como may have crooned, “(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays,” but a trip to Gaylord Rockies Resort – with its festive decor, seasonal dining, and original holiday experiences — maybe even better than staying home.  This year, let someone else do the cooking and cleaning. Gather the family, pack your bags, and head to Aurora for a Christmastime vacation everyone will enjoy. Close to home, but...

Travel

Summer Staycation

The Gaylord Rockies Resort assures you don't have to travel far to find summer fun Article by Allison Bankston | Photography by Courtesy Gaylord Rockies Resort The Gaylord Rockies Resort is a mecca of activity for summertime fun. For families or vacationers looking for a wide variety of things to do, it's a wonderful, central location with tons of options for all ages. The resort in Aurora opened in 2018 as Colorado’s largest combined resort and convention center, and it's just 10 minutes from...

Home + Design

Plan for Growth

It's about this time of year that gardeners everywhere start itching to get their hands in the dirt. But in Colorado, the ground is still frozen, and snow is still possible. Instead of itching, start planning! Here are three new gardening books to enjoy while you wait for the warmth of spring. Article by Mary Abel The Old Farmer's Almanac 2023  by Old Farmer's Almanac The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been recognized as North America’s most beloved and best-selling annual since 1792. The 2023...

Home + Design

Style at Home

From Sharks to Homes Article by C. W. Morgan | Photography by C. W. Morgan/John Stokes John Stokes got his start in construction by teaching himself how to build cedar fences. “It was interesting at times; we didn’t have YouTube back then.” As the years unfolded, fencing grew into landscaping, then remodels, then custom home building. Over the last 30 years, there isn’t a facet of residential construction John hasn’t had his hands on. Today High Valley consists of three divisions; residential...

Education

Sharks and Conservation

One Family's Efforts - Now a Three-Generation Legacy Article by John Stokes | Photography by John Stokes and Others Born in 1973, John Stokes grew up near the golden sands of California and Hawaii. He was introduced to the ocean shortly after he was born and has had a lifelong connection to the ocean and bodies of water throughout his life. Around age five he began snorkeling and free diving and then became SCUBA certified in 1992. He is currently pursuing certification as a Dive Master on the...

Life + Culture

Simple Soiree'

Host a Dinner Party With Ease by Keeping it Simple But Elegant Article by Sonja Nix | Photography by Janie Jones March has us itching for outdoor entertaining, but our unpredictable Colorado spring makes it difficult. Time for a simple but elegant dinner party. Smoking meat provides a warm weather vibe, but can be done even if there is snow outside. Add a simple roasted beet-orange-goat cheese salad and an apple tart. (Buy from your local bakery. We wont tell.) Pair with an...

Education

A Beginner's Green Guide:

Making your kitchen more sustainable and eco-friendly step by step without judgment. Article by Madeleine Kriech It’s not easy being green. At least, that’s what that one frog said. While Kermit might be right about a few things, it’s easier than ever to take steps to making your home more eco-friendly. A crucial aspect of living more sustainably is to be aware of your waste, both physical and intangible. Do you consistently throw away produce because it spoils before you use it? Are multiple...

Home Services

Guide to Contractors in Glenwood Springs

Are you feeling overwhelmed already just thinking about the repairs or improvements that need to be done to your property?There’s no need to fret or sweat too much about it. Contractors in Glenwood Springs, CO, will come to your rescue soon enough, as long as you reach out to them at the soonest possible instance.General Contractors in Glenwood Springs, COFortunately for you, there are more than a handful of general contractors in Glenwood Springs, CO that you can consider for your project.Apart...

Health + Wellness

Our Guide to Gyms in Glenwood Springs

The resort city of Glenwood Springs in Colorado is famous for the lovely hot springs in abundance there. Tourists flock to this small city with a population of just under 10,000 people to get a dip in the springs perched in the twisted Rocky Mountains. The lush greenery of the White River National Forest encircles the small yet famous city.With the turquoise water of the popular Hanging Lake in the midst as well, Glenwood Springs has proven they have the relaxation part down.But what about...