Being a mom is all about balance. The hardest part of balancing your career with family life is finding the time to do both. However, summer is an important part of childhood too. That's why I've put together a list of ideas you can add to your summer routine—without needing to spend a lot of money. This summer you'll make more memories than last year, and your kids will benefit from having you around more. So plan some activities for yourself this summer and enjoy them! Get Outside Get outside and play! It... Read More

You should protect your skin from the sun throughout the year, no matter the weather. Why? Sun exposure can cause sunburn, aging (such as wrinkles, scarring, or "leather skin"), eye damage, and skin cancer. By following our top sun safety tips for you and your family, you can minimize the adverse effects of overexposure to the sun. Sunburns, eye damage, premature skin aging, wrinkles, and skin cancer can all be avoided. Skincare Summer means you are spending more time outside. This means you should put more... Read More

Even though Dad’s got the perfect Father’s Day present and card, what should you do with your pop on the big day? There is a Father's Day activity to suit all kinds of dads, so everyone can have a great time. Here are a few suggestions to consider: Plan a Backyard BBQ Even if your dad isn't the cooking type, he'll enjoy a delicious family meal prepared and enjoyed outdoors. Spend time in your own backyard or take the party to a park or a lake to have a little more fun. Go on an... Read More

Summer is almost here, so make sure your kids don't get bored! You’ll need some ideas to encourage both movement and creativity to survive the season with your children. The best thing about these summer fun activities is that you can do a lot of them as a family! Plan a Camping Trip Camping teaches kids about the outdoors and helps them to appreciate nature and the great outdoors. From national parks to state parks to national forests, Colorado has so many great camping spots. The Rocky Mountain... Read More

Parenting is unlike any relationship with another human being you’ve ever had. While it’s essential to set healthy boundaries regardless of the relationship, it’s even more important when raising small humans. What does setting boundaries mean? It’s not meant to separate your connection to someone else. What it does mean is to be intentional about what your role is as a parent, what is and isn’t okay in your home and in your family, and setting rules that ensure that both you and your... Read More

While it looks like travel may open up soon, the likelihood of being able to safely book a vacation this summer is questionable. However, that doesn’t mean you and the family can’t plan something fun instead! It’s still perfectly safe to explore the outdoors right now, as long as you socially distance and avoid crowds of people. That means camping is back! Dust off the RV or tents and book a camping spot for later this summer. You’ll need to get this done quickly as reserved spots are already... Read More

Have you ever looked into your air ducts? All that dust and dirt is merely what you can see on the surface. Deep down in those ducts is a lot more dust, dirt, and trash than you can even imagine. The air you breathe travels through those ducts into every room of your home. This is even a bigger problem right now due to the cold weather and the fact that many of us have been confined to our houses for months. Could the air you are breathing at home make you sick? While there is no definitive answer to that... Read More

Luck is a tricky concept. Why? Because, ultimately, good and bad luck are out of our control. When we are talking to our kids, what do we tell them about luck and being lucky? How can luck be a positive force in the lives of our children? Here are some ideas for having a conversation about luck with your kids this month: Control - First, and foremost, it’s important to have a conversation with our children about control. What can we control? What is completely out of our control? When it comes to luck, most of... Read More

In the hustle and bustle of daily life as parents, it’s difficult to make time to do anything fun - especially with your partner. We know how difficult that can be so we’ve put together a list of resources for adult-only activities that we hope you find exciting and inspiring. Put together that date night you’ve been needing for quite a while now. Check out this list of 8 Places to Have Fun With the Kids for some unique opportunities to get out and get some adult time. Don’t have... Read More

Self-care has become quite the buzz phrase and we know you Champion Moms are in sore need of all the self-care you can get. However, the trends for self-care often require moms to set aside time (and money) that may not be reasonable in order to ‘make space’ for themselves. While a fancy massage is nice, it’s not a requirement for self-care. Here are our best tips for busy and tired moms to take better care of themselves this year: Find Support - If you don’t have the time to... Read More