Home Page

Like Us On Facebook!

Like us on Facebook and find out how to win a FREE Kids Meal at any Colorado Springs area Chick-fil-A! Each week, 20 winners will be chosen from all entires. If you're chosen, we'll mail you a coupon for your free Kids Meal. No purchase is necessary. (Limit one winner per household).

Welcome to Our New Website!

We've updated our website to add more content and be more user friendly. We'll also be adding content not available in our printed version so be sure to visit us frequently for new articles and features! Also, our Facebook page will be upated when we add new content so be sure to like us on Facebook and you might even win a FREE Kids Meal at Chick-fil-A!

Our Featured Event of the Day!

Today, the Fine Arts Center is offering the public FREE general admission!
Click here for more info. and other family friendly events.

Our Featured Event for the Weekend!

New Orleans flair comes to Manitou Springs with the Carnivale Parade & gumbo cook-off! Amateur and professional chefs compete with their best gumbo recipes. Vote for the "People’s Choice" best gumbo. Click here for more details and to see other great family events scheduled for tomorrow!

Health Notes

In our February Health Notes column, Dr. Joseph Corrigan of Colorado Springs Health Partners shares some tips for keep your family safe & warm this winter.
Click here to read it.

Cooking with Your Kids!
Valentine Heart Krispie Treats

Here's a cool Valentine’s Day treat you can make with your kids to celebrate Valentine's Day! These heart-shaped Rice Krispie© treats are pretty, delicious, and a cinch to make.
Click here to read how.

Our Featured Event of the Day!

Give a loved one something special this Valentine’s Day. Make a fun craft and enjoy some refreshments! It's open to all ages at the High Prairie Library from 3:30 – 4:30 pm.
Click here for more info.

Focus On Your Child
- Daughters' Valentine's Day Drama

In her February column, Dr. Juli Slattery gives a dad of three teenage girls advice on dealing with the focus on romance and boyfriends leading up to Valentine's Day.
Click here to read it.

Our favorite Super Bowl commercial this year was the Sling Baby one for Doritos. You may have seen it, but in case you didn't or want to watch again, here it is!

Our Featured Event for the Weekend!

Our featured event for the weekend - A Valentine's Moonlight Safari at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Explore the zoo at night and discover all about animals in the zoo! Bring your family, friends, and all loved ones to this night that is sure to be a sweet time! Click here for more details, a link for online registration and other great family events scheduled for tomorrow!

Solo Parenting

In her February column, Scoti Springfield Domeij shares her thoughts about Surviving Valentine’s Day with a Broken Heart
Click here to read it.

Trouble Getting Your Kids in Bed at Night?

In this video, Jill Spivack of Sleepy Planet gives some tips to help stop the bedtime stalling tactics her daughter uses.
Click to watch the video.

Be Free…Be Bold...Be Creative!

In this article Bev Selby shares with us the importance of fostering creativity in your kids including 10 ways to be creative with your children.
Click to read the full article.

How to Protect Toddlers From Burns

This article from US News & World Report give tips on protecting your child from a terrible burn, including:

• Keep your child out of the kitchen while you're cooking.
• Don't allow your toddler around hot grills, heaters, etc.
• Never carry your child and hot food/drink at the same time.

Click to read the full article.

Our Featured Event for the Weekend!

A snowshoe outing in the mountains! Get out and enjoy the snow! Be sure to call for details and to make reservations. Click here for the number & website and to see lots of other fun, family events scheduled for tomorrow!

Save Money on Greeting Cards!

In her February column of Bargain Central, Debbie Neal shares with us a great way to save money on greeting cards!
Click here to read it.

Our February Issue is Out!

And there are lots of great events for you and your family in it! Check out our Monthly Calendar of Events as well as our Ongoing Events page & our Head to the Mountains feature!
Click here to see them.