Buckle up, all you do-it-yourselfers, we found a few simple, easy-to-imitate changes to your décor that can reap big – even giant – aesthetic rewards! Some are tiny little weekend projects like ceiling moulding, painted baseboards and canvas art, others are things like adding wallpaper where you’d least expect it! Take a look at these small-scale DIY decorating ideas using paint and paper that can reenergize your space!
Whether you’re moving into a new home or a resale, the idea of how long systems, appliances, floor and window coverings last – and how much they cost to replace – is usually of interest. Maybe it’s even a huge concern. Replacing major appliances is one reason for a home warranty when buying a used home – it’s like insurance so the home buyer doesn’t have to buy any of those items new, at least not right away.
There’s nothing worse – especially for the frugal foodie – than throwing out perfectly good food. Or food that WAS perfectly good and is now perfectly spoiled. Food-borne pathogens are responsible for 9.4 million illnesses a year (!) including the Noro-virus, salmonella, e-coli and listeria. And for anyone who’s experienced food poisoning – it ain’t no fun! So we put together the must-have list of when to throw out foods – and we’re not taking any chances!
For students in the St. Vrain Valley School District spring break is fast approaching! Students will be off from March 25-29, 2019, and back in school on April 1. If you’re planning a staycation, here are a few things to do in Boulder, Lafayette and Denver to keep the entire family engaged and entertained!
If you sometimes have trouble coming up with quick-to-fix and varied meals night after night, check out these meal delivery kit reviews. The prices vary a bit and you may have to weigh convenience and ease over cost, but for busy lives, meal kits offer time-savings and timely service, delivering all the fixin’s for dinner right to your front door.
With football season over and baseball season not quite starting (we don’t count spring training!) you might find extra weekend time on your hands to entertain yourself and the fam with a fun DIY project. And whether you’re in a crafty, creative mood or a mindset of let’s-get-really-functional, here are a few ideas to help get you motivated and busy!
Millions of Americans are tuning into Netflix to get tips from 34-year-old Japanese organizing expert Marie Kondo. The show, “Tidying up with Marie Kondo” was an instant hit – which says something about how much we want to de-clutter and organize our lives! Good Will and Salvation Army reported increased donations last month after Kondo’s show started airing, suggesting Kondo has captured global attention.
Ready to move? Looking for a home in North Denver with an easy commute to Denver or Boulder and only 20 minutes to the airport? Like the idea of a neighborhood sports field, pool and rec center, parks and trails for walking and biking? Then Go for It! Not only do you get ALL THAT when you make the move to this amenity-rich community located minutes from historic downtown Erie, we’ll also put $1,000 in your pocket to help pay your moving costs!
Chinese New Year 2019 – the Year of the Pig — starts on February 5 and runs until February 19 (but actually started in mid-January). The dates change every year – in accord with the Lunar calendar — and the occasion is also referred to as the Spring Festival in modern China, when families honor their ancestors, their homes, heavenly deities and feast upon traditional foods and dishes.
No matter who you’re rooting for this Sunday in the Super Bowl (4:30 p.m. on CBS), you’re going to want a steady supply of game day food to get you in the mood and keep you there. If you’re throwing a tailgating party in your living room, we’ve got the drinks and the snacks to please any crowd. And even if it’s just you and your main squeeze, we’ve got easy options for finger foods, dips and drinks.
Three miles west of I-25 at exit 232 (Erie Parkway). Just 20 minutes from downtown Boulder and 25 minutes from downtown Denver.
