Year One in the Books

by Traci Dietrich // March 13, 2021 // 3 Comments

Yesterday, March 11th, marked the anniversary of Covid-19 becoming a pandemic. It also marked another important anniversary in my personal life – a year of my husband working from home. His office closed on that intrepid Wednesday, unbeknownst to us... Continue reading →

Shop Small, Support Local

by Traci Dietrich // November 25, 2020 // No Comments

Like many of you, I am trying to shop small this year instead of big box stores. I want my community to grow and thrive even in this uncertain time. The hardest part of doing this is not actually being... Continue reading →

What Will Tomorrow Bring

by Traci Dietrich // November 18, 2020 // 1 Comment

It is now month three of school, and although we were prepared for the inevitable closures, we were not prepared for the onslaught of unease that accompanied them. From wondering if my child was in any way exposed even though... Continue reading →

A Growing Up Journal – A Great Alternative to a Baby Book

by Traci Dietrich // October 10, 2020 // 2 Comments

When I had my first child, I was given a cute baby book with places to put every detail imaginable during the first 5 years of life. The first week home with my little man, I made sure to write... Continue reading →

Have a Great Day (and Be Sure to Wear Your Mask)

by Traci Dietrich // September 5, 2020 // No Comments

My oldest started preschool this year, and I have been preparing myself for this phase of life since we did our preschool tours last winter. Then Covid came, so I unprepared myself for him going to school. Come August I... Continue reading →

Friday Free For All: Fourth Edition

by Traci Dietrich // July 24, 2020 // 1 Comment

Thought of the Day: Happy Friday friends! What a crazy month it has been since the last time I did one of these. By crazy, I mean I have done a whole lot of nothing except overanalyze every decision I... Continue reading →

How Do You Date Your Spouse After Kids?

by Traci Dietrich // June 30, 2020 // 1 Comment

When was the last time you went on a date with your spouse? Was it before you had kids? Was it so long ago you honestly can’t remember where you went or what you did? If so, that’s okay. We... Continue reading →

Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park: June 2020

by Traci Dietrich // June 10, 2020 // 2 Comments

Are you a Coloradan and ready to take part in Level 3: Safer at Home and in the Vast, Great Outdoors? Recently our Safer At Home order shifted from recommendations for recreation no greater than 10 miles from your home... Continue reading →

Friday Free for All: Third Edition

by Traci Dietrich // May 29, 2020 // 2 Comments

Thought of the Week: It’s a beautiful day. The sun is shining intensely, the birds are chirping and fighting at my neighbor’s bird feeder, and I have the sound of rushing water at my feet as I fill the kiddie... Continue reading →

Raising the Bar

by Traci Dietrich // May 11, 2020 // No Comments

Mother’s Day was a little bit different this year wasn’t it? I think we will be saying that about every holiday for months to come, and that’s just the reality of it. Different doesn’t have to be bad. I’ve said... Continue reading →

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