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Area's best sledding spots

In anticipation of some REAL snow around here, we've got some info for you on the best sledding spots in town.

First of all, know that any city park is fair game. Even if a park isn’t posted for sledding, feel free to slide down any slippery slope.

Tops on the list for city park spots are Cottonwood Creek on the city’s northeast side, near Dublin Boulevard and Rangewood Drive just south of Woodmen Road, and… Continue

Created by Carmen Boles Oct 22, 2009 at 9:25am. Last updated by Carmen Boles Oct. 22, 2009.

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Trudy Thomas

Summer Camps 3 Replies

What are the best summer camps to send you kids to? What are the ones you'd never send your kids to ever again? Tell me a little about it! Why do you think it is so great/terrible? Thanks!!

Started by Trudy Thomas. Last reply by Trudy Thomas 15 hours ago.

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pikes peak parent magazine 11 Replies

where can I find a copy?

Started by Tanya Rogers. Last reply by Trudy Thomas 17 hours ago.

Trudy Thomas

Looking for the best playgrounds around town 14 Replies

Help me out. My kids are too big for playgrounds. We're looking to put together a top 10. Which playgrounds have the best equipment, most opportunity for socializing, etc.! See your favorite on the c…

Started by Trudy Thomas. Last reply by Kelly Church 13 hours ago.

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Spring Break 14 Replies

Help! Spring break is coming up and the kids are off from school. I want to do something special this year with the family. Anyone have a suggestion for activities you've done in the past here in tow…

Started by Trudy Thomas. Last reply by Felicia Johnson Feb 2.

Trudy Thomas

Coupons - what's the big deal? 6 Replies

Today I ran an AP story about Stephanie Nelson from couponmom.com. I did it for you guys, because I'm one of those people who don't get the coupon thing. They either expire before I use them or they…

Started by Trudy Thomas. Last reply by Jennifer Haddan Jan 20.

Carmen Boles

Thanks for all the sledding photos!! 9 Replies

Recently we wrote about the area's best sledding spots. With the recent snow, have you been sledding with the kids (or without)? What spots have you found that aren't on the list? Send us your photos…

Started by Carmen Boles. Last reply by Jennifer DeJong Jan 11.

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Soda Springs is a great park, and having the creek to throw sticks into is a favorite thing for any toddler to do!
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You've convinced me! Thanks Jan!
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You can't beat Soda Springs Park in Manitou Springs. The equipment is for all ages with a really fun Rock N Cross and swings big enough to hold several kids. Plus parents can sit out of the sun in the nearby pavilion or on the seat wall. Not to ment…
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Trudy Thomas

Have breakfast with the Super

If you are up and out the door early on Thursday you may want to have breakfast with Colorado Springs School District 11 Superintendent, Dr. Nicholas Gledich. Gledich invites District parents to come share their thought, concerns and good news with him. The event, Donuts for Dads, Muffins for Mom, will ge… Continue

Posted by Trudy Thomas on February 8, 2010 at 10:37am

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Say "I love you" with a heart-shaped pizza

On Valentine's Day those on a budget can say "I love you" with a heart-shaped pizza. At least three local pizza chains are offering Valentine's Day specials.

Louie's Pizza is offering a large heart-shaped cheese pizza with up to 3 toppings, a large t… Continue

Posted by Trudy Thomas on February 8, 2010 at 10:30am

Cari Pemberton

How to say "I love you" for less

Personally, I think Valentine's Day is a highly overrated holiday. (So is New Year's Eve, for that matter.) The pressure (especially on guys) to find the perfect expression of feelings is artificially high as a result of an unending stream of jewelry and Hallmark commercials. Now, I like a good Hallmark production as much as the next gal, but let's be realistic. The current state of the economy is not helping us to achieve romantic milestones.


Instead of the same old chocolates (unless

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Posted by Cari Pemberton on February 8, 2010 at 8:00am

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Cheyenne Mountain State Park celebrates love

Romance in the Air



Cheyenne Mountain State Park will celebrate love on Saturday with their "Romance in the Air" Valentine program.… Continue

Posted by Trudy Thomas on February 7, 2010 at 10:00am

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D-11 summer school, jobs on chopping block

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Posted by Trudy Thomas on February 6, 2010 at 3:00pm

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Valentine's Day musical comes to The Antlers

Valentine's Day at the Antlers


To celebrate affairs of the heart, Progressive Entertainers will present "Broadway Falls in Love" at the Antlers Hilton on Valentine's Day weekend.… Continue

Posted by Trudy Thomas on February 6, 2010 at 10:00am

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Borders Chapel Hills hosts Percy Jackson release party


At 2 p.m. tomorrow the Borders at Chapel Hills Mall, 1710 Briargate Blvd., #209, invites families to a Percy Jackson Movie Release party, "Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief." Kids 7-14 will have the opportunity to participate in Olympic Games, a Demi-God Debate and Percy trivia.
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Posted by Trudy Thomas on February 5, 2010 at 8:29pm

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