Mommy Blogger, Foodie & Travel Writer
A Backcountry Yurt Couple’s Retreat for Valentine’s Day!
Jamie and I spent one of my favorite Valentine's Days ever in a backcountry yurt with five other couples. The adventure started long before it began. A steady stream of storms threatened to derail our plans but the grandparents came a day early, for which I'm so … Read More
Christmas in Canada
Slowly but surely, I'm getting caught up here and I would be remiss if I didn't post about our Canadian Christmas. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times but I'll focus on the best. 1) Being there in the first place. Special thanks to my friend Lisa … Read More
The Duet of Death
How to perform a memorable first (and last) mother-son duet at church. 1) Practice for a couple of months, making sure to push it back at least once because you still suck. 2) Finally start mastering it the week prior (think: deathbed repentance). 3) Ignore the … Read More
Thanksgiving at The Broadmoor
Thanksgiving in Colorado: who could turn down an offer to spend a long weekend in one of our favorite places? First stop: Denver. We crammed a lifetime's worth of memories into 12 hours that included a drive-by of our old hood, Marcella's crispy potato pizza, the … Read More
Awesome Family Travel Ideas
Christmas in Canada
Slowly but surely, I'm getting caught up here and I would be remiss if I didn't post about our Canadian Christmas. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times but I'll focus on the best. 1) Being there in the first place. … Read More
Thanksgiving at The Broadmoor
Thanksgiving in Colorado: who could turn down an offer to spend a long weekend in one of our favorite places? First stop: Denver. We crammed a lifetime's worth of memories into 12 hours that included a drive-by of our old hood, … Read More
December fun!
I worked from home yesterday after a controlled avalanche closed Provo Canyon (my commute) and deposited 30 feet of snow across four lanes of traffic. But you won't hear any complaints from me after last year's dismal snow. Bring it … Read More
Utah Activities
Utah Activities
As the Life Elevated Mom, I am passionate about adventures in my backyard. Don't miss my regular updates. … Read more
Featured Destination
7 Days in Paradise
Our family recently took the trip of a lifetime to Maui. Follow our adventures--from high-altitude mountains topping out at over … Read More
I'm a Canadian-born mom of two, former Denver Post columnist, family travel writer, editor of MileHighMamas.com and 9News contributor. Expert on all things Utah, Denver, family and travel. Lover of laughter and life. Happily married to a man obsessed with growing The Great Pumpkin. 