This past week we took a whirlwind trip up to Bozeman, Montana.  If you have been there, you know it is about an hour north of Yellowstone National Park and a paradise for those who love outdoor activities – both winter and summer.  Generally, the Healthy Hen House leans towards the summer activities, so we [...]

Here in Colorado, as well as around the country and Northern Hemisphere, it’s been cold. Very, very, very cold. Because of this weather, we all need to take a moment for a mental exercise. Let’s think about spring break: maybe you envision palm trees, beaches and cocktails, or maybe you see ski slopes and hot [...]

We recently stayed in a cabin at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado.  It is one of our favorite family vacation spots for numerous reasons.  We highly recommend it as a great family destination anytime you think about making a trip into the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Following are a few of the [...]

This Christmas, my husband’s parents gave our family a wonderful gift: they took us all to a Colorado Ballet performance of the Nutcracker. Grandparents, parents, aunt and children, all excited for the kids’ first ballet. Their only previous experience with the Nutcracker was in the form of a Barbie movie. To sum up, the Barbie [...]