This past Easter weekend, the Healthy Hen Household spent four days at the Broadmoor resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  It is quickly becoming a family tradition (our second Easter there), and you may want to consider making it yours.  We focused on one thing: pure, family fun.  Memory making, we sometimes call it.

The Broadmoor is one of the finest resorts in the world, and remarkably family friendly.  It has so much to offer that it was recently designated as a Forbes (previously Mobil) five-star resort for a record fiftieth (50th) year in a row.   It is currently only one of fifty-four (54) hotels in the world with the Forbes five-star designation (list here), so to have that distinction for half a century is a testament to its enduring quality, culture and history.  Read the rest of the story...

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 did not expect a lot of outdoor fun in March, but we lucked out on this trip.  It was sunny and in the 60s, so the whole area was full of springtime energy and worthy of being this week’s Healthy Highlight.  Below are a few of this amazing town’s amenities:  Read the rest of the story...

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 chocolate. Whatever you imagine, it’s nice to think about taking a break from routine and visiting an exotic location. Last spring, my husband and I decided we needed a family getaway for a few days. We only had two weeks to plan before spring break arrived and money was tight, so we planned the thing that made the most sense- a road trip! We love road trips! To us, they are relaxing, interesting, and a great way to connect with each other. I know not everybody agrees- when we drove from Colorado to South Carolina one year I got a lot of strange looks, smug smiles and rolled eyes in my direction. Who would want to be in a car with two young kids for almost 3500 miles round trip? But we had a wonderful time, and I was surprised at how well the kids were in the car. (For some great tips on taking a road trip with kids, click here.)  Read the rest of the story...

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 reasons it will become a favorite if you try it too:

1.  Affordability.  There is no better family destination that can compete with this!  You name an activity it and it is included in the price of staying.  If you choose to stay in a cabin you can even bring your own food and cook in, a great way to save money and calories!  Read the rest of the story...