The 25th annual Great Fruitcake Toss happens from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Park in Manitou Springs. Entrance is free, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own homemade or pre-purchased fruitcakes. For those who don’t have one, Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce will provide a limited supply of $5 fruitcakes for folks […]
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Sink the Plans of Those Porch Pirates
Last year, 21 million Americans had packages stolen from their front porches – a lot of them around the holidays. So what can be done to thwart porch pirates? “Every holiday season the U.S. Postal Service delivers billions of holiday mail and packages, but the unfortunate reality is that many of those packages wind up […]
Village Inn Celebrates Pie Day 1/22-1/24
Any way you slice it, Village Inn is known for its delicious fruit and cream pies — including its many popular seasonal pies. Many enjoy a slice at the end of a meal at the restaurant. However, customers can also purchase a whole pie at the front counter — perfect for a dinner party, birthday celebration or […]
Panera Offers Rare Discount in January
Panera Bread is offering some healthy savings on its soups, salads and sandwiches. For many bargain hunters, the chain is known for being a little more expensive than other fast-casual eateries. That’s why, when they offer any discount, it’s a big deal — especially for those looking to save money at places other than fast-food restaurants. […]
Here Are 18 DIY Projects You Can Do on the Cheap
After staying at home so much lately, maybe you’ve realized that there’ are a number of DIY projects demanding your attention. On fact, the list of projects that need to be done is larger than your bank account. Maybe you can’t to hire someone to give it that much-needed face-lift. Many easy do-it-yourself projects that […]
Freezer Cooking Can Save you Time and Money
Wellness Wednesday Walks Are Back
Wellness Wednesday Walks in the Garden of the Gods park are back, adapted with greater socially distanced precautions. Weekly check-in from 9am-9:30am. Stop in the lower level of the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center to choose from a self-guided, 1-mile, 2-mile, or 3-mile walk. Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center […]
Get Creative with Kids on a Snowy Day
When we are covered in snow, parents everywhere are looking for some fun activities for the kids to do on a snowy day. Of course, there’s sledding and snowman building, but if you’re looking for something a little different, we found several fun things to do in the snow. Ideas range from snow painting to […]
Home Workouts Can Be Cheap and Easy to Do
You’ve vowed to get fit, lose weight or build muscle, but a gym membership isn’t for you. (Assuming your gym is open right now.) Maybe those pricy monthly fees won’t fit in your budget, or you hate people looking at you when you’re sweating your way through a torturous hour on the treadmill. Or perhaps […]
Library Welcomes Back Patrons without Reservations
Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is adjusting its service model once again to be more accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic. With El Paso County returning to the “orange” status, PPLD will resume limited services inside all libraries beginning Tue., Jan. 19. Until then, patrons will need to make a reservation to use a computer or […]