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Forget Black Friday: Shop at Small Business Saturday in Boulder

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I’ve never understood standing in line at pre-dawn hours at some big box store on the Friday after Thanksgiving just so I could be the first to get a TV or toy for super cheap. Yes, even before the Internet.

For me, I’m wiling to pay a little extra to maintain my sanity and not wait in line for 12,000 hours.

But you know what’s even better than avoiding shopping on Black Friday? Shopping on Small Business Saturday. I know I sound like a sound bite from HQ, but I’m dead serious and here’s why:Continue Reading

Things to Do on Thanksgiving in Boulder Besides Stuffing Your Face and Lying Around

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Listen up, ladies and gentlemen, this post is strictly for those of you who aren’t pleased as punch with the Thanksgiving Day status quo: eat more food than the human body is designed to contain at in one sitting and then sit around complaining about how much you just ate.

For those of you who aren’t content with these hallowed Thanksgiving traditions, I’m going to give you some options for fun having this Thursday.Continue Reading

Giving Tuesday in Boulder: Notable Nonprofits

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The other day, some friends and I were talking and we realized that the week after Thanksgiving is chock full of spending opportunities, some better than others. You’ve got Black Friday, Small Business Saturday (more on that later this month), Cyber Monday, and, last, but certainly not least, is Giving Tuesday.

It seems unfair to me that such an important part of the season of giving (you know, actual giving) is the last in a string a spend-heavy days, so to get you geared up a ahead of the holiday, I wanted to highlight some great Boulder nonprofits that could benefit greatly from your participation in and donation on Giving Tuesday this year. Let’s think GIVE, not SPEND.Continue Reading

Boulder’s Munchkin Masquerade: Family Fun for Everyone

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OK, parents, let’s talk about trick-or-treating. For your kids, there’s a month-long build up that begins with deciding what they want to be for Halloween and ends with piles of candy, dumped out of their initial collection bag and spread across the floor as your kids tally their haul like some sort of candy millionaire.Continue Reading

Eco-Friendly Fall: 5 Ways to Stay Green While the Colors Change

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Fall is my absolute favorite season, so I relish every brief moment we have of it in Colorado, But, is it just me or does it seem like winter is trying to horn in on our precious autumnal months this year? I mean, we weren’t even in the double digits of October and Mother Nature is already unloading the white stuff all over Boulder Valley. I’m taking it personally.

If you’re among the ones who weren’t expecting it to snow already, you likely have a long list of prep to go through to get yourself ready for winter (which will probably end up feeling more like spring, but I digress). Additionally, if you’re like me and want to make sure you’re being green and saving green even while the colors are changing, I’ve got several great energy saving and eco-friendly autumn preparation tips for you.Continue Reading

Distilleries in Boulder: A Whole New Batch of Craft Booze

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As the craft beer market in Boulder County becomes saturated—a point I’m sure some people would argue is never possible and to them, I doff my cap—more and more people are venturing into craft spirits in the area, which is probably music to some people’s ears if they aren’t really beer drinkers. In any case, the addition of new distilleries means a new list to help you suss out what to add to your weekend “to drink” list.Continue Reading

Bookworms Rejoice: Locally Owned Bookstores in Boulder

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The best thing about reading is that it’s one of those activities that you can do year round. Sunny summer days? Take your book outside and soak up some knowledge and rays. Chilly winter nights? Make yourself a cup of hot cocoa or a hot toddy, wrap yourself in a massive blanket and settle in for a long reading session.

Luckily for all you Boulder bookworms, this city is chock full of locally owned bookstores. In the past, we covered all the bookstores on Pearl Street and that alone should keep you in books for quite a while, but I thought we would branch out a little and cover some of the stores a little further out.Continue Reading

Hairstyles of the Not So Rich and Maybe Famous: Curly and Short Haircuts in Boulder

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I won’t mince words. I am extraordinarily vain when it comes to my hair. I have nearly 15 years of shear hair perfection and I do not lightly hand my locks over to a novice when it comes to my 5-week haircut (those of you with short hair know, it grows like a weed!). Several of my lady friends that have been endowed with curly locks have said the same thing.

Your hair stylist either knows how to cut curly/short hair, or they don’t. For those of us with either of the aforementioned hair conditions or cuts, it’s critical that you find someone who knows their stuff around a pair of scissors (and razors).
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Pet Rescue: Adopt a Fur-Ever Friend in Boulder

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Adopting my dog, Zed, was one of the smartest things I’ve ever done. In the 12 lovely years since I found my beastie buddy at the Humane Society, we’ve been through a lot. From apartments to houses with big backyards, single or double occupancy, Zed has been there.

Even before I adopted Zed, I was a staunch supporter of going the rescue route rather than buying from a puppy mill and, if you haven’t discovered it already, you’ll soon find out that Boulder loves its rescue pets!

If you’re currently looking for a new addition to your family, be it cat, dog, bird, or some other creature, there are several amazing animal shelters in Boulder.Continue Reading

Bagels in Boulder: A Hole in One

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When it comes to bagels in Boulder, I think we all know the top dog in town. If you don’t know who I’m talking about, here’s a hint: they have iconic hippie daisy flow stickers found on just about every surface in Boulder and their name rhymes with “Poe’s.”

If you haven’t guessed Moe’s Broadway Bagel by now, there’s just no hope for you. With six locations in Boulder and Denver and a seventh set to open up in Old Town Louisville in a couple of months, Moe is pretty much the king of bagels. But who are the other players in the bagel scene in Boulder?Continue Reading