Community fundraising campaign helps local families in need By Leslie Massey, leslie.massey@gazette.com
Nutcracker traditions: On ice or with a symphony, local performances of holiday classic creates lasting memories By Hannah Blick, hannah.blick@gazette.com
Considerate cooking: Keep food allergies, dietary restrictions in mind when serving guests By Hannah Blick, hannah.blick@gazette.com Updated Aug 5, 2019 Turu Marx is the queen of holiday cooking – balancing tradition, taste and a slew of dietary requirements when prepping Christmas dinner for h…
Use winter downtime to learn a new pastime By Hannah Blick, hannah.blick@gazette.com Updated Jul 17, 2019 The holidays can be hectic, but if you make the time, it might be the perfect opportunity to take up a new hobby. Take sewing, for example. “M…
Traveling to Christmas dinner? Keep your food fresh, simple By Hannah Blick, hannah.blick@gazette.com Updated Aug 5, 2019 You’ve loaded up the kids and packed the car with gifts, board games and extra folding chairs – it’s time to hit the road for family Christmas…
Pikes Peak region Holiday Event Calendar Celebrate!Updated Jul 17, 2019 Celebrate! is a your guide to events, shopping, dining, and enjoying the holiday season in the Pikes Peak region.
Wanted wearables: How to gift clothing and accessories that won’t be returned By Hannah Blick, hannah.blick@gazette.com Updated Jul 17, 2019 When it comes to gifting clothing, most of us shy away for fear of missing the mark or buying something utterly returnable. The solution? “Sho…
From bike trails to zoo trips, beat winter doldrums with outdoor activities By Hannah Blick, hannah.blick@gazette.com Updated Jul 17, 2019 The rest of the country might retreat indoors after fall’s first snow fall, but this is Colorado – a little cold can’t stop us. “We live in a …
Holiday season can be perfect time to adopt, gift a pet By Hannah Blick, hannah.blick@gazette.com Updated Jul 17, 2019 Ready to cave to your child’s desperate pleas for a puppy this Christmas? Thinking of gifting your aging parent a kitty companion for the holi…
Spice up the holidays with seasonal beverages By Hannah Blick, hannah.blick@gazette.com Updated Aug 5, 2019 A Rocky Mountain Christmas, while lovely, can leave a chill in your bones. This season, there are plenty of delicious drink options that will …
Seasonal greenery, plants refresh décor, make excellent host gifts By Leslie Massey, leslie.massey@gazette.com Updated Jul 17, 2019 The holiday season is the perfect time to bring festive flowers and cheery greenery indoors. “We’ve noticed a growth in popularity of families…
5 creative stocking stuffer ideas for everyone on your list By Hannah Blick, hannah.blick@gazette.com Updated Jul 17, 2019 Stocking gifts are often an after-thought. You know the kind: gas station candy bars, cheesy neck rub coupons, boring Gold-toe socks. This yea…
Give the gift of generosity this season Celebrate!Updated Jul 17, 2019 This holiday season, your donations can mean a warm meal, new toy, or safe home for a family, child, neighbor or pet in our community. Look fo…
Decadent palettes & textured tresses: Holiday beauty trends spice up the 2014 season By Hannah Blick, hannah.blick@gazette.com Updated Jul 17, 2019 If there’s ever a time to play up the drama in your style – it’s the holiday season! From bold, red lips to natural hair texture, stylist Meg …
Regift, redecorate, resale: Stretch your holiday budget at local resale, consignment shops By Hannah Blick, hannah.blick@gazette.com Updated Jul 17, 2019 The resale/consignment community is alive and well in Colorado Springs. Despite the fact that sales typically slow down from November-April (f…
5 quick and simple ways to spruce up your home for the holidays By Hannah Blick, hannah.blick@gazette.com Updated Jul 17, 2019 Featuring HGTV Design Star Jennifer Bertrand: The living room is falling apart and the whole family is coming over in two days – what’s a host…
Springs families create lively holiday traditions By Hannah Blick, hannah.blick@gazette.com Updated Jul 17, 2019 It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Colorado Springs! From music to mountains, our community and its families have their own twists on…
Christmas Town, CO: Sisters spend 12 years crafting enchanting holiday village By Hannah Blick, hannah.blick@gazette.com Updated Jul 17, 2019 “I’m not sure you’re prepared for what you’re about to see,” said Valerie Luther, teasing over her shoulder. She cautiously opened a door and …
Spice + Wine: Remix classic holiday meals with a pinch of this and a splash of that By Hannah Blick, hannah.blick@gazette.com Updated Jul 17, 2019 If you’re looking to savor flavor and eat healthier this holiday season, cooking with wine and spices is the way to go.
Traditional cuisines from around the world served up in the Springs By Hannah Blick, hannah.blick@gazette.com Updated Jul 17, 2019 No matter your heritage, one tradition connects us all during the holidays: food. “We visit family and have a big eating spree over the holida…
How to avoid hospitalizing your pets this season By Dr. Brad Hines, Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal MedicineUpdated Jul 17, 2019 As the holidays approach and we are pulled in so many different directions, it is easy to get distracted when it comes to the four-legged memb…
TT Taco Bell upgrading menu By Teresa J. FarneyUpdated Jul 17, 2019 Taco Bell has put down the guacamole gun and is backing away. That’s thanks to Lorena Garcia, a Miami-based chef who has been a restaurant o…
MAIN EVENTS: 29 Friday By ANITA RENEE LANGEMACHUpdated Jul 17, 2019 Ride for the Brand Longhorn Cattle DriveThe drive begins at noon Friday along Tejon Street in downtown. Bring your family and enjoy Colorado S…
MAIN EVENTS: 30 Saturday By ANITA RENEE LANGEMACHUpdated Jul 17, 2019 Pikes Peak Arts FestThe festival, which is in its eighth year, kicks off at 10 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. More th…
Here are several places to take dad for his special day Teresa J. FarneyUpdated Jul 17, 2019 Here are some of options for treating dad special on his day. La Baguette French Bistro, 440 N. Chestnut St., will have a special four-cours…
Drink whiskey and beer to help fund the Fine Arts Center Teresa J. FarneyUpdated Jul 17, 2019 The Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., will have Whiskey for My Men, Beer for My Horses fundraiser 6-9 p.m. June 29. Sample booze and brews f…