Aurora, Co. and Surrounding area.

Free community paint recycling events Still regretting your paint decisions from 2017? Don’t let that leftover paint can be a reminder. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 19, clear out items such as paints, stains, shellacs and more, and safely and responsibly recycle these items for free. Th...

What we can learn from each other, Lou Ludwig had great blogs.    Motivational Power Quote   Differentiate Yourself "There are four ways and only four ways, in which we have contact with the world. We are evaluated and classified by those four contacts; what we do, how we look, what we say, and h...

National Pet Day rolls around every April 11th, and it's the perfect excuse to shower our amazing animal companions with even more love than usual. Founded in 2006 by the animal advocate Colleen Paige, National Pet Day isn't just about celebrating the warm fuzzies that our pets provide, but also ...

Sometimes, those home maintenance “shortcuts” you learned from your parents are anything but. Here’s a rundown of the worst offenders that can end up costing you in the long run. 1. Turn off your AC when you leave the house to save energy.This one seems to make sense—why pay to cool an empty hous...

Nina always has great blogs that she shares with us and this one with her video is great.  THE SPRING 2025 HOUSING MARKET IS IN FULL SWING! PREPARING & STAGING YOUR HOME FOR A PROFITABLE SALE!   The spring home-selling season has arrived in Greater Charlotte!  Spring is prime time for home sales ...

Birds that call Colorado’s high plains and deserts home are in serious decline, according to a sweeping new conservation report.Why it matters: Birds are indicators of the overall health of their habitats and signal early warnings of broader trouble. If these habitats can’t support birdlife, they...

It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit. - Harry S. TrumanThe thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself. - Anna QuindlenWork hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen. - Conan O...

Do you have a Will?  Gwen has some great points in her blog why you should have one! The Importance of a Will: Planning for the Future Life is unpredictable, and while it may be uncomfortable to think about the future beyond your lifetime, having a will is an essential step in protecting your lov...

Everyone has been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in every heart. - Rumi You have to be confident in who you are and what you're doing. Of course, you try to evolve. I would never tell you, 'Today is the best I will ever be.' I'm always trying to be a bett...

  Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins Total Time: 2 hrs Servings: 8 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth 2 cups uncooked brown rice 1 ½ cups chopped celery 1 ½ cups chopped onion 1 ½ cups water 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder 1 cup butter or margarine ¾ cup all-purpose flour 6 cups milk, div...