C'est la Vie: Shopping Week Part 4

I have more than one friend who is ga-ga over Sierra Trading Post. Not only can you find discounted prices on name-brand outdoor gear, but the shipping time here in Colorado is quite fast. I'll highlight the fact that you can find great camping gear for your trips this summer (you were planning on camping, right?!?). Since I'm learning to love to camp, I'm a big fan of anything that can bring some of the comfort of home to the great outdoors.

These folding chairs are compact (perfect for families who always have too much stuff anyway!), and very relaxing!

But perhaps the most important purchase you'll make for your trip is the tent and sleeping bags (and sleeping pads!). This Kelty Green River 4 Tent (4 Person/ 3 Season) is an awesome bargain. In the sleeping bag department I found this very cool Slumberjack 10°F Odyssey Sleeping Bag for $64.95. I mostly like for the unique color and design, but there are plenty more to choose from at Sierra Trading Post.

If you're looking for hiking boots, sandals, clothing, or even home items, you can find all of the on their website also. The link is on the right hand side of the page, and if you have camping on the brain like I do, maybe it's time to start stocking up!

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Mom Spot: Progressive Pioneer

Here is another blog I've come across in recent weeks. She has gorgeous pictures and her post yesterday was truly fantastic.

"Maine is pretty rainy in the spring. And I lived in Oregon for awhile and it defines rainy. So, a little rain rarely puts me in a gray mood. In fact, this rainy, rainy spring we've been having here in Utah has actually made me feel quite cheerful! Each rainy day has felt like something of a celebration."

Click HERE to read the entire post - you have to see the photographs! You'll also find all kinds of topics on sustainable and simple living. Enjoy!

Butterfly Pavilion

Of all the child-focused exhibits I wish I could visit weekly, Butterfly Pavilion is number one. I could spend hours in the rainforest-like room where butterflies dance through the air, lush vegetation sprawls from every corner, and a delightful assortment of other tropical animals make their home. You can meet Rosie, the resident tarantula and stroke a horseshoe crab as a wonderful side-light to your Pavilion trip. (Is there a child's birthday in your future? The Butterfly Pavilion is available for parties!)

The Sunset Stroll, a monthly event, gives you a more exclusive tour where you will see activities not seen during the daylight hours. A reservation is necessary. The Butterfly Pavilion is open seven days a week and summer is a great time to go! Schools are mostly finished with their field trips and you can walk the outdoor nature trail. Everyday, new butterflies are released between 12:30 and 3:30pm, and there are great spots to have lunch, so plan to make a day of it!

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Make a Difference: Black Stallion Literacy Program

Although it's hard to pin down our very favorite summer activity, one would have to be our afternoon with the Black Stallion Literacy Project. I was unfamiliar with the program until it was brought to the HoneyBear Tree Preschool at our church and my children attended with other children from the community. The Black Stallion Literacy Project (BSLP) is a program that is well represented around the front range in Colorado, but extends across the country from it's roots in Florida.

Born of a family heritage in 1999, BSLP has grown to serve hundreds of thousands of children across the nation. The purpose and goal of the organization is clear on their website:

"The Black Stallion Literacy Foundation is an innovative partnership of educators, businesses, volunteers, education foundations, and staff members focused on promoting literacy through the winning combination of live horses and books by Walter Farley. The program is based on the classic books of Walter Farley an…

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