Safe and Healthy Cooking for the Holidays
The holiday food season has arrived! But there are ways that you can still enjoy Thanksgiving dinner and other holiday …
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Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado’s Carnation Industry
No flower is more associated with Mother’s Day than the carnation. But did you know that Colorado was once one …
Time Machine Tuesday: 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
Tomorrow, April 22, is Earth Day. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In the years following …
Poinsettias – A Holiday Tradition
The festive poinsettia is one of the most recognizable decorations of the Christmas season. Most often seen in bright red, …
Time Machine Tuesday: Thanksgiving Songs and Poems
A century ago the Colorado Superintendent of Public Instruction published a series of “holiday books” for teachers. The books were …
What to Know When Buying Eggs
With Easter just a few days away, you may be planning to buy eggs. As you look through the many …
Time Machine Tuesday: President Lincoln’s Birthday
Today marks Abraham Lincoln’s 210th birthday. America’s most beloved President was born on February 12, 1809, in a log cabin …
Time Machine Tuesday: Denver’s First Christmas
160 years ago, in December 1858, about fifty settlers gathered for Denver’s first Christmas celebration. Among the revelers was General …
Safe Holiday Shopping and Giving
This is the week when many people start their holiday shopping. ‘Tis also the season for charitable giving. Unfortunately, both …
Time Machine Tuesday: Springtime!!
Hooray for the first day of Spring! Coloradans have always enjoyed springtime, with our mild and sunny weather. A century ago, however, …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Sweeter Side of Colorado History
This Valentine’s Day you may find yourself the recipient of candies or cupcakes, or might be planning a special dessert …
Christmas Tree Recycling
It’s that time of year when the holiday decorations are coming down, and the Colorado State University Extension reminds us …
Holiday Pet Safety
The holidays can mean confusion — or new temptations — for your pets. Some holiday foods and decorations can be hazardous …
Time Machine Tuesday: Christmas Traditions at Palmer Lake
One of Colorado’s most beloved Christmas traditions is the Yule Log Ceremony held every year in the town of Palmer …
‘Tis the Season for Parking Problems
Holiday parties and crowded shopping malls, not to mention the possibility for winter weather, can make parking your car a …
Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping
The holiday shopping season has arrived, and unfortunately, there are “grinches” out there who want to scam you. Take a …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Day
Her gleaming mountains capped with snow, Rolling plain and high plateau, Make the land the best I know– Sunny Colorado! …
Time Machine Tuesday: Memorial Day
Before 1972, when Memorial Day began being celebrated on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day was traditionally held on …
Colorado Egg Production
Buying Easter eggs this week? You may not realize that the eggs you buy must go through a rigorous inspection …
St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids
St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration of Irish heritage and culture. It’s also a holiday for all ages and therefore …