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Real Estate Tips

Boulder-Based Studio Sheds Brings Eco-Friendly Option

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Thinking of getting a shed for the yard or building a studio guest house? Try Boulder-based Studio Shed with their Studio Shed Lifestyle, Small Kits, and Garage+. They have a solar-powered factory to help homeowners create eco-friendly space when and to the extent needed.

Some small kits are DIY assembly, while others are installed by a professional team.  The total process from final design approval to installation takes about three to five weeks.

Food and Drink, Louisville

Welcome Spring with Chocolate!

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Did you join Nathan Miller, chocolatier extraordinaire, for his truffle classes in January and February? If you missed it, there’s one last class on March 15 that covers bark and hand dipped chocolates!  The class takes place at FORK, located on Main Street in Louisville.

Each class includes a demo and tasting, along with a couple of sweets to take home to your sweetie.

Boulder, Lafayette, Louisville

World’s Shortest St Paddy’s Day Parade

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Join Conor O’Neills on Sunday, March 11, 2012, for their annual St Patrick’s Day Parade.  They pack a ton of fun into this 2 block long parade, complete with Irish dancers and bagpipes!  The parade starts at noon in front of their place on 13th between Pearl and Walnut.

Boulder, Food and Drink, Kids, Lafayette, Louisville

Kids Eat Free

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  Wondering what’s for dinner? Here’s a selection of local places where your kids an eat free, brought to you by Boulder   Families!

 

Monday

  •  Larkburger invites kids ages 12 and under to eat FREE every Monday from 4 p.m. to close when an adult spends $9. 2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. 303.444.1487

  • Beau Jo’s Pizza’s Family Night is Mondays. Up to 2 kids eat FREE with each paying adult. Plus there is kids’ entertainment each night. They have gluten-free options. 2690 Baseline Road, Boulder. 303.554.5312

Tuesday

  • Applebee’s offers a close to Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays where kids eat for 99 cents. 1700 28th Street, Boulder. 303.442.8813

Wednesday

  • Up to 2 kids eat FREE with the purchase of an adult meal at the Lazy Dog Sport Bar & Grill on the Pearl Street Mall. 1346 Pearl St., Boulder. 303.440.3355.

Thursday

  • Wahoo’s Fish Tacos serves up to two FREE kids meals for every $10 adult meal purchased after 4pm on Thursdays. Kids must be 12 or younger. 2790 Pearl Street, Boulder. 303.473.9072 [Changing to Weds. nights in the next few weeks, so call ahead]

Saturday

  • Old Louisville Inn offers kids FREE meals with the purchase of an adult meal Saturday & Sunday. 740 Front Street, Louisville. 303.666.9982.

Everyday Discounts for Kids

  • St. Julien/Jill’s offers free meals for children 3 and under when they eat off the children’s menu. 900 Walnut St., Boulder. 720.406.9696
  • The Taj offers Kids Eat Free under 5. Between 5 and 10 years kids pay 1/2 price for meals. 2630 Baseline Rd., Boulder. 303.494.5216

Don’t forget to always call ahead to make sure these restaurants are still offering their Kids Eat Free deals as they are subject to change at any time.

Boulder, Kids, Lafayette, Louisville

Sunflower Farm Sneak Peek!

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Enjoy the bonfire. Soar down the zipline. Pet the new baby lambs, explore the treehouse, or swing in the tire swings.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 7, 8:30 to 11:00

COST: $6 per person, under 12 months free

WHERE: Sunflower Farm • 11150 Prospect Rd, Longmont

QUESTIONS: 303-774-8001

http://www.sunflowerfarminfo.com

Boulder, Food and Drink

Best of Boulder

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Boulder continues to rack up the top rankings for Top 10 lists of everything from Best College Town and Top Foodie Cities.  Keep track of these articles with the City of Boulder:

2012 so far:

Kids, Lafayette

Storytimes in Lafayette

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Lafayette Public Library offers story times for kids of all ages.  Check the schedule here. Their Tuesday evening Twilight Tales includes stories, songs and a bedtime snack at 7pm – what fun!