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The Reunion Summer Festival Was A Smash!

The Reunion Summer Festival Was A Smash!

On August 17, residents gathered at the park for the first-ever Reunion Summer Festival, participating in morning yoga, a watermelon-eating contest, and more! Enjoy these awesome pics from our totally cool celebration: Some of us can hula-hoop, while the more coordinated residents showed off by dancing on one foot with one hand in the air […]

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Keep Your Chill During the Dog Days of August

Keep Your Chill During the Dog Days of August

What are “dog days,” anyway? The ancient Romans referred to the hottest days of summer (July/August) as “the dog days” because this was the time of year the star Sirius appeared in the sky. Sirius is known as the “Dog Star.”  It may be sunny and hot, but don’t hide inside until September — we’ve […]

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Back To Life, Back to Reality

Back To Life, Back to Reality

Are you having a fun summer vacation? Your friends at Reunion sure hope so! We’ve enjoyed seeing everyone hang out at the pool and the Rec Center this summer. However, we thought we ought to give you a heads-up that these lazy summer days are soon coming to an end. Before you know it, school […]

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Motivate the Family During Hot Months

Motivate the Family During Hot Months

The dog days of summer are here, and it’s very tempting for everyone in the household to stay indoors and stare at the computer or TV screen all day with the air conditioning cranked up. However, that’s not the healthiest option for your family — especially when this is the ideal time of year to […]

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Summer Boredom Blasters

Summer Boredom Blasters

Now that we’re halfway through summer vacay, here are two words that every parent dreads hearing: “I’m bored.” Don’t worry! With so many ways for kids to entertain, educate, and even challenge themselves, it’s easy to find options to keep their brains and bodies from withering away in the hottest months. Your friends at Reunion […]

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July is just a one-month-long celebration

July is just a one-month-long celebration

Everyone associates July with that star-spangled, fireworks-shootin’ holiday, but were you aware that July is FULL of other awesome reasons to celebrate? For instance, July 1 is “International Chicken Wing Day,” and July 14 is “Pandemonium Day,” where you’re encouraged to let loose and stray from your regular routine. If you survive the 14th, the […]

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Down with waste – upcycle instead!

Down with waste – upcycle instead!

Upcycling is the act of repurposing old or discarded objects and materials into something useful — and often beautiful. It’s different from recycling in that recycling breaks down materials so they can be remade into a new product, often of lesser quality. Upcycling refashions materials into something of the same quality or better. Upcycling makes […]

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Celebrate Red, White, and June

Celebrate Red, White, and June

June is the first official month of summer, so hopefully you’re busy working on your tan, getting in shape for hiking season, and perfecting your sangria recipe for any upcoming patio parties. Now that the weather is pretty much perfect, it’s the ideal time to participate in all kinds of outdoor activities. Thankfully, your friends […]

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Ideas for Dad on Father’s Day

Ideas for Dad on Father’s Day

Remember that guy who taught your kids to ride a bike, or throw a baseball, maybe braided their pigtails, or shared how to properly grill a steak? His day is coming up and you’re probably brainstorming ways you can spend some QT with the man who is helping to raise your offspring to be the […]

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Get Outdoors With the Kids

Get Outdoors With the Kids

Don’t let video games, Netflix, and phone screens keep your family cooped up inside this summer. Kids (and parents!) need to get off the couch and out into the natural world. Especially for those who live in Colorado, where the outdoor lifestyle is required by law — at least, we’re pretty sure it’s the law. […]

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