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Food for Thought

A letter from the editors of 5280 Health‘s January 2021 issue.

Inside Worldmind School, Denver’s First K–5 Outdoor Classroom

Kids are nurtured by and in nature at City Park–based Worldmind School, which saw its enrollment double this past fall.

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How 2020 Has Affected the Way We Get Married

Five trends introduced or accelerated by the events of 2020 that might become as lasting as saying “I do.”

How to (Safely!) Host a Dinner Party During a Pandemic

Colorado event-planning pro Virginia Frischkorn shares her top tips for hosting get-togethers this holiday season—if and when local restrictions allow them, that is—and how her new service, Bluebird in a Box, can make them even more festive and stress-free.

Wooden House

Easy, Breezy Living in Eagle

How the owners of a design-build firm made a home for themselves that flawlessly suits their lifestyle and values—and the house’s mountain environs.

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A Book Lover’s Guide to Colorado

Whether you want to trace the footsteps of authors past or help our literary institutions survive to see a post-coronavirus future, consider the following required reading. Plus: 15 recently published books by Centennial State writers to add to your collection.

Little Free Library

How I Built a Little Free Library During the Pandemic

In a time of isolation from friends and family, the project was an ideal way to make new connections with those geographically closest to us—our neighbors.

The Best Staycation Deals at Front Range Hotels

Reeling from COVID-19 cancellations, local hotels are turning to stir-crazy Coloradans to fill empty beds.

Icon Source

Denver’s Icon Source Is Like Match.com for Athletes and Brands

Nearly a year old, Denver-based startup Icon Source’s online platform helps businesses big and small make authentic, meaningful connections with athletes.

Is Colorado Ready for November?

Whether it’s 1920 or 2020, any election cycle is fraught with talk about security and voting rights—but this year is unlike any ballot season we’ve seen.

By the Numbers: Women in Office

The push for equal political representation for women has gone beyond the ballot box in recent decades.

How Suffragist Strategies Are Used Today

Suffragists didn’t invent political organization tactics, but they took what others had used before, adjusted them for their needs, and found success. And campaigns and advocates are still using that same adopt-build-change strategy.

Voting Rights Milestones

Making sure that Americans have equal access to the polls has been a long process—and it’s still evolving.

The Ongoing Fight Against Voter Suppression

Securing franchise—the right to vote—didn’t end in 1920.

Inside Colorado Women’s Tactics

Centennial State suffragists devised a broad and brilliant strategy to earn their spots at the ballot box.

Road-Trip Itinerary: Suffragist Sites

Get in the car for a historical road trip planned around suffragist hangouts and exhibits in both Colorado and Wyoming.

Was Colorado the First to Let Women Vote?

Awarding a blue ribbon is complicated—but Western states, including Colorado and Wyoming, were early adopters when it came to extending suffrage to female citizens.

How Colorado Women Won the Right to Vote

One hundred years ago this month, women across America gained the right to vote—something Colorado women had already been doing for 27 years.

3 Crave-Worthy Kitchens to Inspire Your Next Renovation

Whet your appetite for design with these hardworking cooking spaces.

How to Pick the Right Design Pro for Your Kitchen Renovation

Whether your cooking space needs a minor face-lift or a complete overhaul, hiring the right professional for the job is key to a successful makeover.

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