Ok, you can be honest: Did you get a pumpkin spice latte yet? No Judgement here! Though I am not a fan of the PSL, I do love myself a good pumpkin cream cold brew. Whether you imbibe or not, it’s almost Fall ya’ll! I’m so ready for cozy soups and sweater weather… Here is my Third Annual Fall Activities post for NoCo 2026. You guys kinda know what to expect -but here is where all the best things are happening this year! Fort Collins- Odell’s Oktoberfest – Sept 10-13 – G

It’s AUGUST and finally back to school! I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve been craving a shift. A shift of season, of schedule, and of activities! Summer’s been great and all, but ready for that cooler fall(esk) weather, and back to Football and harvest activities. While we are still too early to end summer, I’m going to call it “Early Fall,” since we’re right there! There is a TON going on in August so let’s dive in to what’s going on! Loveland’s Sculpture in the Park-

Does anyone feel like it’s already the dog days of summer? I can’t believe how hot it is already- this week is supposed to hit 100, and I am NOT here for it! If you’re looking for a break from the heat wave, but aren’t traditional members of a neighborhood pool (or you don’t have one 👋🏻) Here are some great pool (or Water Related Activities) for beating the heat! City Park Pool (FoCo) – Oldie but a Goodie. If you go at open, make sure to line up early as it tends to fill

Back by Popular Demand and my most popular newsletter topic, It’s Kids Eat Free in NOCO 2026! Here is an new list of awesome spots to go to! For my previous list, please visit my last year's blog post HERE for those spots! https://www.ashleighrudkinrealestate.com/post/feeding-your-kids-for-free-or-cheap-in-foco But first, the basic rule of how “Kids Eat Free” typically works. Basically for your kids to eat “free,” You will have to purchase an adult entrée to do so. Someti

As the weather improves, we’re all looking to get outside with the kids more! We recently went to Palisade, CO for Spring Break and found the most amazing winery that had drinks and lots of room for the kids to roam- they honestly played for hours while I got to sip wine and enjoy a good conversation with friends – with less interruptions. It was awesome! While NoCo may not have as many wineries, they have plenty of places for Adults to hang while the kids are playdate-ing ne

NoCo is still growing at a steady pace, and as you probably experienced a few years ago, inventory for homes has been all over the place! There are many New Construction builders that are developing new communities in NoCo that offer different price points and amenities. I wanted to give you the In’s and Out’s of What Semi Custom and As-Built New Construction is all about: PROS- -The Interest Rates and Builder Credits: This is by far the biggest PRO. When you opt to use

Well, the twinkle lights are down in Old Town, but Great Plates is returning for its 21st year! If you’re newer to the area, Great Plates is a campaign put on by the Larimer County Food Bank every year to raise funds for their organization – and it gets wild involvement from businesses and consumers alike (I.e. going out to eat multiple times in a week.. But it’s for a good cause so..) Great Plates is the 1-14th of March every year, and many restaurants in Fort Collins lik

Winter in Northern Colorado doesn’t always mean sledding hills and snowball fights- to my dismay. Some years, the snow comes late, melts fast (darn that 300 days of sunshine!), or never quite piles up enough for a snow day. The good news? There’s actually plenty to do with kids in Noco without the snow! If you’re looking for ideas to help cabin fever at bay, here are some favorite non-snow winter activities for kids right here in Northern Colorado: 1. Send them outside- T

I can't believe we are only a few short weeks from Christmas! It always sneaks up so quickly! In response to last month’s blog post, I hope you and your family picked your favorite activities – and I hope it included going to see amazing Christmas lights in Noco! I feel like our favorite week/weekend to do this is just a few days before Christmas. Most of the parties are finished, school’s out, and it’s a little bit of downtime- which is MUCH needed after a few weeks of go

We’re only a few short weeks from Thanksgiving! I’m excited for the upcoming holiday season as I am every year- but this year I’m looking at it a little differently so that I can enjoy this season as much as possible with my family! The Holidays always brings chaos, which can be fun, but also stressful! In normal “Ashleigh” Fashion, I’m here to help you think ahead before the chaos ensues – whether it’s Back to School Preparation, Meal Ideas, I’m here to help make you success

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