Fall has arrived in Colorado — and that means comforting soups for chilly nights, lots of cozy root vegetables, and all the season’s bounty of squashes and gourds. Thankfully, the kitchens in our Stepping Stone™ community by Shea Homes® have 30-inch ranges, gleaming countertops, and large pantries so you can cook in both style and …
Given the way holidays tend to speed by, Jan. 1 will be here before you can say “No binge-watching in 2017!” So all the better to decide on those resolutions now, while the new year is still a fresh, clean slate. And for those who naysay this time-honored practice, consider this article by Associate Professor of …
Annual community events like Cookies with Santa bind Stepping Stone™ residents together, creating lifelong friendships and memories. Having the spacious Lantern House at the heart of Stepping Stone means that special events like Cookies with Santa have a home year after year. This well-attended event included cookies and wish-list sharing with Santa. No charge to residents …
Remember your favorite holiday party? No? Then you’re in the right place. If you do, there was obviously something special about that party that made it stand out from the pack of annual fêtes hosted by your friends, families, neighbors, employers, and volunteer organizations. But really, all that separates the ho-hum from the ho-ho-ho is …
Sometimes December feels more like the season to be busy, with the frantic pace of end-of-year work assignments, office parties, shopping, cooking, cleaning for house guests…well, you know the drill. Rather than simply reacting to every demand, consider taking a more proactive stance: What do I want my month to look like? What memories do …
The good news about being a grownup is that you get to create your very own holiday traditions. Keep the best ones from your childhood, of course. Blend with your spouse’s, if applicable. And here’s the fun part—add in new traditions that sync up with your life now. Thanksgiving is almost here at Stepping Stone™. So …
Nothing says October at Stepping Stone like the annual Fall Festival. Similar to the other year-round events already established here, the Fall Festival brings residents—both the young and young at heart—out to mingle and make memories. Held on Saturday, October 22, the “pumpkin patch” was located in the parking lot of the Lantern House, Stepping Stone’s community …
What’s our favorite holiday, America? According to a 2015 Harris poll, Christmas wins, despite all our eye rolling about commercialization. But firmly in second place? Thanksgiving. (Interestingly, Valentine’s Day came in dead last at 1%.) So with our two fave holidays coming right up, these suggestions will help you make the most of the season. …
And by kids, we mean “kids” of all ages. That’s because Sunburst Park was designed to speak to the hearts of every age group, whether the goal of your visit is to burn off after-school energy, lose yourself in thought, or simply admire beautiful natural plantings. With completion planned for this month, Sunburst Park will …
Mainstreet Parker is Stepping Stone’s go-to place for unique shopping and dining venues—of which the community boasts many. Those with a sweet tooth or simply a taste for nostalgia will want to peruse the colorful, tempting displays at Rocket Fizz Candy and Soda. Open since last November, the shop evokes the soda and candy shops of …
