Hi and welcome to my blog The Denver Housewife! I’m so happy you decided to stop by.

About The Denver Housewife

The Denver Housewife began in September 2011 as a simple way to stay connected with my family after my husband and I moved several states away. We had just moved to Colorado, didn’t know anyone, and I wanted a little space on the internet where I could share what was happening in our lives.

What started as a small family blog quickly became something much bigger.

In 2011, I realized I wanted to do more with my little corner of the internet and began experimenting with coupon blogging. While I absolutely love finding a great deal and shopping with a coupon, I quickly discovered that coupon blogging wasn’t quite the right fit for me. From there, The Denver Housewife naturally evolved into a family and parenting-focused blog, and it continued to grow from there.

I loved the mommy-blogging world, and family and parenting will always be an important part of what I share here, but I knew there was so much more I wanted to create.

Finding My Happy Place

Like so many people, 2020 changed a lot for me. Spending so much time at home gave me a fresh perspective on my blog and finally gave me the push to start creating some of the things I had dreamed about sharing for years.

I had always wanted to share more printables, crafts, DIY projects, and creative ideas, but I never quite knew where to start—or convinced myself I didn’t have the time.

Being home gave me the opportunity to change that.

I saw a need for resources that could help parents and caregivers keep their families entertained, especially when leaving the house wasn’t always an option. I started creating printables and activities that could be enjoyed at home without requiring a special trip to the store for supplies.

At the same time, I began putting more time and energy into one of my biggest passions: crafting.

After more than a decade of blogging, I think I can finally say I’ve found my happy place.

What You’ll Find on The Denver Housewife

The Denver Housewife is a family-friendly lifestyle blog filled with the things I love most: family, food, travel, crafting, creativity, and everyday life.

My goal is to create useful, fun, and approachable content that families can actually enjoy and use. Around here, you’ll find:

• Craft projects, tutorials, and free files
• Free printables and activities
• Family-friendly recipes
• Travel guides and family travel inspiration
• Colorado living and local adventures
• Reviews and occasional giveaways
• DIY projects and gift ideas
• A little bit of everything else I’m loving along the way

It’s a mix of the things that are important to me, the things that make me happy, and the things I think might make your life a little easier or more fun.

A Little About Me

Hi! I’m Jamie, a mom of four and wife, and the person behind The Denver Housewife.

I’ve always had a knack for sharing the things I love. Honestly, I think I was born an over-sharer.

My love for creating goes all the way back to elementary school. I was the kid who spent free time drawing and doodling, which eventually turned into a serious Lisa Frank sticker-collecting phase. In high school, I discovered scrapbooking, and as an adult, that creative side of me expanded into cooking, baking, crafting, and trying all kinds of new creative techniques.

I come from a family of crafters. Between painting, crochet, drawing, music, and everything in between, creativity has always been a part of my life. Creating and sharing just feels natural to me.

I’ve also always had a big personality.

Growing up, I was nicknamed “Lungs” because I was so loud—and honestly, not much has changed. You can probably hear me before I walk into a room. I’m a shy introvert at first, but once I get to know you, I’ll probably assume we’re best friends and tell you way more than you ever asked to know.

So naturally, I had to turn all that loudness into something.

And that’s how The Denver Housewife was born.

This little corner of the internet gives me a place to be loud about everything I love: family, food, crafts, travel, creativity, and all the beautiful chaos that comes with raising a family.

How We Spend Our Time

Our family loves spending time together, whether we’re relaxing at home or heading out for an adventure.

We enjoy traveling to new places, visiting amusement parks, zoos, and other attractions, trying new restaurants, watching movies, and playing video games together. We’re a pretty tech-loving family, and there’s always something happening around here.

Life with four kids is rarely boring, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

The Denver Housewife is my little space on the internet where I get to share the things we’re doing, making, eating, and loving as a family.

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you’ll stick around, explore a few projects, try a recipe, find a printable that makes your day a little easier, or discover your next family adventure.

And be sure to check back often for new recipes, crafts, printables, reviews, travel inspiration, and the occasional fun giveaway!

The Denver Housewife is PR-friendly and always open to exploring new partnerships and collaborations with brands that are a good fit for my family and readers.