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Little Big Horn Battlefield National Monument in Montana – a Place of Reflection

On June 25 and 26, 1876, 263 United States soldiers, including Lt. Col. George A. Custer and his armed forces, died fighting several thousand Lakota and Cheyenne warriors. This somber park honors the United States Army’s 7th Cavalry and the Lakota and Cheyenne Native Americans in one of the Indian’s last efforts to preserve their way of life. Continue reading Little Big Horn Battlefield National Monument in Montana – a Place of Reflection

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Cruise Ship: Galveston to Cozumel & Chichén Itzá Mexico

Did you know that several cruise ships leave Galveston Texas on a daily basis for the Caribbean? We did just that (see video below). We took a 5-day cruise to Cozumel and Progresso, Mexico on the Yucatan Peninsula. Where we took guided tours of the Mayan culture. We experienced the Mesoamerican ballgame from the Maya and Aztec culture; did some tequila tasting; visited the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza and a traditional Mayan village. Continue reading Cruise Ship: Galveston to Cozumel & Chichén Itzá Mexico

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Great Gatsby Hair & The White Rose Gala 1920’s Ball

On New Year’s Eve we attended the1920’s White Rose Gala in Denver, Colorado. It consisted of Flapper dresses, stylish sequins and fancy fedoras. The event was an elegant charity event where you are immersed by musical and theatrical performances. This elegance Roaring 20’s event transported us into the past. This video belongs to a several part series that covers this fabulous Downtown Denver event. In this installment you will see how Maritza of Inspire Salon in Longmont, Colorado transformed my hair into a 1920’s era Great Gatsby hairdo. Continue reading Great Gatsby Hair & The White Rose Gala 1920’s Ball

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A YouTuber Ugly Holiday Sweater Party

The ugly holiday sweater, or the holiday jumper as it is called in the UK, has recently become ubiquitous with the holiday season. These gaudy sweaters are now a fashion statement during the month of December. 

The definition of an ugly sweater is usually bold in color, pictures of a funny scenes, snowmen, reindeer, and/or Christmas trees. Pom-poms or felt are known to grace the design too.  Continue reading A YouTuber Ugly Holiday Sweater Party

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Date Night @ the 13th Floor Haunted House in Denver Colorado

Colorado Martini does not believe in an ordinary date night. Like dinner and a movie. We feel the key to a successful relationship is excitement and trills. Like the 13th Floor Haunted House in Denver, Colorado. Join us on a tour of this fantastic Denver icon. Which includes a behind the scenes look at prep and make-up. Continue reading Date Night @ the 13th Floor Haunted House in Denver Colorado

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The Real Shining Hotel – A Ghost Story

Just outside of Denver, Colorado, in the Rocky Mountains, is The Stanley Hotel. The Stanley Hotel is known as the inspiration for Stephen King’s 1977 novel, The Shining. Paranormal activity is a normal occurrence at the Stanley. And in this video, Colorado Martini will tell some of the many ghost stories that the Stanley has to tell. We will travel the haunted halls and discover how haunted this Estes Park, Colorado hotel really is. Continue reading The Real Shining Hotel – A Ghost Story

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Denver Zombie Crawl & The Walking Dead

For over a decade, Denver has celebrated the tradition of dressing up as the un-dead, sharing local killer deals, and zombie parties. Planned by those who know the Halloween season the best. The Denver Zombie Crawl is a legendary, must-attend, October event on the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver! And a perfect event the day before the season premiere of The Walking Dead TV show. Continue reading Denver Zombie Crawl & The Walking Dead

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