Although the content of this entry doesn't pertain directly to living urban in Denver there are many of us that enjoy Denver's proximity to World Class ski snowboarding resorts.  We get to have our cake and eat it too, all the amenities a big city provides only 45 minutes from great snow conditions.  Time is running out! Most of these deals only last until this Sunday, November 7th so if you haven't already, and you can drum up cash then get your hands on one of these great passes.  

 For no frills, cut to the chase, skiing and riding, head to Loveland with your midweek pass, for just $249.  Although the hot tubs and apres skiing may be lacking the terrain is unique and you'll never get caught on the other side of the tunnel. At just 45 minutes from

I know I am not supposed to just throw it away, so where can I get rid of items like paint, batteries, oil, old electronics and CFL's in Denver?  Gone are the days of throwing anything and everything in the trash and luckily for those eco-minded individuals, there are more and more places to properly dispose and recycle unwanted items.  Below are links for the various items we find so difficult to properly dispose of courtesy of Yahoo Green.  Hopefully next time you are holding a burnt out CFL, you will resist the temptation to simply throw it in the trash and instead take it in for recycling. 

1. Batteries
Recycling rechargeable batteries is fairly easy. It’s a good thing because throwing out lead-acid batteries is illegal in 41 states, according to

What can I buy for around $350,000 in Denver right now?  In this price range, the options for different types of homes begins to open up.  We start to see some newer townhomes around the hot Berkeley neighborhood and LOHI.  A stunning LOHI loft walkable to Downtown, LOHI and Highlands and numerous brick ranches, bungalows and Victorians that have been perfectly updated and ready to move in.  Click on the address to get more info on each home and let me know what questions you have about this price range.

3338 Tejon St $336,000

STUNNING SPROCKET-DESIGNED TOWNHOME*LIKE NEW*CONTEMP VERTICAL FLOOR-PLAN*WOOD FLOORS*CAESER STONE COUNTERS*CHERRY CABINETS*MASTER SUITE*CUSTOM WALK-IN CLOSET*2 BEDS + STUDY*INDIV 2-CAR GAR*LOFT-LIKE FEEL*IN THE HEART OF