Beyond The Brew
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Just Because: The Power of Celebrating Without a Reason
Monday morning after Easter, Brent looked at me and asked, “So, what’s next? There are no more holidays—what are you going to do now?” And funny enough, by the time...
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Easter at The View: A Celebration of Hope, Tradition & Togetherness
As the snow melts and spring begins to bloom around us, there’s one celebration that always brings warmth to our hearts—Easter. It’s more than pastel baskets and Sunday brunch. It’s...
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Why I Keep Showing Up: My Weekend at Evolve 2025
There are plenty of reasons I could step back—but instead, I keep showing up. For the connections. For the growth. For the spark that reminds me why I love what I...
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Masters Week at The View
There’s something about The Masters that just makes you want to host a party ~ or at least snack like you're at one. The green jackets, the fresh cut fairways,...
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Where Will Your Next Adventure Take You?
As the weeks of Spring Break come to an end and the forecast here in Colorado calls for a return to winter—think 30-degree days, snow, and that dreaded four-letter word...
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Not Your Grandma’s Yeast Rolls—But Still So Very Good
There’s Nothing Like a Sunday Morning Breakfast with Cinnamon Rolls The smell alone is enough to make you break your diet. But who has the time to make dough, let...
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Spring Break FOMO!
Guess what? I have Spring Break FOMO this year! I'm not really sure why Spring Break has hit me differently this time around. Dylan and Samantha have been out of...
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The Sun Will Be Here Soon!
Here in Colorado we received a small tease of Spring Sunshine this past weekend. It was warm enough sit on our back deck and enjoy the afternoon sun. It made...
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The History of St. Patrick’s Day & Dreams of Visiting Ireland
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, I can’t help but reflect on the history behind the holiday—and my own deep desire to visit Ireland. While many today associate...
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Welcome to Beyond the Brew!
Big changes are brewing here at The View Cafe & Gifts! What started as Sammi’s Sunday Scoop is expanding, and with that expansion comes a new name—Beyond the Brew. While...
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Easter Traditions
Easter has always been a special time in my family, filled with traditions that make the holiday feel extra magical. As a little girl, I would wake up on Easter...
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The Season of Lent
This week, we enter the season of Lent, a sacred time in the Catholic Church for reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal. It all begins with Ash Wednesday, a day that...