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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This week’s Sammi’s Sunday Scoop will be a little different as we navigate through my grandfather's illness. We aren’t highlighting any product, but rather the man who made all of this...

Valentine’s Day brings up a lot of emotions for me because on February 13th, 2015, my family’s life changed forever. What started as a somewhat normal day shifted within hours....

It’s hard not to feel a surge of excitement as we approach Super Bowl Sunday. In the Jewell household, sports have always been more than just games—they’re woven into the...

There is something magical about the warmth of the kitchen on a chilly winter evening. Cooking and baking have always been passions of mine, but they’ve become even more special...

This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about imagination—how it weaves its way into our lives, even when we’re not looking for it. In my 4th-grade classroom, we’re currently reading...

This week, I’m shining a warm light on one of my favorite home essentials: candles! There’s something magical about the way a candle can completely transform a room. The moment...

There’s something magical about the start of a new year, isn’t there? It’s a blank page, a fresh start, an opportunity to turn the lessons of the past into a...