What a whirlwind of an episode! Carly and Lauren dove headfirst into the fascinating world of play, proving once again that being an adult doesn’t mean leaving fun behind.

From New Year’s nostalgia (yes, we’re all still recovering from realizing Y2K was 25 years ago) to picking playful activities in the Springs, this episode served up a delightful buffet of inspiration.

Special guest Acey Holmes, founder of BoredLess and the queen of adult play, schooled us on how play isn’t just fun—it’s a full-on brain workout, complete with dopamine, serotonin, and even a sprinkle of neuroplasticity magic.

This episode is your ultimate guide to turning 2025 into the year of play in Colorado Springs. So channel your inner kid, and get ready to embrace all the fun your city has to offer. Cheers to a playful new year!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

- BoredLess
- Connect with Acey Holmes on LinkedIn and Instagram
- Mindful Mornings
- Tango Gato
- Whimsical Boxes at FAC's Bemis School of Art
- CityROCK (including the Aerie)
- WhirlyBall
- Frontier Zip Lines at Cave of the Winds
- Cloudscarper Zip Line

PICKS OF THE WEEK

- Lauren's Pick: Vision Board Workshop at 3 Cubed Coworking
- Carly's Pick: Hi Guys Tonight! Late Night Show with Live Studio Audience at The Fifty-Niner. Get tickets here.

AWESOME SPONSOR ALERT: LITTLE FINS SWIM SCHOOL

Drowning is a leading cause of death for children—but it’s preventable. Little Fins Swim School teaches life-saving water safety through personalized, one-on-one lessons, starting as young as 6 months. From Infant Survival Swimming to fun programs like Aqua Babies and Mermaid Training, they help kids become confident, water-safe swimmers. Woman-owned and family-operated, they’re dedicated to making Colorado kids safer around water.

Visit littlefinsswimschool.com and type in SPRINGSANDTHINGS for 10% off 1st month of any recurring plan or any 10-pack!

AWESOME SPONSOR ALERT: CORE COLLECTIVE

We are thrilled to continue to have Core Collective as a sponsor in the new year!! Pilates is a great way to improve your physical and mental health. Their classes are designed to help you build strength and flexibility, improve your posture and mental health, and reduce stress. On top of that, they're offering one heck of a deal!

If you use the code SPRINGSANDTHINGS, you can get 3 classes for $30. Head to corecollectiveCOS.com to get this offer!

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