Fish Hat for Chewy
I took a 6 month break from knitting. Mostly while I was growing the blog, our twitter and dealing with 3 kids and a hot summer! No motivation for knitting when it’s so hot out!
Tag: "kids"
[Recipe] Gluten Free Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
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Chewy is allergic to everything. I finally found a cookie recipe that he loves that tastes like real cookies! These are Gluten, Milk, Casien, Soy, Nut free. 
Recipe: Gluten Free Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
[Recipe] EASY Taco Salad
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I made this last night for dinner and the kids gobbled it up! Super super easy to make!
Recipe: EASY Taco Salad
Ingredients
- tortilla chips (you don’t need a full bag)
1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 cup salsa
1 can kidney (or black) beans
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional, I left it out)
1/4 ground pepper
1 cup shredded cheese
shredded lettuce
That little…
$#!t! Ooooh boy, he’s lucky his daddy had to work all night so I couldn’t be loud when I found this…
This is only one of the 5 (FIVE!) cushions he colored on. Just last week he drew a nice picture on my off white dining room chair (yes, I’m a masochist for owning such lightly colored furniture with 3 boys). I was in the office, tweeting with Chewy playing with his fake laptop at my feet. He signs “more milk” and goes off. A couple minutes later, he’s back in the office with his bottle and hands me a pen. Uh-Oh.
ColoradoMoms Favorite Things
It’s Friday, so it’s time to post my favorite things from this week!
1. SodaStream! Check out my review on our SodaStream. We are obsessed with it!
2. KnitPicks.com. I’m starting a knit-a-long of this great Sheldon pattern! I’m naming him HotRod just like our tortoise. I ordered some great colors for him and hoping to start knitting him soon!
5 Simple Smile Tips
My husbands family are all dentists! His Dad, Brother, Uncle and Cousin have a practice in Lakewood, Colorado. I’m constantly reminded about how to keep teeth healthy and bright. Here are five simple things you can do for your child to help keep their smiles healthy and bright.
Housework Sucks
No really, it does. All those SuperMoms out there who “LOVE” it are liars and cheats. Now I should preface this post with a confession. I have housekeepers. Not the live-in, clean everyday type, but a Mom & Daughter team that comes and rescues me every other week from my messy brood and cluttered kingdom. My husbands co-worker told him, when he first started working for the group, “Have these gals come clean for you. Your wife will love it!” He’s right, I do. And it only took me about 9 months before I stopped cleaning BEFORE the cleaning gals showed up. LOL I had a sickness where I was embarrassed for the people who clean houses FOR A LIVING, to see my house messy. WTH? Yeah, so over that now!
SodaStream – My New Best Friend in the Kitchen
The people at SodaStream very generously sent me their product for review. In the package was the SodaStream in Jet and 9 soda flavors and some water flavors as well! My kids love soda, I know, bad mom, but it’s not like they drink a 50g sugar and caffeine filled soda every day. Now I don’t have to worry about them drinking soda, the soda stream is tons better for them than a lot big name brand drinks.
Read more on SodaStream – My New Best Friend in the Kitchen…
Colorado Walk for Apraxia 2010
My son Brady (nickname is Chewy) has Dyspraxia. Also known as clumsy child syndrome. He has issues with feeding, speech, motor planning, etc. He is delayed about a year in all areas. He doesn’t speak words and only has a handful of signs. This is his speech Apraxia. A good friend of mine (and long time member/contributor to ColoradoMoms) son has the same issues as Chewy. She is the coordinator for the Walk for Apraxia in Denver. You can click this link to join the ColoradoMoms.com team to support Chewy or make a donation. We hope you all will join us in supporting this very worthy cause.
Yo Gabba Gabba Launches New Cool Tricks Contest
YO GABBA GABBA! LAUNCHES COOL TRICKS CONTEST
WINNERS TO RECEIVE VIP FAMILY 4-PACK AND THEIR COOL TRICK FEATURED AT
KIA MOTORS PRESENTS YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY!
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Five Lessons Every Kid Should Learn
There are five lessons every kid should learn in life. Unfortunately, many kids either don’t learn them until later in life, or at all.
1. Nothing in life is free. I don’t know how many times my kids want to go to McD’s or BK for the “free” toy. Um, no, that toy is $3.99 plus tax, plus my food, plus my time on the treadmill after eating that crap. Not to mention the “why do you always go out to eat” garbage the hubby says to me. “Save money, blah blah blah”. Wait, where was I? Oh yeah, free crap. There are plenty of things the kids want and see either in advertisements, school, etc that they think is totally free. They don’t understand that why someone may offer something for free, there is always, inevitably a catch. Even here, on our own site. I offer free gift cards, toys and more. Are they truly free? Not really. You “pay” me by clicking on an advertisers link on the site, by signing up in our forums, by following me on twitter. Might not be monetary payment, but just as important to a new-ish blogger! So, anyway (sorry, another tangent) tell the kids next time they want that “free” stuff, to earn it. Do chores, don’t whine all afternoon about doing your homework, be nice to your siblings. Those are all ways to “pay” your parents for that “free” crap you want.
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Grand Opening
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children
Grand Opening Week Photo Opportunities and Activities
Denver (Aug. 17, 2010)—The Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC), HealthONE’s “pediatric hospital within a hospital,” will mark the grand opening of a campus expansion at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Aug. 19-22 and will begin treating patients Aug. 31. Grand Opening activities include:
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Nerfoop Basketball
As part of the Real Parents, Real Reviews for TimeToPlayMag.com, I received a Nerf Sport Nerfoop Basketball Slam to review. Ages say 8+ but even the 2 yr old loves this!
Summer may be coming to an end,
But there is still plenty to do in Denver and throughout Colorado.
If you have preschool age children, you may already know that Dora the Explorer’s birthday is coming up this weekend. Dora is turning 10 years old and there is a ton of celebrating to be done.
Rubik’s Slide
I can officially say, our house is OBSESSED with the Rubik’s Slide! I have never seen my husband and 2 older kids fight over a game, besides when they fight over the ipad. There, I said it, the Rubik’s Slide is just as popular as Apple’s iPad in this house! It’s true too.
Elitch Gardens Presents KidFest
SpongeBob Squarepants and Dora the Explorer Come to Kids Fest at Elitch Gardens!
What: SpongeBob Squarepants and Dora the Explorer are making very special appearances at Elitch Gardens for Kids Fest! The Nickelodeon characters will be signing autographs and taking photos with fans inside the Elitch Arena on Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15. On both days, Dora the Explorer will be appearing from 12PM until 2PM and SpongeBob will be there from 3PM – 5PM.
The meet-and-greet with Dora and SpongeBob is free with Elitch Gardens’ admission.
As the social and entertainment hub of Denver, Elitch Gardens hosts a variety of concerts and events each season. For more information on Kids Fest and other Elitch Gardens events, please visit www.elitchgardens.com.
When: Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15
Dora the Explorer: 12PM – 2PM
SpongeBob Squarepants: 3PM – 5PM
Where: Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch Circle
Denver, Colorado 80204
Additional: Photo opportunities available.
Elitch Gardens theme park and Island Kingdom water park has been a gathering place for Colorado’s families and children and the entertainment hub of the community for 120 years. It was home to the first zoo, first theater, first movie house, first symphony orchestra and continues to be the oldest continually operating theme park west of the Mississippi. While much has changed over the years, the one thing that hasn’t changed is Elitch’s commitment to providing treasured memories for families. To celebrate Elitch’s 120th anniversary, we will host a season-long schedule of events to honor the people of the greater Denver region. www.elitchgardens.com
Catch some summer fun before it’s gone!
Summer is flying by. It seems like the last day of school was a week ago, not two months ago. Although the end of our carefree summer days is coming to an end there is still plenty of fun going on around the Denver area.
Elitch Gardens and Choo Choo Soul
Elitches was nice enough to give us 4 passes to the park to see Choo Choo Soul on Saturday. Even though the kids had been before, it was my first time there. DH grew up in Lakewood, CO and had spent many a summer at their old location, but he’d never been to the current location either. We packed up the kids and the sunscreen and headed out the door!
The Hot Rod Chronicles
Trying to get in a good workout…
As you can tell, he’s all buff and stuff and ready to hit the town! GTL Baby!
Penguins of Madagascar Giveaway!
SUMMER IS IN SESSION! Along with family vacations and trips to the zoo, General Mills is teaming up with Nickelodeon´s The Penguins of Madagascar to bring the action-packed adventures of summer to your very own breakfast table.
Rubik’s Slide Available on QVC
The Rubik’s Slide is a HOT new toy this summer! It’s debuting on QVC tomorrow for purchase as part of QVC’s Christmas in July Sale this Saturday, July 24th at 10:00 a.m. ET and Sunday, July 25th at 12:00 a.m. ET for just $17.64. It will also be available through QVC.com. You should get this before it sells out! I’m pretty sure this is going to be a MUST have for Christmas this year.
Rubik’s Slide combines the simplicity and fun of casual games with fast-paced, brain-busting cubing. Players begin each puzzle by checking the goal pattern and then sliding the lights into the correct pattern by twisting and shifting the top panel. (Much like the slide or “fifteen” puzzles from years ago). Featuring more than 10,000 puzzles, Rubik’s Slide includes two different types of play. Players can see how many puzzles they can solve in Free Play mode or race against the clock to complete a series of 10 puzzles before time runs out in Lightning Round. Rubik’s Slide includes multiple levels of difficulty with easy, medium and hard puzzles built-in, so anyone can join in on the fun. Appropriate for ages 8 and up.
Elitch Gardens Brings You Choo Choo Soul!
Are your kids as obsessed with Choo Choo Soul as mine are? Are you with me that the conductor is kinda hot for a kids show?! Does your hubby watch for the smoking young singer? Then pack your bags and head to Elitches this Saturday!
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
Have you been to Glenwood Caverns recently? Or at all? We took a family road trip through the mountains last summer and ended up spending an entire day at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. The kids had a blast! They have the Alpine Coaster, the historical and magical Caverns, Bungee Trampoline, Canyon Swing, Bull riding and MORE! Below are pics we took on our trip and the descriptions from the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park website!
He’s Lucky He’s Cute!
Ever had one of those dreams where you were the coolest chick doing the coolest stuff and were generally adored by all? Yeah, well the one time I’m not dreaming about forgetting to take my kids to a dr. appt or grocery shopping in my undies, I get woken up. At 4:45 AM. By the Baby. Ugh. Now usually when a kid wakes up, you can trick them into going back to sleep. Not my kid. He was like a jedi, using the force to will me to take him downstairs to play with his favorite thing in the world, the remote to the ceiling fan. Thanks Chewy! I didn’t need that pesky sleep anymore! You feel free to take a nap later, I’ll just be here going back-to-school shopping with the boys and keeping your older brothers from causing harm to each other or themselves while you drift off to lalaland.
Halfway Through Summer
Well, we are more than halfway through summer vacation! I’m happy, I’m sad, I’m not drunk enough. The Back to School ads have already started and some schools have only just recently got out! We’ve been done for a while, since May 21st! BUT we start wicked early too, August 12th. Eeks! That’s only 4.5 weeks away! We still have vacations to ship the oldest boy on, baseball games and museums to go to locally and swim lessons and rocket camp to conquer!
Tooth Soap®
What the heck is Tooth Soap® you ask?! www.ToothSoap.com
Taken from their site…
There is no longer a need to fear the dentist. You can have better dental check-ups as well as reduce the frequency by brushing with Tooth Soap®. Some quick facts:
• Tooth Soap® is natural, non-toxic and never needs a warning label of any kind …
• Cleans teeth, gums and deep cleans fissures and pits in teeth (the most common place for cavities) …
• Removes oils, residue and other contaminants from teeth promoting remineralization which reduces sensitivity …
• Therapeutic essential oils nourish gums and subdue bacteria …
• Softens tartar with continued use, making it easier to whisk away …
• Tooth Soap® is made with whole foods, No Palm Oil and 100% sustainable ingredients, ToothSoap is healthy for your teeth and gums…
• Manufactured in the USA in a gluten free facility …
• Kosher certified Star-K …
• Tooth Soap® is available in several different flavors in “Original Shreds” and “Liquid” …
• Economical and saves you money at the dentist …
• Can be used with braces and on dentures …
• Recommended by dentists and endorsed by many health experts …
Buddy Notes
Do your kids love to get mail. Not the mail addressed to “Current Resident” or “Occupant”, I mean mail addressed to them specifically! Mine do for sure. Cartman especially. He gets so upset when I have boxes and letters delivered to me. We’ve signed him up for his own lego magazines and other things, but he was still sad no one was sending him letters. That’s where Buddy Notes came to the rescue!
Ryan Oakes Magic Show™ The Magic Lunch Box™
Thanks to TimeToPlayMag.com and a little luck, I was able to win a chance to review the Ryan Oakes Magic Show™, The Magic Lunch Box™ with my son, Tbone. He’s 11 and loves everything magic! He always trying to stump us with his tricks. Needless to say, he was really excited when we got the box in the mail!
SPD kids and illnesses
Like having a kid with a nasty summer cold and double pink eye isn’t bad enough? Throw into the mix the fact he has SPD (sensory processing disorder) and hates to have anyone get near or touch his face. Wiping his nose and eyes is like trying to clean a greased pig. Poor Chewy was up until 3am and then I finally got him down only to discover he had a bloody nose. The next 30 min made me ever so happy we live in BFE with an empty lot on one side of our 1.5 acres and our neighbors out of town on the other. Trying to compress and tilt and do all the things you need to do with a bloody nose on a toddler is difficult, on an SPD toddler is damned near impossible. DH is lucky he was on call at the hospital all night. That was he didn’t hear the baby screaming and the mommy crying. Finally got it under control and got him to sleep at 4am, only to have the sick 5 yr old crawl into my bed to declare he’s awake for the day. *Need Coffee STAT!*
