Oh, the lovely teenage years – when your sweet angel of a child turns into a back talking, angry, confused little human being. The teen years can take you back…
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Budget. It’s a four-letter word. Well, technically I guess it has 6 letters, but I still think it’s a bad word. 😉 In reality, I need a budget. Our grocery…
I’m a bit of a purist when it comes to food. I love to taste fresh, real ingredients and I especially love when a dish is so perfectly and simply…
Slime is all the rage these days! We have our own recipe for slime when I would use slime in my autistic son’s various therapies. Nowadays people are getting creative…
I love spring in Colorado — especially trips to the farmer’s market! The kids and I wander through, checking out produce from local farmers, crafts from local vendors, and some pretty tasty food made right there in front of us. One of my favorite things is discovering fruits and veggies we’ve never tried before –…
Adulting is hard. You have to get out of bed every day, usually earlier than you’d like. This is because you have to do awful things like “pay bills, ” and…
Summer break is fast approaching! Colorado summers can get quite HOT. And heat makes for cranky, whiny kids. What’s the best way to snap a kid out of a sour mood? Stick…
Ever wonder who is offering a kids eat free meal on what days? Look no further! Here we have compiled a list of local and chain restaurants who offer a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal. (disclaimer: These are subject to change at any time. Please contact the restaurant ahead of…
Looking for something truly unique to serve at your next get together? These easy to make shooters have all of the flavors of a Samoas Girl Scout cookie but with…
It used to be that every August I’d hit Costco for industrial sized boxes of ziplock baggies, to pack sandwiches and snacks in my girls’ lunches. Then a couple…
Raising teens is no joke! This is the fun age where they are no longer a young child, ready to follow you around the home, but not quite an adult,…
With more states passing laws legalizing recreational marijuana, parents today are facing a new challenge with their kids and teens. Trying to deter kids from experimenting with marijuana is an ongoing battle, and it will get increasingly hard the more they see in the news and society that it can be used recreationally, as well…
Using the tried and true glue/borax/water recipe, we had mad the perfect therapy slime! We could bury small objects in it, Chewy would use his fine motor skills to take them out. The slime was cold and a strange texture, so his sensory issues could be addressed at the same time, not to mention, this slime has no mess! It comes off clean nearly everything it touches (not carpet and some knit clothing, so still be careful around those!).
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Let’s face it, potty training any child is a struggle. It’s not a fun process, it’s frustrating for both kids and parents and it can be, well, quite messy. Now…
One of the best things about a Carnival cruise is Camp Carnival. Having this service means your kids can have extra fun and you don’t have to worry about them.…
Get ready to share a little love with Free Printable Valentines. Valentine’s Day is 5 days away and we haven’t made our Valentine’s cards yet. Have you? We always like to make our own Valentines but sometimes (most always) we wait until the last minute. If you’re still looking for cards, not to worry… Printable Valentines will…
I’m not really into the romantic, sappy side of Valentine’s Day. Reservations at a crowded restaurant…hiring a sitter…buying overpriced flowers…seriously, I’d rather stay at home in my pj’s and read…
Need some last minute Valentine’s for your kids to give out at school? These adorable Guardians of the Galaxy Valentine’s are sure to be a HUGE hit! The new movie…
My cousin Janice from Janice & Co. shared this awesome image with me. It’s from Gumdrops & Lollipops, so I want to give proper credit. Probably the best info you…
Looking for Halloween costumes that can be put together last minute? Look no further, we’ve got you covered. My favorite type of costumes are ones that make people groan when they get it. YAY PUNS!