“Kids these days are so spoiled” How often do you hear those words, or say them yourself? For me, it’s quite often. I know that my own kids don’t hurt or want for anything, and neither do their friends. It seems we parents have extended ourselves and our budgets to the uppermost limits, just so […]
When you have a teen turning 16 soon, you start to think about what car to buy next. Either a new or used one for them or maybe handing down and older car and buying a new one for yourself. My husband and I have been debating this ever since my son got his learner’s […]
I’m a pretty well connected person. I joke with people that the 3 things that make me happy are a strong wifi connection, a phone with 100% battery and some decent music playing. This holiday season was a doozy! I was out of town on business off and on for 2 weeks, I had […]
My family and I love trying new restaurants. The only problem is, we can never seem to agree on where to go. There’s my Kansas-born and bred husband who doesn’t believe it’s a meal if it doesn’t include a giant hunk of meat. There’s my 7 year old son, whose sophisticated tastes range from Korean […]
Every year before Christmas, my hubby and I take a night out to reconnect before the chaos, and we use it as a “meeting” to lay out our holiday budget, what are we getting for whom, where are we going on which day…basically all the little details that get lost in the shuffle! It’s a […]
We are huge LeapFrog fans in this house. I love the educational qualities, but also love how easy they are for Brady to use. With his autism and other disabilities, video games are usually challenging. He struggles with hand eye coordination and understanding the concept of a lot of the games out there. He also […]
I’m a sucker. I’ll bet the first to admit it. So when I saw a Groupon for Zerona promising me the “Only FDA approved laser body contouring” I jumped on it. I’ve been not-so-slowly gaining weight due to a bad reaction to a combo of medicine I was on and mix that with being lazy and feeling […]
Think about the worst day you’ve ever had. Everything goes wrong…your alarm doesn’t go off, you’re rushed getting out the door, there’s a huge traffic jam, and worst of all YOU’RE OUT OF COFFEE! Now imagine that everyone in your family is having an equally awful day! That’s exactly what happens to the Cooper family […]
Living in Colorado, we are short on two things: moisture, and oxygen. Especially when the weather gets colder, our high and dry climate can wreak havoc on skin. Combine that with stress, not eating right, travelling,…and lately my skin has just been looking blah. I really needed a pick me up, so when I was […]
I’ve always loved Shakespeare’s comedies the best. There’s always a love triangle, often a magic spell or two, and the master of words crafted the dialogue with lots of satire, puns, and innuendos. But without the Bard’s unique phrasing, rhyming, and double entendres, would a classic story be any good without any words at all? My […]
After getting to interview Mia Hamm about getting kids active and learn about the LeapFrog LeapBand, I thought I would post my own review of the product. (Don’t forget we have a giveaway going as well!!!) When LeapFrog sent me the LeapBand, I was a little nervous as to how Brady would receive it. He […]
Back to School has come and gone and I was left wondering how to keep all the kids devices and supplies straight, both at home and at school. When Mabel’s Labels contacted me to see if I wanted to review their labels for the boys, I jumped at the chance! I’ve reviewed their labels in […]
I’ve had a rollercoaster of a sleep pattern for years. Often with insomnia keeping me up until 2 or 3 am and then dragging the next day trying to wake up. Then other times, falling asleep early, just to wake at 4 am and not be able to go back to sleep. When I was […]
I’m always searching for that perfect “everyday” necklace. I don’t just want it to be 1 charm on a chain, or have so many that you feel like your necklace is weighing you down. Something delicate, but with meaning. I have ones with the boys birthstones, their names or initials, ones to celebrate my pride […]
mmmmmm Wine! what a way to start a post, right?! It’s early, you have your coffee next to you as you are browsing the internet and then, BAM! I mention wine and your ears perk up. Well, folks in Colorado and Minnesota should take special note of this post. My favorite wine company, Black Box […]
Last week I shared our road trip with the Toyota Sienna we were loaned for review. We had an amazing time during our 10 day vacation. Let me tell you, vacationing with an autistic son isn’t easy, and then add in the fact he’s stuck in a car for 14 hours each way?! I was expecting […]
Imagine a road trip with your family. Husband, Wife, three boys ages 6 to 15. Throw in a special needs kiddo and the fact the husband has to work for 24+ hours the day before you leave. Your destination is 800 miles away. In between you and your destination? The entire state of Kansas. Sounds […]
First I should disclose, I’ve been a Verizon Wireless customer for many, many years. Nearly 14 years in fact. While I do love our current service, I’m always on the lookout for ways to save money, get better coverage, and in general, just compare what’s on the market for wireless options for phones and portable […]
My boys love to build things. LEGOs, K’Nex, plain old wooden blocks. It seems they are building elaborate and creative contraptions every time I turn around. When Bloco contacted me to review their products, I knew it would be a hit! Carter, my 9 year-old, is obsessed with anything to do with dragons and dinosaurs. […]
If you’ve never been to History Colorado Center, Denver’s newest museum, I highly suggest a visit. Located right by the State Capitol at 12th and Broadway, this amazing museum is chock full of hands-on exhibits and activities, taking you through Colorado’s heritage from the early Native American tribes who called it home, to the mining boom […]
