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,…

This is a guest post from Veronica Daehn Harvey. Veronica lives in Western Colorado with her amazing husband and children. Read more from her at singlemomwithlove.com.  [divider] Looking for activities…

This is a guest post from Catherine who blogs at Evolving Motherhood which is a site dedicated to learning and growing through motherhood. Follow Catherine on twitter and facebook!  [divider] Denver is a fun place to go,…

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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With the anticipation of the new live-action Beauty and the Beast film hitting theaters in just a few days, we’re all feeling inspired by the “tale as old as time.”…

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…

Ghasts and Blazes and fire; oh my! The Nether Realm in Minecraft is a very hectic and hard to survive dimension, especially when the player has no idea what to…

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.…

Sometimes I get asked what the best part of cruising is. Most people expect me to say the sun, or the beaches. Maybe the unlimited food. But if I’m being…

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! 

Pumpkin season is in full swing and nothing is better to cap off Thanksgiving than a nice cold slice of pumpkin pie. Living in Colorado, it’s taken time to perfect my pie. It’s so hard to get it to bake and set properly. Often, I was getting runny pies and I was stumped. Then, I found…

Have you ever been “boo’d” by a neighbor? It’s a fun newer tradition my boys have enjoyed over the past few years. The concept is simple: Put together 2 baskets or bags of goodies with a sign you can print and color. You give them a colored in sign and a link to where they…

Okay, #basics…the Season of Your People is here (in case you need a refresher on the proper clothing choices, accessories, or deportment for a true basic girl, please see this instructional post.) And while Starbucks runs are mandatory this time of year, you can’t always get there when you want. So — in case of…

Autumn is, without a doubt, my favorite season in Colorado. I love everything about it — fall color drives in the mountains, boots and sweaters, pumpkin spice everything. I’m that girl. One of the best ways to feel fallish is to head out to a pumpkin patch with the kids. They have a blast running around, checking…