Fashion Friday – Disney Birds

Posted January 24, 2014 by Emily

I’m having WAY too much fun with these Disney fashion sets. Instead of just one, here are a few for you. All are birds of some sort. Kevin (the snipe from Up) Kevin by coloradomom featuring retro posters Daisy Duck Disney Fashion – Daisy Duck by coloradomom featuring special occasion purses Zazu […]

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7 Romantic Denver-Area Restaurants (That You’ve Never Heard Of)

Posted January 23, 2014 by EJ

You’ve found a sitter, you bought a cute dress and heels, now you just need that dinner reservation to complete your perfect Valentine’s date with your sweetie. Two hard working parents like yourselves deserve a night to relax and linger over a meal that you don’t have to cook or clean up! But wait…your […]

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Tasty Tuesday: Carrot Cranberry Salad

Posted January 21, 2014 by EJ

It’s so hard to get a variety of veggies on the table in the dead of winter. There just aren’t a lot of options! But this is an easy, fresh-tasting side dish that compliments lots of dinner, and looks bright and colorful, too. I adapted it from this Ellie Krieger recipe-hers called for mint, which […]

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Fashion Friday: Disney’s Frozen – Anna Inspired Outfit

Posted January 17, 2014 by Emily

Last week I had so much fun with Elsa’s outfit, I decided to try my hand at Anna from Disney’s Frozen as well. She proved much harder! I had so many inspiration outfits, different sets, literal translations and far fetched ones, before I finally settled on this outfit. While I could never afford it (I […]

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The Nut Job Opens This Friday

Posted January 15, 2014 by EJ

“The Nut Job” opens this Friday, January 17th at theaters everywhere. Starring the voices of Will Arnett, Brendan Frasier, and Katherine Heigl, “The Nut Job” tells the story of a ragtag band of woodland creatures, struggling to find food to sustain them through the winter. When they discover a new nut shop opening in […]

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Tasty Tuesday: Korean Rice Bowls

Posted January 14, 2014 by EJ

These easy rice bowls are super-duper fast, full of veggies, and my kids rave about them. The best part is that you can mix and match your favorite veggies with whatever your family likes, or whatever’s on sale or in season. We really like to change it up with sliced mushrooms, bean sprouts, even pineapple […]

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Fashion Friday: Disney’s Frozen – Elsa Inspired Outfit

Posted January 10, 2014 by Emily

I love the new movie, Frozen by Disney. I love the characters, the story, the fact that true love is redefined, the music… Everything! So much so I decided to revive my old Disney Fashion Friday posts and create an outfit Elsa would wear for a night out with the girls, or maybe a Sunday […]

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A Year in #Autism

Posted January 10, 2014 by Emily

A Year in Autism I’ve dusted off my neglected blog. Bought the domain two years ago with the idea to post every day, to show people what it is like raising a child on the spectrum. But then life happens, work happens and things get ignored. Well, since this is a new year and I’ve […]

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[Recipe] Edamame Salad

Posted January 10, 2014 by Emily

I love edamame! My boys actually like it too. I was searching for a good edamame salad recipe and couldn’t find one I like, so I was experimenting and came up with this one. I hope you love it!

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Tasty Tuesday: Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

Posted January 7, 2014 by EJ

I don’t really get into the habit of making resolutions for New Year’s, but one thing I definitely need to work on this year is meal planning. I’ve been in such a rut lately, with a lot of ad-hoc trips to the grocery store and take out meals. Which takes a toll on my wallet […]

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10 New Year’s Eve Activities for Kids

Posted December 28, 2013 by EJ

NYE used to be THE party night. In my younger days, I threw some epic house parties and did my share of club-hopping. Nowadays my booty stays far, far away from the dance floor (even if I could get a sitter) and I don’t think our HOA would approve of wild parties. But you know […]

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Need a Gift Idea for Mom? Get Her a Joseph Nogucci Iris Bracelet!

Posted December 20, 2013 by Emily

When offered to receive and review gorgeous jewelry, the answer is always YES! I was so lucky to receive a Joseph Nogucci Iris bracelet in shades of violet and blue. I love to wear blue jewelry to show my autism mom pride! I was not expecting such an incredible bracelet to arrive. With it’s silver […]

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Potty Training a Child with Autism

Posted December 20, 2013 by Emily

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 throw in to the mix a kid with autism and motor delays and you can understand why we chose to wait to potty train him […]

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Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs Spreads the Holiday Cheer

Posted December 18, 2013 by Emily

Recently I was invited to take the kids down to Colorado Springs and visit the Cheyenne Mountain Resort for some holiday treats. One thing led to another, sick kids and broken collar bones, but finally we get to take the trip this weekend. The boys and I are so excited! From their site: Tucked away […]

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3 Easy Christmas Crafts from Thrift and Dollar Store Items

Posted December 17, 2013 by EJ

This time of year I get such an itch to craft and create, thanks to all the beautiful and adorable ideas on Pinterest, but let’s face it, all those craft supplies can cost a mint. Add that to gifts for three kiddos, and my crafty mood can turn a little grinchy. Not to mention I […]

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5 Cleaning Tips for the Holidays

Posted December 16, 2013 by Emily

These holiday cleaning tips post are brought to you by Swiffer® as part of a Type-A Parent Community Sponsored Post. Holidays are stressful. Whether you are hosting or traveling for them, cleaning is one of the last things you want to worry about. I know when I’m traveling, I like to leave the house spotless, […]

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Unique Gift Ideas for Men, Teens, Wine Lovers and more!

Posted December 16, 2013 by Emily

My eBay Collections were curated as part of my collaboration with eBay. Christmas is almost here! If you are like me, you have some shopping done, but are struggling with what to get those hard to shop for people on your lists. My husband is probably one of the hardest people to give a gift […]

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Last Minute Gifts for Kids

Posted December 12, 2013 by Emily

Still struggling to find some last minute gift ideas for the kids? We have you covered! Here are our top 5 last minute gifts for kids. Toys R Us is just the place to find these and we’ve linked to each of the toys below to make shopping even easier. Or, simply bring up this […]

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Stress Free Holiday Party HoneyBaked Ham

Have A Stress Free Holiday with HoneyBaked Ham {#Giveaway!}

Posted December 12, 2013 by Emily

We host a lot of holiday gatherings. Easter, Thanksgiving and now Christmas Eve. We love filling our home with family and friends. I love all the food too. My waistline proves it these days. HoneyBaked Ham reached out to me this year to offer me a Stress-Free Holiday and I gladly accepted! We often go […]

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Tasty Tuesday: Iced Oatmeal Cookies

Posted December 10, 2013 by EJ

Now that it’s officially December, it’s time for decorating and baking tasty treats! This week I will be rocking my Christmas playlist and baking these scrumptious cookies to nosh on while the family trims the tree together. They are easily made in a food processor or a stand mixer, and the recipe makes LOTS. Plenty […]

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