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Disney Infinity to Hit Stores August 2013

While at the Disney Social Media Moms conference, I learned more about an intriguing new game put out by Disney that will hit stores August, 2013. Disney Infinity!  This game appears like it is Minecraft meets Skylanders. Kids can make their own worlds, mix and match characters and play with the figures that help run [...]

Ombre Summer Fashion

Ombre Summer – #FashionFriday

Ombre is in right now, from hair to clothes, it’s popular! Here is a collection I made to showcase Ombre for the summer and everything is under $50!  Ombre Summer by coloradomom featuring shopping totes

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5 Summer Crafts You Won’t Want to Miss!

Summer is almost here. My kids are done with school over the next few weeks. I’m struggling to find things to do to entertain them beyond the countless hours of Minecraft. Naturally, I turn to Pinterest when looking for ideas! Here I’ve found 5 great crafts that will keep the boys entertained for hours.   [...]

Office Depot Adopt a Classroom Featured

AdoptaClassroom.org – We Adopted One!

And the classroom we adopted was our own!   Office Depot generously sent us a rolling tote full of supplies to share with a teacher in our lives. I picked the amazing preschool teacher to Brady as she truly has made a world of difference in our lives.  Brady goes to an integrated preschool. Meaning, [...]

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Merida Becomes a Princess

There were so many moments during the Disney Social Media Moms conference that I loved. Merida becoming a true Disney Princess was definitely among the best. A “Brave” princess in all regards. Strong, determined, passionate and confident, this princess, with her fiery red hair to boot, strikes a cord with me. If I had a [...]


 
 
 

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SunnyBump.com Makes Shopping Fun!

Posted  April 11, 2013  by  Emily

I recently stumbled upon SunnyBump.com. After exploring around I learned you could make collections of your favorite baby/kid gear and share those collections with friends! You just search through the amazing products they list and “bump it”. It then saves it in a collection, kinda like pinterest but for kid stuff and shopping! Genius.  Here is [...]

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Speak Up for Kids’ Health Colorado April 23

Posted  April 9, 2013  by  Emily

Children’s Hospital Colorado and the Colorado Children’s Campaign are hosting the second annual Speak Up for Kids’ Health event on Tuesday, April 23. Last year’s event hosted 70 families and child advocates from around Colorado to, in most cases,meet with legislators to share their personal passion for improving access to health care for kids in our state. This [...]

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Disney Fashion Tinkerbell #FashionFriday

Posted  April 5, 2013  by  Emily

Another favorite Disney Icon… Tinkerbell! The original Miss Sparkle herself. I’m kinda in love with the handbag. Like, majorly in love!   

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Disney Planes to Fly into Theaters August 9th

Posted  April 3, 2013  by  Emily

I have one VERY excited boy. He loves the movie Cars and watches it near daily. He watched the trailer for Planes and was oooohhing and ahhhhhing though the entire thing.  Here is a sneak peek at the movie starring Dane Cook as Dusty.    From above the world of “Cars” comes “Disney’s Planes,” an [...]

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10 Tips for Families Coping with Autism
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10 Tips for Families Coping with Autism

Posted  April 3, 2013  by  Emily

Yesterday, I was tweeting away when a few thoughts came to mind in regards to tips for autism. I was tweeting here and there and eventually had 10 tips that I feel really help a family of an autistic child. Here they are, in no particular order. Mabel’s Labels. They have these amazing allergy labels [...]

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Brady and World Autism Day April 2nd 2013

Posted  April 1, 2013  by  Emily

Our journey with Autism has been a long one. Brady turns 5 on Thursday. He was first diagnosed on the spectrum at age 2. Before that, we had struggles with other conditions, hypotonia, motor coordination disorder and many more. We are thankful for the Autism community and all they have done for support, research and [...]

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Diet-to-Go Review Food Worth Eating

Posted  March 29, 2013  by  Emily

I’ve been on a personal journey to lose 15 pounds. The Freshman 15 came and went, the “honeymoon is over” 15 did the same. The 15 lbs after the first kid came off easy, a little less easy for the 15 after the 2nd child. Now the third is turning 5 next week and I [...]

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Disney Fashion Ariel #FashionFriday

Posted  March 29, 2013  by  Emily

Time for my updated take on Disney Princess fashion. With the upcoming Disney Social Media Moms conference, it’s time to step up my game. Last year I had a few outfits inspired by the Disney gals themselves and this year I want to make it even more wearable and approachable.  Here is my modern take on [...]

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May the Fourth Be With You!

Posted  March 27, 2013  by  Emily

Join Douglas County Libraries as we celebrate all things Star Wars! Enjoy crafts, lightsaber training, snacks, and photo opportunities with Star Wars characters. Special Guest Matthew Reinhart, creator of Star Wars: A Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy and Star Wars: A Galactic Pop-Up Adventure, will demonstrate his technique for creating intricate Star Wars pop-up art. Book sales will be [...]

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