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Baby and Toddler On the Go Cookbook Recipes

Food Week: Baby & Toddler On the Go Cookbook Review

This book is tasty and fun! The Baby & Toddler On the Go cookbook was a fun one to thumb through. With bright pictures, a great layout and easy to follow recipes, it’s definitely one for the shelf.  The book starts out giving great advice on how to plan, prep and cook your meals and [...]

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World’s best Meat Marinara Recipe

The WORLD’s Best Meat Marina Sauce? Why yes it is! This recipe is great to make in bulk batches and freeze so you can have quick pasta nights later on! Originally posted over at my other site MommyNeedsaBreak.com, I thought all of you would enjoy it as well. This is my “go to” when it [...]

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A Tale of Two Disney’s

Okay, okay, I know y’all are like, “We get it, you went to Disney World” already, but bear with me for one more post. This is one of mommy anxiety, being an autism mom and about the need to let go and just have fun. Here we go… If I’ve learned anything over the last [...]

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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


 
 
 

4 Tips on Starting the IEP Process
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4 Tips on Starting the IEP Process

Posted  March 14, 2013  by  Emily

  Did you know that March is National Reading Month? Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are intended to help children reach educational goals, including success in reading, more easily – but they’re often a mystery to parents. A recent study found that schools nationwide could do more to explain the IEP process to families with less [...]

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Helping Picky Eaters with Chicken Nuggets (& a Giveaway!)

Posted  March 13, 2013  by  Emily

My son was a picky eater. I had a goal in mind. I wanted Brady to be able to eat chicken nuggets and french fries like most other kids. His brothers love chicken nuggets, especially Tyson brand. They think it’s a real treat when my husband is gone for the night and mom whips out [...]

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Maroon Bells ~ Aspen, Colorado {Wordless Wednesday}

Posted  March 13, 2013  by  Emily

Truly one of the most beautiful places in the world.

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NSCD Ability Clinics March 12 with the Denver Nuggets!

Posted  March 12, 2013  by  Emily

NSCD Ability Clinics Free interactive camps feature sport drills adapted to individuals, ages 6 – 18, who have any type of disability. Denver Nuggets Basketball Date: March 12 Time: 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. Location: Gold Crown Field House   NSCD to Host a FREE Denver Nuggets Ability Clinic, Sponsored by Sports Authority, for Children & Adults [...]

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Octonauts Disney Junior
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Disney Junior’s Octonauts is Big on Adventure!

Posted  March 9, 2013  by  Emily

We are big Disney fans in this house and Disney Junior is on a lot for my four year-old. He loves a lot of the shows, but one that he’s really begun to love (and ask for) is Octonauts. A lovable show of colorful characters (including a talking turnip?!) who explore the world under the [...]

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Chipotle now offers catering
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Chipotle Now Offers Catering in Colorado

Posted  March 8, 2013  by  Emily

Last month’s Superbowl Sunday, I was a huge hit. Not because I’m a football officianado (I’m not) or because I was in a cheerleading outfit (I wasn’t) but because I brought a HUGE Chipotle catering spread to the party. Yup, Chipotle has catering in Colorado now! Chipotle went big when they introduced their catering options, [...]

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Cars at DisneyWorld
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Our Love of Cars at Disney (Wordless Wednesday)

Posted  March 6, 2013  by  Emily

We are so excited to be heading to Walt Disney World in May as part of the Disney Social Media Moms Conference. My boys are Disney nuts! Especially Brady who adores all things Toy Story and Cars. Here are the boys with McQueen & Mater at Hollywood Studios from last years trip. This year we [...]

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World Market Grand Opening in Cherry Creek

Posted  March 1, 2013  by  Emily

Last week I told you guys how much I love World Market, well this time I’m going to emphasize that. I LOVE COST PLUS WORLD MARKET. There. I said it. Whew, sorry for yelling!   When I was a little girl growing up in the Bay Area in sunny California, I remember going to Mountain [...]

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St Patricks Day Crafts
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10 St. Patty’s Day Treats & Crafts

Posted  February 28, 2013  by  Emily

Being Irish, I’m a nut for St. Patrick’s Day. Red Hair?! Check. Ability to drink Bailey’s or Guinness at a moments notice?! Check and Check. Green wardrobe?! But of course! Now to finish getting ready for this fun day, here are 10 crafts and treats we love that will make your St. Patty’s Day a [...]

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