Seven Easy Washi Tape Crafts with Scotch Expressions

Posted August 7, 2013 by Emily

Washi tape. My new love. So versatile, so easy, so quick! I recently received a few rolls of this fun crafting tape and quickly ran to Office Depot to buy more. I’ve made/upcycled/crafted about a dozen different things, maybe more. Some were cute, some were total crafty fails. I’m here to show you my favorites […]

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Tasty Tuesday: Grandma’s Red Chile Sauce and Veggie Enchiladas

Posted August 6, 2013 by EJ

Isn’t it amazing how a particular food can take you back to your childhood? For me that one food is my step-grandmother’s homemade red chile sauce. One bite and I am by her side in her tiny kitchen, learning how to mix and shape masa for tamales, sneaking bites of anise-flavored biscochitos, listening to […]

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Back to School with Gordmans (Plus a Sweepstakes!)

Posted August 6, 2013 by Emily

I’ve written a few back to school posts already. School starts back up next week for my middle boy and the week after for my oldest. They are excited to see old friends and make new ones but not so excited about getting up early and having homework. When I asked them to go back […]

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Castle Rock Adventist Hospital: South Denver’s Wellness Community

Posted August 1, 2013 by EJ

I had the opportunity recently to visit the brand new Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, which opens to the public this Thursday, August 1st. I was blown away by how home-like and beautiful the entire hospital was, but especially the labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum (LDRP) rooms. It was almost enough to make me want […]

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Back to School with VolunteerSpot – Sign Up to Win $1500 For Your School!

Posted August 1, 2013 by Emily

In two weeks, school starts for my middle boy. The week after that, the oldest goes off to 8th grade. Once again I will have three boys in three different schools and the drop-off/pick-ups will be some sort of scheduling nightmare. One kid will always be late, one will always have to wait a bit […]

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What I Wore Wednesday – Girls Night Out

Posted July 31, 2013 by Emily

I had a rare girls night out, sponsored by Goose Island beer. They are making a splash in Denver and had a great night of painting and sipping for quite a few of us local ladies. I sat in between two amazing bloggers who are super artistic as well. Kia of BodhiBear.net and Catherine of […]

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Avoid Back to School Mishaps with Bright Star Kids

Posted July 30, 2013 by Emily

I love to pretend I’m super organized. That I’m basically a back to school ninja. Last year I printed out the supply lists early. Went back to school shopping all in one day and got everything on everybody’s lists. Clothes, shoes, supplies, for three boys. Done. Fast forward to the night before school starts. I […]

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Tasty Tuesdays: Apple Cinnamon Streusel Pizza and No-Rise Crust

Posted July 30, 2013 by EJ

As I scrolled through all the comments to the “1,000 Posts and a Giveaway” post, I couldn’t help but notice that a lot of you requested more recipes. Specifically healthy, easy, budget- and kid-friendly recipes. Well, you’re in luck because this chick loves to cook. And eat! The plan is to give you […]

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Posted July 28, 2013 by Emily

My husband has a thing for peanut butter cookies. I have a think for semi sweet chocolate. These cookies are the perfect marriage of the two. In a word? Heaven.

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Get Kids Moving With Adventure To Fitness

Posted July 25, 2013 by EJ

All parents know that we’re supposed to limit our kids’ screen time and encourage at least 30 minutes of active exercise a day, but when it’s raining or pushing 100 degrees outside, what is a conscientious mom to do? Cue Adventure To Fitness. The #1 education supplement of any kind, Adventure To Fitness […]

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What I Wore Wednesday – Media Event

Posted July 24, 2013 by Emily

I thought it would be fun to show the different outfits I wear for different occasions. I love fashion and polyvore and wanted to share. Here is what I wore last night to a media event for the Denver Botanic Gardens and Chipotle. What I Wore… Media Event by coloradomom featuring wide shoes Chiffon […]

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WaterWorld = Summer Fun

Posted July 24, 2013 by Emily

We recently went to “bloggers week” at WaterWorld and had a blast! I forgot how big this water park is, and how close it is to me. Truly a hidden summertime gem in Denver. I took the older boys (ages 14 and 8) and a friend of theirs to the water park for a day […]

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6 Reasons to Visit the Butterfly Pavilion in Denver

Posted July 23, 2013 by Emily

We have loved going to the Butterfly Pavilion over the years. As my boys grow, I get braver and braver in that insect and spider room. I haven’t been as brave as my boys have been to actually hold Rosie the Tarantula, but I can now be in the same room as Rosie without shaking […]

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Five Fun and Free Knitting Patterns

Posted July 22, 2013 by Emily

I love to knit and am always looking for patterns. If the pattern is free, it’s even better! Here I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite free knitting patterns just for you! You might see a couple of familiar ones! iPhone Hoodie The first free pattern is a favorite of mine… The iPhone […]

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Cirque Du Soleil: Amaluna Comes to Denver!

Posted July 19, 2013 by EJ

As an early birthday treat, I was spoiled with tickets to see Cirque Du Soleil: Amaluna on opening night. Neither the hubs or I were exactly sure what to expect, having never been to a Cirque show before, but any expectations we had were completely blown away within the first 5 minutes of the show. […]

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Top 10 Best Museums in the Denver Area

Posted July 17, 2013 by EJ

As summer winds down and you’ve had your fill of roller coasters and water slides, why not enjoy a few museum trips before school is back in full swing? You know, get the kids’ brains working again, and have fun at the same time! I’m a Colorado native (The Few…The Proud!), a Denver native to […]

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1,000 Posts and a Giveaway!

Posted July 12, 2013 by Emily

This post is number 1,000. Yup, I’ve had 1,000 things to say and posted them all on the blog over the last few years, typos and all. Some of it was remarkable, some of it was fluff. Some posts were delicious, some were crafty. All of them were awesome. ;) To mark this momentous occasion, […]

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Taking the Fear Out of School Lunches for Special Needs Kids

Posted July 12, 2013 by Emily

As a mom to a picky eater with food allergies and special needs kiddo, lunchtime at school can be scary for everyone. Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP, is a Colorado based speech-language pathologist that has some great tips on how to prep your kids for lunchtime once they head back to school. The time to start prepping is […]

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Stylish Tech Covers with Keka Case

Posted July 11, 2013 by Emily

With iPods, iPads and iEverything in this house, I am iConnected to the world. Big bulky cases are on a lot of those devices, but when I got my iPad mini I wanted to show it off and have it be stylish for travel. I love my new logo for the site and wanted to […]

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Best Denver Area Restaurants for Kids

Posted July 11, 2013 by Emily

Are you entertaining out of town guests? Wanting to make the most of a family night? Maybe you just don’t want to cook tonight. We have rounded up our picks for the best restaurants in Denver that aren’t national chains and are great for kids! Number one on our list has got to be Beau […]

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