Happy Earth Day, mommas! Today we celebrate Mother Earth and what better way to show mad respect for our planet, than a recycled craft for the garden. Mother’s Day is right around the corner, which in Colorado means the all-clear to plant flowers and veggies outdoors. But how to mark those little baby sprouts so […]
Yoga is one of my very favorite activities. It has so many benefits to the mind and body, and it is a great compliment to any fitness routine. But you don’t have to be a gym rat to enjoy it, in fact you don’t even have to be in great shape! Jammie Speyer of Everyday […]
I am a total jokester at heart, and our whole family loves pranking each other. Of course we always do it out of love and make sure that no one gets hurt or offended, but we do have a lot of fun at one another’s expense! Here are a few fun and harmless pranks to […]
My middle boy Carter is adventurous when it comes to fashion. Mismatched socks? Check. Silly looking shoes? Check. Crazy funny t-shirts? Check. Fedora at all times?! Yup, that too. He creates crazy outfits and even started a trend of wearing suit jackets over street clothes at his school this year. He and his friends say […]
Pot, weed, Mary Jane…whatever you call it, you can’t hardly turn on the news or visit Facebook without encountering at least one or more headlines about it. It’s big news in Colorado right now, and a lot of the bugs are still being worked out in the new legislation. If you’re confused by it, imagine […]
I’ve scoured the internet and found a few sites who offer some great free minecraft printables. Everything from party decorations and invites to magnets to bring the play and building of minecraft out of the computer and into your child’s imagination. If you are reading this post, your kids are probably as obsessed with Minecraft as […]
Updated 3/13/2014: Graco has announced a voluntary recall of an additional 403,222 car seats. The seats added to the recall include 2006 through 2014 Argos 70 Elite, Ready Ride, Step 2, My Ride 65 with Safety Surround, My Size 70, Head Wise 70 with Safety Surround, Nautilus 3-in-1, Nautilus Plus, and Smart Seat with Safety Surround, […]
You already read ColoradoMoms.com for parenting tips, crafts, recipes, reviews, and a dash of humor. Now we are your go-to for things to do around the metro area and across the state! With a focus on free and low-cost events, there’s something on our Calendar page for all ages. You can add events right to […]
We love IKEA and shop there often. I know a lot of other families in Colorado do too so I wanted to pass along this info of a recent recall of the KRITTER and SNIGLAR Junior Beds. Recall Date: January 29, 2014 Recall Number: 14-094 IKEA Expands Recall of Junior Beds that Pose Laceration Hazard […]
Up until a few years ago, I was a sucker for school portraits. I’d buy the big package to make sure every family member got their pick of 3x5s and wallets. At $45 a pop times 2 girls, I felt the sting in my pocketbook just a bit, but that’s just what good parents do, […]
There has been a lot of conversation over the new Disability Access Service Card (or DAS) at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. I wrote about the changes here - Guest Assistance Card at Disney is Undergoing Changes. What This Means for you. I’ve followed various blogs like Autism at the Parks to see just what the […]
If you’ve got teens or tweens, you’ll want to check this out: CollegeInColorado.org presents College Application Month during October. The main focus of College In Colorado is to get first-generation students applying for colleges, but they have activities and resources for all kids from middle school through high school seniors to get them prepared and […]
Now that the end of summer is near, and kids are going back to school, it gets harder to keep the kids healthy. Germs, sunburns and poor eating habits may try creep in. Here are a few tips on how to keep those at bay. Hand washing. Be the Queen of hand washing. Have kids […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summer. As a kid this meant sleeping in, hanging out with friends, heading to the pool and NO homework! As a parent this means simply that… I HAVE TO ENTERTAIN THE KIDS ALL DAY ON MY OWN. On. My. Own. For reals. No teachers to take the responsibility of my children for 7+ hours a […]
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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This is a great gust post by Families First. Families First, a Colorado nonprofit founded in 1986, serves a dual purpose – providing support services for families to prevent child abuse and neglect, and offering residential treatment for young, abused children. Through its proactive parent education classes and outreach, free statewide support line (1-800-CHILDREN), and residential […]
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 […]
