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Slime is all the rage these days! We have our own recipe for slime when I would use slime in my autistic son’s various therapies. Nowadays people are getting creative…

If you are raising a child on the autism spectrum, chances are you have witnessed a meltdown or two. Autistic children simply have a lower tolerance for loud noises, crowded…

I love spring in Colorado — especially trips to the farmer’s market! The kids and I wander through, checking out produce from local farmers, crafts from local vendors, and some pretty tasty food made right there in front of us. One of my favorite things is discovering fruits and veggies we’ve never tried before –…

Denver is a hotspot for activities for kids. With some of the best zoos and museums in the Southwest, it’s a great place to visit and an even better place…

  Summer break is fast approaching! Colorado summers can get quite HOT. And heat makes for cranky, whiny kids. What’s the best way to snap a kid out of a sour mood? Stick…

This is a guest post from Veronica Daehn Harvey. Veronica lives in Western Colorado with her amazing husband and children. Read more from her at singlemomwithlove.com.  [divider] Looking for activities…

This is a guest post from Catherine who blogs at Evolving Motherhood which is a site dedicated to learning and growing through motherhood. Follow Catherine on twitter and facebook!  [divider] Denver is a fun place to go,…

With more states passing laws legalizing recreational marijuana, parents today are facing a new challenge with their kids and teens. Trying to deter kids from experimenting with marijuana is an ongoing battle, and it will get increasingly hard the more they see in the news and society that it can be used recreationally, as well…

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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Ghasts and Blazes and fire; oh my! The Nether Realm in Minecraft is a very hectic and hard to survive dimension, especially when the player has no idea what to…

One of the best things about a Carnival cruise is Camp Carnival. Having this service means your kids can have extra fun and you don’t have to worry about them.…

We are part of the Netflix #StreamTeam helping bring you great information about a variety of shows and movies. Can we finally agree that it’s inevitable that kids will have…

As a society we often love that stay busy mentality, many families are found to be on the go a majority of their life. With the on the go mentality…

If you’ve ever travelled internationally wth kids, you know how expensive it is. There’s the hotel, food and entertainment for everyone. Airfare is outrageous, and long layovers can add an…

If you’re looking for an adorable, delicious treat for the kids that’s not too heavy, these fun springtime fortune cookies are the perfect solution. Whether you put them out to start…

My husband and I used to snowboard a lot. Oddly enough, we hit the slopes in California more than we did after we moved to Colorado…because here we had kids. Taking…

Sometimes you need a quick, but impressive snack for a playdate. Or maybe you want to shake up your breakfast routine. I was excited when I was asked to partner on…

The hottest movie right now is LEGO Batman. It’s #1 at the box office for the 2nd week in a row! My boys keep quoting lines and begging to go back…

Okay, these are so adorable your kids will beg you to make gummies of all kinds! Who knew it would be so easy as well?! These fun Shamrock Gummies are…