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Best Black Bean Soup
I have probably been at least a part time worrier my whole life, but I didn’t fully appreciate the dark depths my mind could travel to until I became a mother. In college, when it was time to fly...
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Cupcake Wars For Kids
I recently helped Emma, an eleven-year old friend of mine, co-host a Cupcake Wars for Kids. We had so much fun! I carpool with this adorable, creative eleven year old girl and since we have a longer...
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Champions for Kids / Snacks for Students
Being a single mom has given me a new perspective on a lot of things. At this stage in my parenting career, one of the most difficult parts of being on my own is figuring out how to make ends meet...
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Red Lentil and Rosemary Beet Soup
In case you were wondering what it is I do all day, I’ll tell you this: I take care of a baby. Sometimes there is Red Lentil Beet Soup, but mostly it’s all baby all the time lately. For the past nine...
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Brain Chase: Kids Summer Learning Challenge
Brain Chase is the coolest summer program (100% my own opinion!) and I’m really excited to tell you about it! It’s awesome in its own right, but it helps that there is the possibility of winning a...
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Brown Eggs and Jam Jars: A Book Review and Maple Taffy Adventure
A snow storm blew its way through New Mexico last week and here in Albuquerque, where the snow seldom mounts more than a couple inches and rarely lasts more than a couple hours, we ended up with two...
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GoldieBlox : On Making Mistakes and a Giveaway!
I know some people have a difficult time exposing their mistakes or owning up to them. My two divorces are the kind of mistakes, however, that inevitably invite public scrutiny. As much as I wish I...
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Local Roots: Community Gardens, Urban Farms, and Farmer’s Markets
Just last night my kids and I finished prepping our backyard garden plot and we are ready today to get a few things in the ground. Spring is finally happening! I can’t say we are very good at...
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Brain Chase 2015 + Giveaway
We just registered for 2 spots in the Brain Chase Summer Learning Challenge 2015! (I received one complimentary registration and purchased another so both of my eligible girls can participate) We are...
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Best Products for Curly Hair: Love Your Curls
Right now, if you tell my daughters they are beautiful, they will say, “I know.” It’s not vanity, it’s confidence and innocence. As a mother, I just want some sort of blueprint for how to do this...
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Backyard Garden: June
I have been trying to grow a backyard garden for years now. Though we have grown some things that were edible, I can’t say I’ve really had a lot of garden success. Every year I read and study and try...
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Brain Chase 2015: Supplemental Summer Learning Activity
It’s officially Summer Break 2015 here and we’re jumping right in! In addition to all the camping, hiking, gardening, swimming, and traveling we’re doing this summer, we’re also joining the Brain...
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Back to School Breakfast Party + Sandia Peak Tramway
It’s back to school for us this week and this year I will have three of my four kids in school all day long. I’m all tangled up about it! It’s good because they love school and I’m lucky enough to...
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5 Tips for Better Mornings with Kids
Having a simple and peaceful morning routine with your kids during the school year can make a huge difference in your family’s days, moods, and even school/work performance. If the kids feel rushed...
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The Best Way to Get Organized and Make Some Money Too!
I don’t read a lot of organizing books because I’ve always thought that the best way to get organized is to simplify. But while I used to be so much better at getting rid of clutter and making...
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An Alternative Gift Registry: Simplify the Holidays, Maximize Joy
It’s November, so it’s cool if I start talking about the Holidays now, right? I’ve got a really great way for you to cut out some of the holiday stress and clutter and really make the season...
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Shot at Life: Giving Tuesday
As long as polio exists anywhere, it is a threat to children everywhere. Today, we’re 99% of the way to eradicating polio all together. We need to finish the job! Let’s dance because a world without...
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Grandma’s Simple Chowder Recipe
This Simple Chowder recipe, with only a handful of ingredients, is a recipe from my grandmother and one of our family favorites. You can make it with clams, or with bacon, or just veggies. It’s creamy...
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What We Ate and Other Weekend Links
Another week, another meal. Here are some of the things we ate this week: A lot of stove top popcorn. We adore this recipe for Cheesy Herb Popcorn from Soulemama – I think we ate it almost everyday...
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Homemade All Purpose Cleaner: Spring Cleaning Tips for the Bathroom
Assemble your own Bathroom Cleaning Kit, get the Golden Rules for Bathroom Cleaning and Organizing, and an easy, green recipe for Homemade All Purpose Cleaner. Let’s get Spring Cleaning! This post is...
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