The Colorado Mommy

11/23/2015

We turned a cardboard box into a painting station! It's that easy 😉 and so much fun!

07/10/2015

Banana Oat Pecan Muffins

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Banana Oat Pecan Muffins 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup oatmeal (old-fashioned, not quick) ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla ...

06/23/2015

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Honey Teriyaki Drumsticks So easy and very tasty! A new spin on grilled chicken. Brine: 2 cups water 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 head garlic 2 tablespoons kosher salt Glaze: 1 cup teriyaki sauce 1...

06/14/2015

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I like to make a batch of buttermilk biscuits and put them in the freezer so I have them ready when I need some. Freshly baked biscuits are the best and I rarely need an entire batch at one time. T...

06/12/2015

Cherry Green Frozen Smoothie

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This is the perfect green smoothie that children and husbands alike with enjoy!  Each morning I make a big batch and we all share.  Best part is that Margo loves it and it's a such an easy way to w...

04/22/2015

All yoga classes are free today!

04/18/2015

Today my colleague Dr. Vanessa Ewing and I presented at the Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference on the importance of play.

Teachers and parents are bombarded by the message that they are somehow failing our kids, that the Asian countries are outperforming us, and that our children will be doomed to a lackluster life at best if we do not force more academic time into our school days. This has meant a decrease in time for creative play, exploratory learning, and other “non-academic” activities even for our youngest learners.

04/18/2015

Cheesy 'Goldfish' Crackers

Goldfish crackers are an ever popular snack for little ones.... but they aren't the healthiest with artificial dyes, lots of sodium and other GMO ingredients. So why not make your own? They're quite simple (I promise)! Ingredients: 1 ½ cups almond flour ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon baking soda 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large egg… [ 61 more words. ]

04/15/2015

Did you know that you can regrow green onions by simply putting them in water? Give it a try!

02/12/2015

Sweet Potato Waffles http://wp.me/p5rSlB-4U

Sweet Potato Waffles Ingredients: 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes, roasted and cooled (about 2 small sweet potatoes) 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 teaspoons baking powder 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract… [ 191 more words. ]

02/11/2015

02/04/2015

XC Skiing in the Roaring Fork Valley http://wp.me/p5rSlB-4N

We're always looking for fun outdoor activities to do together as a family and sometimes that is tricky with a little one, especially in the winter! For Christmas my parents-in-law got us a ski attachment for our Thule Chariot and we couldn't love it more. With Margo's new ride, we are able to enjoy some fresh air and get out on our skis too. [ 295 more words. ]