Author Archives: Janae

About Janae

Hello from Colorful Colorado! My name is Janae and I live at the edge of the beautiful Rockies with my six kids and wonderful husband. We’re a busy family who loves to work together, learn together, and most of all, play together. Like a post? Please comment.

Families Who Play Together, _____________

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Janae

Fill in the blank: Families Who Play Together, _____________ a. Stay Together b. Learn Math c. Both! If you answered “C”, you’re right! Heidi’s post a couple of weeks ago about Lazy Parenting really hit a cord with me and … Continue reading →

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Snores Be Gone!

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Janae

My husband is a snorer. Always has been. But, alas, I think I have finally found a way that he does not always have to be one. A few weeks ago, a friend introduced me to an essential oil called … Continue reading →

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Best Kitchen Organizer

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Janae

I am notorious for writing down names, numbers, notes, what-have-you on random pieces of paper and then losing them. Luckily, a few years ago, I came up with a plan that changed all of that. It’s my favorite organizer…A simple … Continue reading →

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Cookie Sculptures

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Janae

This week I was introduced to a fabulous entertainment idea for kids of all ages: Cookie Sculpturing. I needed a cookie recipe that would let my preschool kids shape people out of it. Most recipes were too sticky or wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Hooded Towel

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Janae

I’m often stumped by what gift to bring to baby showers. Sure, there are clothes, diapers, and other essentials, but my favorite gift when my first baby was born was a hooded towel. Since then, I’ve been making these towels … Continue reading →

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Homemade Microwave Popcorn

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Janae

I was so excited the other day when I stumbled upon this recipe. I have longing for a substitute for microwave popcorn since I’ve never been able to find a brand that isnt’ chuck full of chemicals and partially hydrogenated … Continue reading →

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An Easy Do-It-Yourself Tip for Stripped Wood

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Janae

Have you ever found that a hinge or screw has come loose, only to find that the wood that it has been screwed into is now stripped and far too large for the screw? If so, here is my number … Continue reading →

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Declutter the Whole House in Minutes

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Janae

I so wish I could remember the source of this incredibly great idea. I know I found it in a great book on well-being and living a wholesome life. Beyond that, I can’t remember much. If any of you know … Continue reading →

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A tip for Morning Sickness Sufferers

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Janae

I have just exited the first trimester of my 6th child and good riddance. I absolutely hate first trimester, as I’m sure so many women do. There’s something about nausea that is simply not pleasant. There are so many things … Continue reading →

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Out with the butter; In with the Olive Oil

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Janae

There are many reasons why olive oil is better for you than butter. In short, it promotes the “good”cholesterol…the kind that actually fights the “bad”, plaque-producing cholesterol in your blood. Butter, on the other hand, contains the “bad” cholesterol…a wise … Continue reading →

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