Category Archives: Goals

The Great Christmas Exchange

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Janae

Each year as the Christmas season approaches, I have mixed feelings. On one side, I absolutely love Christmas. I love giving gifts. I love helping my kids find and make gifts for each other. I also love hosting a Christmas … Continue reading →

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What About Potty Training?

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Cheri

Potty training.  Ugh.  Do you feel the same way?  Let me tell you my story.  My firstborn is a dream.  So easy.  So accomodating.  So mature.  I was worried about potty training, but took the advice of everyone I met … Continue reading →

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What Flavor Are You?

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Kerri

What’s your favorite kind of ice cream? Apparently, it says something about you: Double Chocolate: You tend to be lively, creative and dramatic. Always the life of the party, you charm everyone you meet with your enthusiasm and sense of … Continue reading →

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Making Time for Each Other

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Cheri

Life is busy.  When you add work, home, and kids to the mix, life can be even more chaotic and crazy.  Its interesting that when you’re dating, you MAKE time for each other, even finding silly excuses just to be … Continue reading →

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“I Love You” BedTime Ritual

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Kerri

As parents, we are well aware of the impact of our words towards our children.  Experts have reiterated the need to emphasize the positive, catch your children doing something good, and focus your energies on acknowledging the positive behavior, rather … Continue reading →

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What About Those Last (#?) Lbs.?

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Sunny

When I started college, I lived on campus and ate in a cafeteria.  Having grown up eating out about once a year (McDonald’s on the way home from a road trip, and we were allowed two items only, one of … Continue reading →

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Date Night Co-op

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Janae

A few years ago, our family made a big and bold move.  We left our business in Nevada and crossed two states to Colorado in hopes of living our own version of “Far and Away” by staking our flag in … Continue reading →

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Adventure Mom

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Kerri

Ahh…see that smile on my face?  That’s a genuine smile.  I love my family.  I love the 4th of July.  I love the beach.  I love ice-cream.  And the day this picture was taken, I was getting the combination of … Continue reading →

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Keeping It Balanced

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Janae

Hello from Colorful Colorado!  My name is Janae and I live at the edge of the beautiful Rockies with my five kids and wonderful husband. We’re a busy family who loves to work together, learn together, and most of all, … Continue reading →

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Discipline on a Dime

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Heidi

Something happens when a child learns to speak: their ears shut down.  Unless, of course, you’re offering them candy or a chance to see a movie or something of desire.  But remind them of a responsibility and forget it, they … Continue reading →

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