Body Back After Baby – Part 4

June 12, 2013
Photo Credit http://thebabypicz.com/

This is the final article in the series on post baby bodies.  And it’s going to be another one of those that is eye-rolling-ly obvious.  But is so important...
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Mom’s Gift

June 6, 2013
Family Rules - San Juan Parent

As a parent, I find I am always playing the trying game to make the best decisions and take the best actions with my parenting skills. If one thing...
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Next time they should just ring my doorbell

May 28, 2013
Deer eating flowers

The deer apparently like geraniums and pansies.  Bypassing an entire hedge of roses, they wandered right up onto my front porch last night and ate several planters full of...
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Taste the Sweetness

May 21, 2013
Taste the Sweetness


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Little Things Can Mean a Lot

May 10, 2013
Photo Credit Elizabethstreet.com

Many of us don’t really take much time for ourselves during the day.  We are constantly on the run and meeting the needs of others. Work, home, kids, you...
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More from All Things SJP

Family Summer Bucket List

May 28, 2013
Summer Bucket List Krista Montalvo

This summer our family decided to make a bucket list to hang on our fridge.  When we can’t think of something to do, we can look to our list...
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Did I Get Maple Syrup?

May 13, 2013
Make Maple Syrup

The results are in!  My family decided to tap our 100 year old red maple tree this Spring in the beginning of March in high hopes of making gallons...
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Mack’s Family Entertainment Center

April 29, 2013
Mack's Family Entertainment Center

Yesterday we finally visited the much raved about Mack’s Family Entertainment. Right next to San Juan Cinema in Montrose, Mack’s is packed with fun options around every corner. Below,...
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Spring Break in Western Colorado (and Beyond!)

March 28, 2013
Photo Credits Jump America

For those of you going somewhere exciting, I’m jealous! I have a wicked case of cabin fever. Nearly everyone we know is heading south, or west, or somewhere. This...
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Good Food

Flank Steak Recipe

Red Pepper with Flank Steak

Have you been flanked, yet?  How about skirted or flat-ironed?  No, this is not in reference to “50 shades of Grey!”  I’m talking about steaks.  Flank, and skirt steaks are very affordable and versatile! A flank steak can be grilled, broiled, sautéed, stir-fried and so on and so on.  I feel like I’m reading...

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May The Luck Of The Irish Bless You Today And Throughout The Year

My maiden name has its origins in Ireland and thus, we look forward to St. Patrick’s Day with a bit o’ enthusiasm every year. It has been fun as a parent to come up with recipes the kids can help with and one’s they don’t. I love having one recipe that is all about...

cow in field

Vary Your Dairy

Without becoming too political, the dairy industry has marketed their product well – “does a body good” and “got milk?” – all of us are familiar. The dairy industry is so influential that even the government has guidelines of how much of the stuff should be consumed daily. We are the only species that...

red pills with glass bottle

Move More, Eat Less

Over the holiday break we made our annual trek to Arizona to stay with my mom. While there I saw the first “bathing suit season is upon us” ad and said to myself, “Already?! It’s only the beginning of January for the love of Pete!” Maybe it does come a little earlier down there...

Good Reads

photo credit http://kevynnmalone.blogspot.com/

The Dog Stars by Peter Heller

If you’re wondering what the end of the world looks like or are searching...

big boy books

Summer Reading for Boys

I cannot believe that summer break is almost upon us!  Everyone I know is...

Felt Valentines

Felt Valentines

Valentine’s Day is on it’s way! Even though Valentine’s Day is for lovers,  I...

Geek Mom Projects, Tips and Adventures for Moms and Their 21st Century Families

Geek Mom: Projects, Tips, and Adventures for Moms and Their 21st Century Families

Geek Mom: Projects, Tips, and Adventures for Moms and their 21st century families by Natania...


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Dale Carnegie

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