Education

New: Chipotle Patron Margaritas + Cultivate Foundation

  • Posted on May 3, 2013
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Note: Chipotle provided food and beverages but photos and words in this post are mine. When Chipotle called to ask if I wanted to try their new Patron margaritas for Cinco De Mayo, I had one question:"You guys serve margaritas?"Apparently they always have, but just…
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Safety First

  • Posted on March 20, 2013
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We're at this weird age with Dex that he is old enough to stretch his wings a bit, but he's still pretty vulnerable. Mostly because, even though we live in an urban part of Denver, his life has been fairly sheltered and protected. Although, given…
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10 Great Ideas for Valentine’s Day

  • Posted on February 14, 2013
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There has been a flurry of amazing pins for Valentine's Day over the last week, so I thought I would share some of my holiday favorites. I know we all could have used these about a month ago, but I, for one, will be saving…
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Awesome Classroom Assignment for Valentine’s Day

  • Posted on February 12, 2013
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One of the mottos at Dex's school is to teach the whole child. I love how sometimes that means emotional growth, not just academics.For Valentine's Day, they were asked to write a personal note to every single other classmate. Not just "Happy V-day, Love -…
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Good vs. Well

  • Posted on January 28, 2013
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There was something early on in my marriage that threatened to tear us apart. A small corner of the grammar world that has turned into one of my biggest pet peeves. No... not "you're vs. your" ... or the one I usually am a victim…
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