tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:35:41 +0000It's all in the title....http://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)Blogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-6152173490701062596Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:51:00 +00002009-06-30T08:50:26.065-06:00Kathalogfiguring out the kinkshttp://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/08/my-new-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-4026282261339950641Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:29:00 +00002008-08-12T08:31:48.672-06:00Today is Vinyl Record Dayhttp://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/08/vinyl-record-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-6714431266377996810Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:13:00 +00002008-08-11T08:47:29.467-06:00 Today is National S'mores Day and I have a few twists to add to the s'mores treat. The standard recipes is Milk chocolate squares with a toasted marshmallow sandwiched between graham crackers. The toasted marshmallow softens the chocolate, creating a gooey treat. My twist to this treat is Bligo here to see how we make s'mores:http://kathalog.typepad.com/kathalog/http://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/08/national-smores-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-64605457414106087Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:24:00 +00002008-08-05T20:27:22.225-06:00Julian Beever is an English artist who is famous for his art on the pavements of England, France, Germany, USA, Australia and Belgium. Its peculiarity? for more of his work, go here: 3D pavement drawingshttp://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/08/is-this-real-thing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-554151256018193422Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:26:00 +00002008-08-02T09:13:09.927-06:00ColoradoAfter its first bid for statehood was vetoed by President Andrew Johnson, Colorado entered the Union on August 1, 1876, the year the United States celebrated its centennial. Thus, the thirty-eighth state is known as the Centennial State.Ute Indian Ute Indian Camp, Garden of the Gods, Shan Kive,Colorado, 1913.Taking the Long View: Panoramic Photographs, 1851-1991Among the early inhabitantshttp://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/08/colorado-august-1-1876.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-6505800263957583738Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:11:00 +00002008-07-30T12:12:53.806-06:00click here for free sampleshttp://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/07/free-bentley-wildflower-seeds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-3801754002323475820Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:48:00 +00002008-07-29T19:52:52.471-06:00 Accompanied by a police escort from the Clinton County Sheriff's Office, Friday he drove his old diesel pickup into the Raisor parking lot and bought himself a brand new, 2008 half-ton, shiny red Dodge Ram truck. What made the $26,670 purchase even more interesting was the manner in which he paid for it.Brant's payment was made up entirely of quarters and gold dollars he'd been saving since 1994http://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/07/penny-pincher-buys-08-truck-with-loose.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-687802135110054032Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:45:00 +00002008-07-29T16:22:38.214-06:00PLANET HEROES DVD : Mattel is giving away their new Planet Heroes DVD, "The Ace that Jumped Over the Moon" (US residents only)https://store.mattel.com/transition.aspx?TransitionID=141http://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/07/planet-heroes-dvd-free.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-237668181712369387Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:20:00 +00002008-07-29T10:27:46.930-06:00Pudding in a Cup1/4 cup of Milk1 Tablespoon instant puddingMaterials:1/4 cup measuring cupTablespoon measuring spoonPlastic spoon for each childOne 5 ounce cup per childMeasure the milk and pour it into the cup. Add pudding mix to the cup. Stir mixture well.http://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/07/pudding-in-cup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-8761165754786673905Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:34:00 +00002008-07-28T19:37:53.728-06:00Kid Cappuccinos Sit back and relax and enjoy this tasty after-school snack! Prep time: 5 min. Baking time: 1 min. Decoration time: 2 min. Difficulty: Easy What you'll need: 1 bag MILKY WAY® Brand MINIS®2 cups milk1 bag large marshmallows3 tablespoons SMUCKER’S MILKY WAY® Brand Topping <!-- Step by step --> What to http://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/07/kid-cappuccinos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-9150570200709320122Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:31:00 +00002008-07-20T19:39:00.165-06:00If you are planning a trip before Aug 2; print thisreading log and take your kids to lunch for free with adult purchasehttp://www.cicispizza.com/Kids_Fun.asphttp://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/07/free-kids-lunch-at-cicis-pizza.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-1959029819239722225Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:09:00 +00002008-07-06T16:12:09.353-06:00Go here to be entered for a chance to win a SchoolHouse Plannerhttp://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/07/free-home-school-planner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-8883838043220962880Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:02:00 +00002008-07-01T09:43:46.764-06:00One of our fun posters on my kids group just started sharing this idea and others jumped in with their recipes and advice. I love everything being shared and I have to share with you all! I'm going to try this on the 4th as we are traveling to Alamosa (2 hour trip) for the 4th for a cookout with family and I'm bringing........ a car cooking recipe! (laughing...I can't wait to see their faces)http://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/07/car-cooking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-5336044880751030201Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:06:00 +00002008-06-28T11:11:22.360-06:00Sinking SodaBring in cans of regular soda and diet soda and have students predict which will sink and float. Have students explain their predictions. Then drop both cans in a large bowl or tank of water. Have students make and record their observations. Why does the diet soda float? Why does the other soda sink? Have students research the Internet and determine if their predictions were correct. http://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/06/sinking-soda-and-other-science.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-3343439921127063492Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:12:00 +00002008-06-24T08:26:08.666-06:00http://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/06/my-boy-and-his-pup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-7717116857844319462Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:41:00 +00002008-06-24T08:27:03.328-06:00I receive a number of cooking magazines and I am subscribed to a number of recipe newsletters. I try a variety of them as often as possible. Here is one I rec'd in my email; this was fun for the boys to make and they loved the cinnamon tortillas. I used the leftover sauce and marinated and baked chicken with it. We make the Cinnamon Tortillas often so it was fun finding a new idea to try them http://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/06/cinnamon-dippers-and-salsas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-4455063253045460952Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:35:00 +00002008-06-28T07:54:00.985-06:00We are heading to the library today and stopping at Fazoli's to get the free kids meals because the boys read 5 books. We also do the BookIt program with Pizza Hut. Are there any other programs out there you can all share with me?Oh, and we're doing the reading program with the library and Barnes and Noble for free booksHere is the info on Fazoli's: For all you young readers out there, ask http://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/06/free-kids-meals-for-reading.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-5615374029815269182Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:32:00 +00002008-06-13T22:51:52.619-06:00A hidden treat in a tiny mountain town. I had to take several pictures as this was too large to get it all in one or two pictures. So, if you look at the variety of pictures embedded in the larger one, you'll see they are all different parts of the playground.http://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/06/woodland-park-colorado.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-6450520505332539791Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:27:00 +00002008-06-13T09:29:55.694-06:00Here is a cute idea from the M & M's website:Memory BookCreate a new tradition by making a memory book together with your kids. Then update it once a year as a mini time capsule keepsake.Prep time: 30 min.Difficulty: ChallengingWhat you'll need: * Felt * Construction paper * Yarn, string, thread or cord * Needle * Scissors * Glue * Crayons, markers or colored pencilsWhat to http://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/06/memory-books.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-751752214421863646Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:26:00 +00002008-06-09T21:19:07.386-06:00On the eastern side of the remote, high-mountain San Luis Valley, between the Blanca Massif and Crestone Needle, are the Great Sand Dunes, the tallest sand dunes in North America. The dunes cover approximately 39 square miles and rise to almost 750' above the valley floor.This is what we did over the weekend. We had fun touring a Gator Farm (Thanks for setting this up Vanessa - more will http://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/06/one-giant-sandbox.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-330936588386016819Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:12:00 +00002008-06-04T09:51:44.858-06:00(Clicking on the Countries will take you to a lesson plan for that country; clicking on the words in blue will take you to a website with that craft and pictures)I will provide info here on International Towne and then I will post the crafts and activities for each country in a separate post.International Towne helps middle school “world citizens” become well prepared for the financial realities http://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/06/international-towne.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-8215913836200084774Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:51:00 +00002008-06-04T11:20:50.037-06:00MexicoCalaveras PuppetsMaterials:* poster board* skeleton pattern* scissors* glue* wooden balloon sticks* paper fasteners* markers* various materials for clothes, hats, and props (sequins, colored paper, felt, feathers, flowers, etc.)Procedures:1. Cut out pattern of skeleton and trace the pattern on poster board2. Cut out traced pattern of skeleton on poster board3. Attach arms and legs to body http://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/06/international-towne-crafts-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-1537048695145505848Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:58:00 +00002008-06-30T09:59:32.915-06:00We watch the History channel and these were shared on one of my yahoo groups so I'm going to share them here and come back later to organize them. They would go well with the History Channels programs.Ancient Romehttp://www.historylink102.com/Rome/index.htmAncient Rome for Kidshttp://rome.mrdonn.org/index.htmlAncient Rome Timelinehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/http://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/06/rome-lessons.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-982631804256928820Fri, 02 May 2008 13:48:00 +00002008-05-02T08:19:17.248-06:001898Canon CitymansionColoradoGibsonWhen we moved to Pueblo West from Littleton, Colorado I made several trips to Canon City trying to decide where I want to set up permanent residence. There is a beautiful home called the Gibson Mansion in Canon City (not for sale) that I would drive by every time I was in Canon City as I just wanted to stare at it. I took family and friends sometimes telling them all that I would love to seehttp://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/05/1898-gibson-mansion-in-canon-city.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733297537521148503.post-2735695987176453965Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:28:00 +00002008-04-22T16:41:54.362-06:00We spent the past weekend in Denvercelebrating Brenden's 12th birthday.We had a good time swimming, walkingthe malls, making friends,celebrating.......The Lego Store at Colorado Mills Mallhad a designer putting together an 8fttall Yoda with the help of any and allkids even the dads jumped in on building.They had a very nice set up. The mall isreally big so the aisles are big; the Legostore set http://kathyincolorado.blogspot.com/2008/04/8ft-lego-yoda_22.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathy_in_Colorado)1