Charmed by Snakes at The Denver Museum of Nature and Science
February 7, 2012 – 7:00 am | 7 Comments

There’s a zoo at The Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
But it’s not lunchtime in the atrium or the parking lot on a free day. 60 creepy, slithery, and totally fascinating creatures have been collected into one fun-filled new exhibit called Lizards and Snakes. Recently, our family spent an evening getting to know the critters [...]

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Charity (and Saving) Starts At Home
February 28, 2008 – 12:32 am | No Comment

Carrying on a tradition from Bryan’s grandmother, Declan’s Grandma has been sending him cards with bits of cash in them for the past year or so. Lately, it’s been 5 dollars since Declan is, well, 5 years old. The only problem with this is now every time Declan gets anything in the mail – he [...]

Win two tickets to ski Keystone!
February 27, 2008 – 12:20 am | Comments Off

Got cute kids? They could land you on the slopes! Summit Cove, a family-friendly condo rental company in Keystone, is offering two tickets to ski Keystone Resort. And all we need is a picture of your little cutie!
Cheri Reesburgh is an avid Mile High Mamas reader and manages Summit Cove with her [...]

Men in tights and the women who watch them
February 26, 2008 – 12:48 am | No Comment

When Nini, my sister-in-law, and I stepped off the elevator and into the crowd at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, we didn’t know which way to go.
We had just left my car on the eighth floor roof of the parking garage. The fact I had to drive up the equivalent of the [...]

Postcards from the Edge (of the potty seat)
February 25, 2008 – 12:05 am | 24 Comments

After 3 years and 9 months, I can almost say that Hurricane Hadley is potty trained. If you are thinking, “Oh, great. Another potty training post. My kids have been trained for years and what does this have to do with me?”
It has everything to do with you…and the rest of mankind. Studies have [...]

Pigs Over Colorado Book Giveaway!
February 24, 2008 – 12:31 am | Comments Off

Congratulations to Karen J., winner of our pendant and earrings giveaway!
I am always eager to support local entrepreneurs but Kerry MacLean took her ideas to a new level by writing award-winning children’s books about Colorado. Join us for a fun Q&A and enter to win two of her books, the perfect gift for any [...]

Mama Blogger of the Month!
February 22, 2008 – 12:35 am | No Comment

Each month, Mile High Mamas will feature a different mama blogger from our blogroll (our listing of Colorado’s hottest mom blogs). We have chosen Amy from Crunchy Domestic Goddess for our latest spotlight. Amy is a fascinating mama who is a firm believer in green living and natural birthing.

1) What is the history behind the [...]

Life With Boys
February 21, 2008 – 1:29 am | No Comment

The Scene: We’re getting dressed for work and my 5-year-old son Declan is in the room goofing around and jabbering on. While he is jabbering on, he is continually looking at my, um, breasts. I lift his chin once. I lift his chin twice. Finally…
Aimee: “Declan, it’s not polite to stare at a woman’s breasts.”
The [...]

Womb Pendant and Earrings Giveaway
February 20, 2008 – 1:00 am | Comments Off

Congratulations to Kristine C., winner of our Colorado ballet tickets! Also, kudos to Sheila J. and Suzanna B., winners of our Oral B prize packs!
In honor of my birthday today, I thought I would offer you two of my favorite finds on Etsy – the Web’s hottest site for buying and selling all things handmade. [...]

Why I’d Rather Get Mauled by a Bear than Get a Bear at the Mall (theoretically)
February 19, 2008 – 12:08 am | No Comment

I was recently asked what I have against shopping malls. “What are you, some kind of commie?” “You have something against capitalism?!” “Don’t you know that malls are what make the world go round?!”
My answers:
1) Stay on topic
2) Sort of, but we’re talking about my aversion to MALLS
3) Isn’t that taught in seventh grade [...]

Hernias, Abstinence and Guardian Angels on the Move
February 18, 2008 – 12:24 am | No Comment

Last weekend, my husband Jamie helped his brother move to Utah. It allegedly went smoothly. Well, if you can count the U-haul’s brakes catching on fire going smoothly. Jamie called it a minor inconvenience.
It is a drive we did many times while we were dating. I lived in Salt Lake City while [...]