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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Oral-B Stages Prize Packs!
February 17, 2008 – 12:48 am | Comments Off

Congratulations to Kristine C., winner of our ballet tickets, Ashlee L., winner of our “Living the Dream” T-shirt, Pamela B., winner of our Least Likely 2 Breed balms and Amy S. won our Shabby Apple dress.
Whoever designated February as Children’s Dental Health Month obviously did not take into account that The Holiday of Candy and [...]

Proof that I really am a romantic at heart (and elsewhere)
February 15, 2008 – 1:06 am | No Comment

Make sure to scroll down to enter to win a mama’s night out at the Colorado ballet! Also, today is the final day to enter to win our Least Likely 2 Breed balms, Living the Dream shirt, and tomorrow is our Shabby Apple dress giveaway deadline.

Our Memorable Valentine’s Day Cards
His:
To my wife, my true love. [...]

Colorado Ballet Tickets Giveaway for Mama!
February 15, 2008 – 12:47 am | Comments Off

Our final giveaway for our Valentine’s Week of LOOOOOVE is two tickets to the Colorado Ballet’s production of Coppélia – the perfect night out for mama! This whimsical tale of young love and comedy involving a doll comes to life February 23rd – March 2nd.
This classic ballet is filled with magic and mayhem. [...]

The love story of a reformed, annoying serial dater
February 14, 2008 – 1:00 am | No Comment

Editor’s Note: Don’t forget to scroll down to enter our Valentine’s Day giveaway: the beautiful dress of your choice from Shabby Apple!
To say I was boy crazy growing up would be an understatement. Each page of my teenage diary had the name of a different guy. I didn’t like being boyfriend-less. I [...]

Valentine’s Day Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway for Mama
February 14, 2008 – 12:06 am | Comments Off

I hate shopping for dresses. It seems I can never find anything stylish, flattering and reasonably modest. Until I was introduced to Shabby Apple and I fell in love with every single design. This, from the ultimate tomboy.
Shabby Apple has 31 different dresses, ranging in styles from black, flirty, sophisticated and shabby soiree. The [...]

Romancing the Toad
February 13, 2008 – 1:19 am | 8 Comments

Editor’s note: Make sure to also scroll down to enter to win our “Living the Dream” T-shirt giveaway!
I’ve been happily married for eleven and a half years. My husband is my best friend. Our marriage isn’t perfect, but it is a safe place where love is unconditional and nobody shoplifts.
My husband never took me [...]

Living the Dream Shirt Giveaway
February 13, 2008 – 12:33 am | Comments Off

**We do not endorse Living the Dream. They are the only organization we have ever worked with that did not follow through on awarding the winner a prize. Their business practices are very unethical.**
Eight years ago, I had the corner office at a chic public relations agency and showered daily. Fast forward to 2008 when [...]

A love story of stalking, felines and an attempting shooting
February 12, 2008 – 1:12 am | No Comment

Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Julie, who gave birth to Oliver Sebastian, born January 31 at 12:46 p.m. He measured in at 7 pounds 9 ounces, 20 inches! Also scroll down to see our hilarious balms giveaway from Least Likely 2 Breed!
About a week before Valentine’s Day in 1995, I broke up with my boyfriend.
It [...]

Hilarious Least Likely 2 Breed Balms Giveaway
February 12, 2008 – 12:43 am | Comments Off

Let’s face it: pregnancy and motherhood aren’t always what they are cracked up to be. With an emphasis on cracked. Enter Least Likely 2 Breed’s balms that will surely be a hit at your next baby shower or outing to the country club.
While the rest of us were dreaming of sleep [...]

University of Colorado’s Family-Oriented Valentine’s Day Fundraiser
February 9, 2008 – 12:00 am | Comments Off

Congratulations to Sheila L., winner of our MA! motherhood with attitude box set!
I made it perfectly clear when my husband and I got married that even though Valentine’s Day, our anniversary and my birthday fall on the same week, they are three separate and distinct occasions and should be celebrated as such. Yeah, right. [...]