Mama Drama: Potty Training On The Go
September 3, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment

Dear Mama Drama:
My two year old is potty training and has moved into wearing “big girl panties.” I am freaked out about taking her out of the house because I’m afraid she’ll have an accident and will become too discouraged. How can I take her out and help her to be successful?
~ Stuck in the [...]

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Next, she’ll be asking why she can’t pierce her navel
April 30, 2008 – 12:48 am | 10 Comments

In preparation for having children, I devoured books about how to take care of diaper rash. How to check for signs of dehydration. How to administer CPR on an infant. Once the children arrived and I felt like I’d mastered infancy, I sought out the books that discussed things like “how to raise confident [...]

When Arms Are Empty: A Pregnancy Loss Primer
April 29, 2008 – 12:47 am | 15 Comments

Every pregnancy ends.
Ideally, a pregnancy ends with an ice-chip-fueled marathon of contracting, pushing, or with the flash of a scalpel in an operating room. A bundled baby with goopy eyes and a little hat is placed into welcoming arms, at last. Cameras capture, footprints are rocked onto scrapbook paper, a name is given. When [...]

A sneak peek at our revolutionary, best-selling parenting book
April 28, 2008 – 12:00 am | 23 Comments

Editor’s Note: A special welcome to all our first-time visitors from The Colorado Women’s Expo! We are pleased to announce that Jenny Gallegos of Aurora is the contest winner for our weekend stay at family-friendly Summit Cove in Keystone.
Stay tuned for details on our Giveaway a Day ‘Til Mother’s Day Extravaganza and don’t [...]

Mother’s Day Brunch Aboard the Rio Grande Giveaway Tickets!
April 27, 2008 – 12:00 am | Comments Off

To my beloved husband,
Screw the flowers for Mother’s Day. This mama wants to get thrown on the train. See below.
XO
Amber
This year, families looking to forgo the traditional Mother’s Day gifts can treat mom to a moving feast, combined with unbelievable mountain scenery, on-board the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad.
The special “Throw Momma on [...]

Biggest Loser Boot Camp – Week Four (and Counting!)
April 25, 2008 – 12:05 am | 20 Comments

Editor’s Note: Are you joining us for the ultimate Girl’s Weekend Out at the Colorado Women’s Expo this weekend? Mile High Mamas will be there with loads of giveaways. Scroll down to see some of the fun!
One of the things I love most about Front Range Adventure Boot Camp is the cohesive community of women [...]

Mile High Mamas Giveaways at the Colorado Women’s Expo!
April 25, 2008 – 12:00 am | Comments Off

Mile High Mamas will have a booth at the Colorado Women’s Expo this weekend! We have partnered with many fantastic companies (including Universal Pictures and Sony Films) and will announce our Mother’s Day Giveaway Extravaganza. Swing by, say “hi” and brown nose me for the chance to win:
Grand prize: A weekend stay at [...]

The kid has a future at Jamba Juice
April 24, 2008 – 12:12 am | 5 Comments

Declan: “Daddy! Mama and I just made smoothies!”
Bryan: “Really?! What is in ‘em?”
Declan: “Oranges, Grape, Strawberries, Yogurt, Ice and Milk.”
Bryan: “Cool! What do you call it? You should come up with some fun, funky name.”
Declan: “Orange Grape Strawberry Yogurt Milk Ice Smoothie”
Bryan: {Pause} “Well. That is descriptive. And looong.”