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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A mama’s worst nightmare: losing a child
May 30, 2008 – 12:00 am | 41 Comments

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I just heard some news about my college roommate. Horrible news. Last week, she and her family were involved in a car accident while en route from Colorado to Utah. Her oldest daughter was killed.
How does a person ever recover from the death [...]

Is your child’s sunscreen doing more harm than good?
May 29, 2008 – 12:00 am | 7 Comments

Amy (aka Crunchy Domestic Goddess) is a guest blogger, wife and mother of two who lives outside of Denver. Passionate about attachment parenting, informed birth choices, green living and photography, Amy is trying to change the world, one blog post at a time. Her blog is Crunchy Domestic Goddess.
Spring is in the air here in [...]

Where this mom draws the line
May 28, 2008 – 12:36 am | 16 Comments

When I gave birth to my three children, I went from a being free-wheeling, fun-loving, fly-by-the-seat-of-your-capris kind of gal, who could hop in a car and go at a moment’s notice to a diaper bag-hauling, over-protective, sleep deprived, germaphobe with a Super Woman complex. Sound dramatic? Sound familiar?
I remember getting [...]

Birthday Wishes for my Beloved Natural Disaster
May 27, 2008 – 12:00 am | 30 Comments

Dearest Hurricane Hadley,
It is that time again – when I reflect upon this past year and divulge items that will be used as evidence in your future therapy sessions. It is difficult to believe you are finally four! The Terrible 3s certainly trumped the Terrible 2s but with them came an increased sense of awareness [...]

Memorial Day Wishes
May 26, 2008 – 12:00 am | Comments Off

As you enjoy your Memorial Day with family and friends….

Just take a moment to remember what it is all about.

BabyTime Expo Tickets Giveaway!
May 25, 2008 – 12:33 am | Comments Off

Congratulations to Kathy L., winner of our Elitch Gardens family four-pack giveaway!
I remember walking into Babies R Us when I was pregnant and leaving in tears because I was so overwhelmed about what to buy.
And also because I was a hormonal, stressed-out mess.
I wish the BabyTime Expo had been around. This event gives parents [...]

Free Grand Opening Weekend at Jungle Quest!
May 24, 2008 – 12:00 am | Comments Off

Weekends at Mile High Mamas are often dedicated to freebies and we have the ultimate giveaway: a free weekend at play for everyone!
Jungle Quest is opening a new 12,000-square-foot facility in Thornton and their Grand Opening Discovery Weekend (Saturday, May 31 – Sunday, June 1 from 9 am – 6 pm.) is free to the [...]