August gets me all panicky about school starting, and how I haven’t maximized the summer or gotten nearly enough done. But August has so much to offer: Produce at its peak at the farmer’s market, the last of the summer concerts, fairs and festivals (except, not this week, sorry! Everybody’s gearing up for the Colorado [...]

Thanks for Julie Marsh of The Mom Slant for sharing her thoughts about Twitter………..
I’m not what you’d call an early adopter. I got my first cell phone as a safety precaution on my grad school commute through the sketchier parts of SE Washington DC. I joined Facebook in 2007, but deactivated my account [...]

I consider myself to be rather in-touch with what’s going on around me. I have over 400 “friends” on my personal Facebook Account. I have a bunch of people that I email, instant message/chat, text, or call on a regular basis. I try to stay on top of what’s going on with [...]

Recently I purchased an iPhone and discovered that my daughter is fascinated by my phone. She enjoys playing kid-friendly games my iPhone which led me to a search for age appropriate books in the form of an iPhone app.
I found a wonderful website called MobiStories, which are virtual mobile books that can be read [...]

Allow me to dispel a rumor: I did not cause the horrible storm that ravaged Denver last week.
A few so-called friends have accused me of praying it here so as to wipe out my husband’s pumpkin growing season. For those not in the know, I have been christened “The Pumpkin Widow” because I am [...]

I haven’t counted how many pairs made the return trip.
If all 56 made it back, it was a rousing success. If one or two are missing, I won’t be sad. I can’t even make if from my boys’ bedroom to the washer without leaving a trail of the tighties and the whities.
If more are missing, [...]

Wonder Bumpers by Go Mama Go Designs are the smart sleep solution and for today’s ultra-modern, designer baby nursery.
“Revolutionizing the baby bedding industry, the Wonder Bumpers’ innovative patent-pending design reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), protects your baby’s head and body, and prevents escape artists from climbing out of their crib.”

Redefining the [...]

Four words: Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. Head over to Sloan’s Lake and find out what all the fuss is about.
The Central City Opera House offers its family matinee program on Tuesday of this week. Take the kids for a mid-week field trip to see Rinaldo, enjoy the mountains, and get a little culture.
Also, don’t [...]

Mile High Mamas would like to share another blogger with you. This time we have Jillian Livingston of Is Dis Normal or Dysfunctional
What is the name of your blog? How did you choose this name?
Is Dis Normal or Dysfunctional
I came up with this title a long time ago as my husband and I were watching [...]

Guest blogger Janalee Card Chmel is co-owner of MA! motherhood with attitude and is a Denver-based freelance writer. She was shocked at the age of 40 to find out she was pregnant. Follow her journey each month.
So, as I have documented well, this baby was a surprise. Now, as the weeks pass, I recognize [...]