What parents should know about the conflicting news on school food
January 27, 2012 – 7:00 am | 2 Comments

The very same week we learned about the push to ban trans fats from Colorado school food, both at lunch and in before- and after-school snacks, another study asserted that junk food in school vending machines has no impact on students’ weight or obesity levels.
It’s confusing. Kind like all the conflicting studies about coffee [...]

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Daily Deal-Free Aveda Straightener Product
September 21, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Free Aveda Straightener Product

I always feel good when I straighten my hair, but it takes quite a bit to convince myself to do it.  Most days I end up gelling it and then it’s thrown in a ponytail mid-day.  I’m a typical woman-I have curly hair and would love straight hair.
Aveda is giving away a free Smooth Infusion™ [...]

Show Ford Around Denver Event!
September 21, 2009 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Show Ford Around Denver Event!

Calling all social media types! Mile High Mamas is co-hosting an event with Ford Motor Company on Tuesday, September 22. Ford’s Executive Director of Product Programs Frank Davis has been driving cross-country in his new 2010 Taurus and wants to meet up with YOU and hear your story about what makes Denver special. Join us [...]

Featured Blogger: Gretchen White of Lifenut
September 19, 2009 – 12:10 am | 12 Comments
Featured Blogger: Gretchen White of Lifenut

Mile High Mamas is proud to present our next Featured Blogger:  Gretchen White of Lifenut!
What is the name of your blog?
I have two blogs. Lifenut is my home blog and Snap Cake is my photo blog.
How did you choose this name?
Lifenut has nothing to do with politics or abortion. I’ve had people and blogrolls [...]

Product Review: Clementine Art’s All-Natural Soy Crayons
September 19, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Product Review: Clementine Art’s All-Natural Soy Crayons

My fabulous middle child (supposedly well-adjusted, but that’s for another day) came home from his first day in first grade the other week, with an adorable hand-print puzzle he’d made, just for us. And it stunk to high heaven. Holy moly, what do they put in those tempera paints?
Enter Clementine Art. This Boulder-based company has [...]

I am a weaner
September 19, 2009 – 12:00 am | 13 Comments
I am a weaner

I can think of several things my 8-month-old son finds more fascinating than nursing:
The dog walking through the room, signaled by jangling tags. A referee’s whistle on TV. The doorbell, kids yelling “Go Fish!”, flies buzzing, spiders batting their eyelashes, the whir of satellites miles above us.
He starts to nurse, then moments later he pops [...]

Mamas’ Weekly Event Round-up
September 18, 2009 – 12:01 am | No Comment
Mamas’ Weekly Event Round-up

This weekend marks the return of the festivals. More significantly, foreign festivals: Oktoberfest downtown, Festival Italiano at BelMar, and the Festival International in Aurora. I don’t know if it’s a last gasp before the cold sets in or what, but there is plenty to do in the next several days.
If you’re in the mood for [...]

Daily Deal-Fazoli’s Coupons
September 18, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Fazoli’s Coupons

It looks like Fazoli’s is going to release a new coupon every Monday.  Click here to get your free Kids Meal with the Purchase of an Adult Entree to use over the weekend.
Click on the Calendar of Offers.  If it doesn’t recognize your email address, click on the “Enter to Win Free Spaghetti for a [...]

The New Sea Monsters IMAX opens September 18th at the DMNS
September 17, 2009 – 12:03 am | Comments Off
The New Sea Monsters IMAX opens September 18th at the DMNS

A couple weeks ago, the three of us were invited to a special sneak preview of the newest IMAX adventure at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Along with the invitation was the warning: “this film merits a PG rating for some intense wildlife images, including scenes of simulated predation.”
So, of course, we decided [...]

Daily Deals-Free Portrait Package
September 17, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deals-Free Portrait Package

Tiny toes, adorable grins, chubby hands-moments that are priceless to capture.  Right now at Picture People you can get a free photo package with this coupon.  The package consists of:

1- 8×10
2 -5×7′s
8 -wallets

These have to be of the same image, but it’s still a great deal especially since there are no session fees to pay.  You [...]

Painting for Dummies
September 17, 2009 – 12:00 am | 2 Comments
Painting for Dummies

Guest blogger Melissa Howell blogs about her life with her three princesses and her Superman-look-alike husband at The Howell Herald. She is also a professional photographer specializing in babies and children. You can see her work at her website, Blue Prints Photography.
So you’ve decided to trade in your bare, white walls for something a little [...]