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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Colorado Moms Voice Their Opinions About President Obama’s Speech to Schoolchildren
September 8, 2009 – 12:00 am | 27 Comments
Colorado Moms Voice Their Opinions About President Obama’s Speech to Schoolchildren

In case you have been living under a rock, President Obama will address the nation’s children at noon today from Wakefield High School in Arlington, Va. I first heard about the the debate that is swirling around his speech as I listened to NPR’s riveting social commentary in the car.
OK, so it was a [...]

Trip of the Month: Beyond Twilight–The Olympic Peninsula for Families
September 6, 2009 – 9:13 pm | Comments Off
Trip of the Month: Beyond Twilight–The Olympic Peninsula for Families

I’ll admit it: when I got invited to tour the Olympic Peninsula, my first thought was not about exploring this emerald Shangri-La. That was my second thought.
My mind initially turned to a certain vampire named Edward who has turned a nondescript logging community in the heart of the Olympic Peninsula into an international destination. [...]

Productive Playgroup: A Great Start in Early Childhood Education
September 6, 2009 – 7:01 am | 4 Comments
Productive Playgroup: A Great Start in Early Childhood Education

Today’s Guest Blogger is Sarah West, a 34-year-old stay-at-home mother of two boys. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, golfing, traveling and cooking.
It’s crazy how busy our babies are these days. We have our infants in organized activities or parent/tot groups because we don’t want to miss out on any developmental opportunities. [...]

Groovy Music City Review
September 5, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Groovy Music City Review

Groovy Music City
Sibelius Software by Avid Technology
Imagine how much fun it would be creating a futuristic looking city with buildings, aliens, robots, planets and much, much more! Just drag and drop the animated pictures into place. Now imagine all of those images having sounds of various musical instruments, and by creating a picture – you’ve [...]

Obama Speech Divides Parents
September 4, 2009 – 12:41 pm | 13 Comments
Obama Speech Divides Parents

President Barack Obama’s plan to address the nation’s students during the school day Tuesday has polarized parents over whether it’s OK for their kids to listen to the speech.
On one side are parents who say the webcast speech to K-12 students is “political recruiting” and “spreading the liberal agenda.”
On the other are those who say [...]

Mamas’ Event Round-Up: Labor Day and Beyond
September 4, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Mamas’ Event Round-Up: Labor Day and Beyond

Labor Day Weekend means two things: The end of summer (let’s have a moment of silence), and the Taste of Colorado at Civic Center Park. It’s definitely the biggest thing going this weekend. Live music, great food, and a special area for the kids, with a stage and plenty of hands-on activities. The KidzStage is [...]

Featured Blogger: Aimee of Greeblemonkey
September 4, 2009 – 12:01 am | 7 Comments
Featured Blogger: Aimee of Greeblemonkey

Mile High Mamas is proud to present our next Featured Blogger: Aimee of Greeblemonkey!
What is the name of your blog? How did you choose this name?
Greeblemonkey. “Greeble” and “Monkey” were the two nicknames of my son when he was in my belly. Greeble is a made up name that my husband thought just sounded fun. [...]

Baby Activity Logger iPhone app to the Rescue!
September 4, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Baby Activity Logger iPhone app to the Rescue!

Just had a baby? Can’t find that random piece of paper where you swore you were going to start to keep track of your baby’s feedings? Well look no more, keep track of those feedings and more on your iPhone, yes on your iPhone!
The Baby Activity Logger is an iPhone app for [...]

There has to be a better name for babysitter, because babies don’t like that
September 3, 2009 – 12:00 am | 9 Comments
There has to be a better name for babysitter, because babies don’t like that

The fastest way a woman can age herself is to share what she made per hour as a teenaged babysitter.
$2.
What a bargain!
For a mere $2 an hour, neighborhood parents secured the health and safety of their children for a childless Friday night on the town. The $6 to $8 they shelled out [...]

Daily Deal: Officially Launching September 14!
September 2, 2009 – 1:36 pm | Comments Off
Daily Deal: Officially Launching September 14!

Want a deal? You’ve come to the correct place!
Be sure to check back on Monday, September 14 when we will begin publishing a Deal of the Day targeted to Colorado moms.
Got a great deal you want to pitch? Email danielle [at] milehighmamas [dot] com for consideration.