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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The Pink Ribbon Chronicles: Would You Shave Your Head For A Friend?
October 9, 2009 – 12:00 am | 13 Comments
The Pink Ribbon Chronicles: Would You Shave Your Head For A Friend?

Guest blogger Sonja Wieck did. She is mom to 3-year-old Annabelle and wife to Troy who is an actuary for Cigna. This Denver mama has competed around the world in triathlons from Olympic Distance World Championships in Gold Coast Australia, to Ironman Canada last year. Her passion in life is to help moms regain their [...]

Fun Fall Activities & Events in Denver!
October 8, 2009 – 12:02 am | Comments Off
Fun Fall Activities & Events in Denver!

Looking for something fun to do in Denver now that fall is here?  Well, search no more!  Here is a great list of Free Days, Events, Festivals and Fun things to do right here in the Mile High area!  There is something for everyone on this list.  Be sure to check it out!
FREE DAYS
Botanic Gardens [...]

A Suburbanite’s Guide to Downtown Denver
October 8, 2009 – 12:01 am | 3 Comments
A Suburbanite’s Guide to Downtown Denver

Amber Allen-Sauer is a former/future Software Consultant and is currently the full time Mom of two little boys. She began blogging in 1997 with a “Personal Homepage” on Geocities, documenting her travels through her work. When Amber isn’t blogging she can be found on twitter @ambersa42.
Tucked safely in the ‘burbs sipping my morning coffee, I [...]

Fall Festivals & Halloween Events
October 8, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Fall Festivals & Halloween Events

Looking for some Fall Festivals to attend?  Need some Halloween Events for your Little Ghosts and Goblins?  Check out our list of fun things to do in the area!
FALL FESTIVALS, CORN MAZES AND PUMPKIN PATCHES
For a complete listing of corn mazes and pumpkin patches throughout the state, check out this link.
Denver Botanic Gardens Corn Maze [...]

Daily Deal-Thursday’s Thrifty Tip
October 8, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Thursday’s Thrifty Tip

It’s time for Thursday’s Thrifty Tip again! 
How’d you do last week?  Did you think twice before buying that new pair of shoes, adorable outfit for your little one, or that beautiful picture for your bare wall?
This week addresses YOU.  As moms we need to treat ourselves occasionally.
There are things you can do to treat yourself [...]

The Wienermobile: A Vehicle for Family Bonding
October 7, 2009 – 8:00 am | 13 Comments
The Wienermobile: A Vehicle for Family Bonding

I get to do a lot of cool things through my job such as the time my family got an all-access pass at Disneyland or when we got an exclusive tour of the National Museum of Natural History.
OK, so may we didn’t actually do these things but we recently experienced something equally as life-altering:
My family [...]

Rolling with the punches at the Denver Roller Dolls derby bout
October 7, 2009 – 12:16 am | 10 Comments
Rolling with the punches at the Denver Roller Dolls derby bout

A couple of Saturdays ago, I, PrincessDIE!, and my husband, Osama bin Skatin, took our children on a family date night. Where did we find good, clean fun?
At the Denver Roller Dolls matchup of the championship-defending Bad Apples and the challenging Green Barrettes. (Disclaimer: children are free, and the Denver Roller Dolls comped us two [...]

Daily Deal:Various Restaurant Deals
October 7, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal:Various Restaurant Deals

Eating out can add up quickly, but with a couple coupons you can save some money and have more food for your family!
Quiznos has a couple of printable coupons available right now. 
Free Sub when you purchase another sub(of equal or greater price) and a fountain drink 
AND
$1 off 1 Sub, $2 off 2 Subs, or $3 [...]

Daily Deal-Free Zoo Day at the Denver Zoo!
October 6, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Free Zoo Day at the Denver Zoo!

It’s great to bring your kids to various attractions in Denver, but after awhile they can add up quickly. Thankfully there are plenty of free venues throughout the year.
On Wednesday, October 7th head to the Denver Zoo for a free visit!
Dours are 9am to 6pm. 
Looks like the next free day at the Denver Zoo will [...]

Making “A Day Made Better” For One Lucky Teacher!
October 6, 2009 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Making “A Day Made Better” For One Lucky Teacher!

We could all use a better day sometimes. Recently, a Littleton teacher’s day was made better thanks to Office Max and MomItForward. The “A Day Made Better” program is wrapping up this week as it has spanned the country, surprising teachers with huge boxes of classroom supplies and some with $1,000 gift cards! Their lofty [...]