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-Thursday’s Thrifty Tip
October 1, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Thursday’s Thrifty Tip

Wow, where did September go?  I have to say I absolutely LOVE fall.  I think I say that about every season! 
Basically when it comes down to it-I love change.  I love the flowers and buds of spring, the feel of the hot summer sun, the colors and crisp air of fall, and the excitement and [...]

Trip of the Month: Enjoy Colorado’s spooky escapes with your family!
October 1, 2009 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Trip of the Month: Enjoy Colorado’s spooky escapes with your family!

Last October, I journeyed to Salem, Mass–the witch capital of the United States. While certainly not lacking in eerie stories and sites, I realized I did not need to travel across the country to get spooked.
Colorado Tourism has compiled a list of ghouls, goblins, ghosts and gobs of Halloween fun that will descend on [...]

Win a Trip to Keystone for Mile High Mamas’ Halloween Picture Contest!
October 1, 2009 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Win a Trip to Keystone for Mile High Mamas’ Halloween Picture Contest!

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO RACHAEL FRIESEN AND HER LITTLE LOBSTER!**
Got Halloween cuties?
Your little BOOS could land you a two-night stay at SummitCove, a family-friendly condo rental company in Keystone. A runner-up will receive a copy of Moon Handbook’s Guide to Denver.
Simply download your favorite Halloween photos of your children, past or present. There is [...]