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 Weekend Fun
November 20, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Free Weekend Fun

There’s quite a bit of free stuff going on again this weekend.  Should be a great time to get out with your kids and enjoy the weekend!
Don’t forget about the Free Movie Event on Saturday morning. 
You can head to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science for a Fiesta Free Day on Sunday from 9am-5pm.  [...]

Mama Drama: Water Worries and Siblings~Friends or Enemies?
November 20, 2009 – 12:01 am | 3 Comments
Mama Drama: Water Worries and Siblings~Friends or Enemies?

Dear Mama Drama:
My three year old has been taking swimming lessons every week for the past year. Since he transitioned from mom and baby classes he has struggled with separation anxiety. Even though I’m right near the side of the pool, he screams and cries. We have tried having me outside of the pool area [...]

How to Delete a Facebook group
November 20, 2009 – 12:01 am | One Comment
How to Delete a Facebook group

Hmmm…. have you created a Facebook group and changed your mind? Don’t want it out there anymore?
There seems to be no simple way to delete a Facebook group so here  is how to do it…..
First send a message to everyone in your group about closing the group. Then remove everyone from the group so you’re [...]

Where there’s a Will, there’s a way
November 19, 2009 – 12:01 am | One Comment
Where there’s a Will, there’s a way

Recently I was approached by several of my friends who asked, “Do I really need a Will?” They, like many other young parents, believed they didn’t need one because they did not have enough assets to warrant having a Will prepared. However, if there’s ever a time you need a Will, it’s when [...]

Daily Deal-Thanksgiving Fun with Kids
November 19, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Thanksgiving Fun with Kids

We are having Thanksgiving at our house this year.  It is the first time in a couple of years.  We don’t live near family(except a brother in Fort Collins) so typically we are with church friends for Thanksgiving.  This year it’s the same, but we are hosting!
Since the Broncos are playing we decided to eat later in [...]

Weekly Event Round-up: Alice in Wonderland, the Backyard Bang Rail Jam and A Dickens of a Christmas Train
November 18, 2009 – 10:25 am | Comments Off
Weekly Event Round-up: Alice in Wonderland, the Backyard Bang Rail Jam and A Dickens of a Christmas Train

In the Denver area and looking for some fun things to do with your family this weekend? The Mile High Mamas’ weekly event round-up has a little something for everyone!
Saturday-Sunday. Holiday light displays get the science-fiction treatment at the “Hudson Holiday” event at Hudson Gardens and Event Center. Presented by the Museum of Outdoor Arts, [...]

The Un-Soccer Kid
November 18, 2009 – 12:01 am | 9 Comments
The Un-Soccer Kid

Declan was born two months premature and while he never qualified for services, he always lagged behind a bit – especially physically. Especially in his gross motor skills. Especially in not falling over at every possible occasion. Now, trust me, at 7 years old, he is a totally normal kid – and I am thinking [...]

Harmony LiteRider Backless Booster Seat Review
November 18, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Harmony LiteRider Backless Booster Seat Review

Harmony LiteRider Backless has a booster car seat that makes it easy and affordable to insure your child’s safety in every car they ride in.  This booster seat is ideal for children who are too old to want to sit in a car seat, but not big enough to be safe without one.  It fits [...]

Daily Deal-Fleece Sale at Gap Outlets
November 18, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Fleece Sale at Gap Outlets

The beauty of living in a metro area is the wide selection of stores…and outlet malls!  I have always been a fan of outlet malls, but never had any near me growing up.  It was always a treat to be able to stop at the one on the way to Minneapolis, MN every summer.  My [...]

Daily Deal-Saturday-at-the-Movies Event
November 17, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Saturday-at-the-Movies Event

You have a chance to bring your children to one of two free movies this weekend! 
The Starz Denver Film Festival is hosting their Saturday-at-the Movies event on Saturday, November 21st.  This event is for the whole family with screenings of two kid-friendly films.  It’s Hollywood-style with a red carpet and giveaways!
Bring a new toy for The Salvation Army the [...]