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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Help This Denver Mom Win Her Own Olympic Bid!
November 17, 2009 – 12:00 am | 8 Comments
Help This Denver Mom Win Her Own Olympic Bid!

I am notoriously unlucky.
I once went to France for a wedding, got lost en route and missed the entire celebration. The only contest I have ever won was the infamous Fred Seymour Elementary School Cakewalk.
And even then, I knocked my biggest competition out of the way when no one was looking.
That is why the news [...]

Win A Life’s Sweet Keepsake Photo Book (a $129.99 value)
November 16, 2009 – 8:37 am | Comments Off
Win A Life’s Sweet Keepsake Photo Book (a $129.99 value)

**CONTEST CLOSED. Congratulations to winner Pam Gibbs!**I cannot tell you how many pitches I receive for photo books. I dismiss most for the primary reason I do not have time to sit down and manually put together an album. But I always feel guilty about all the photos that sit on my computer’s hard drive.
And [...]

Daily Deal-80% off Restaurants.com
November 16, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-80% off Restaurants.com

Want to eat out at a nice restaurant, but can’t afford it?  Check out this deal!
Right now Restaurants.com has their gift certificates on sale for 80% off.  That means you can get a $50 gift certificate for $4, $25 gift certificate for $2, and a $10 gift certificate for $.80.  Hurry-today is the last day!
There [...]

Child’s play at the toy museum
November 16, 2009 – 12:01 am | 5 Comments
Child’s play at the toy museum

Recently, we visited the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys. The kids were very skeptical because how can a museum about miniatures, dolls, and toys be very cool? Seriously? This is how we are spending our Sunday afternoon? I think they pictured a sterile, roped off environment and not a hands-on and up-close experience. [...]

Expecting, the First Time Around
November 15, 2009 – 12:01 am | 4 Comments
Expecting, the First Time Around

Guest Blogger Gwen is expecting…for the second time. And once again, no baby bump or stretch-marks will grace her with their pending bambino. Step inside their world of growing a family through adoption. Follow along here at Mile High Mamas and her blog and get a candid feel for the ups, downs, highs, lows and [...]

House of Arden Designer Tutu Review/Giveaway
November 14, 2009 – 12:13 am | Comments Off
House of Arden Designer Tutu Review/Giveaway

Is there anything as cute as a precious little girl?  Okay, other than a handsome little boy.  For this review, we are going to focus on our girls.  I know this sounds horrible, but when I learned I was having a girl, I begged the Dr. to make her a boy.  Of course, the minute [...]

Healthy Kids Thank-A-Thon 2009
November 14, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Healthy Kids Thank-A-Thon 2009

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Need a unique way to blog about the holiday? Participate in the Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition’s Healthy Kids Thank-A-Thon 2009!
This is a FREE, fun, and easy way to utilize social media and celebrate Thanksgiving by promoting health for kids.
We often don’t think about our health until something is “wrong.” [...]

Mama Drama: Picky Eaters and Tall Tales
November 13, 2009 – 12:01 am | 2 Comments
Mama Drama: Picky Eaters and Tall Tales

Dear Mama Drama:
My two-year-old won’t eat anything except macaroni and cheese. I’m afraid to give him other things because if he doesn’t eat it he’ll be hungry. I see other children, even younger than him, eating a wide variety of foods. I am amazed that they will eat things like tofu and vegetables.
How can I [...]

Daily Deal-Coupon Codes L.L.Bean & Lands End
November 13, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Coupon Codes L.L.Bean & Lands End

If any of you are planning on doing some Christmas shopping this weekend these online deals may be helpful. 
Get a free $10 Gift Card with a $25 or more purchase at L.L. Bean.  Click here for details.  If you order online try using coupon code 3013598 to get free shipping.  This offer is valid until December 24th
At [...]

Mile High Mamas Gather For Fun Evening to Benefit a Great Cause
November 12, 2009 – 5:47 am | Comments Off
Mile High Mamas Gather For Fun Evening to Benefit a Great Cause

On Tuesday night, Colorado’s most influential social media moms were on a mission.
A large group of Mile High Mamas gathered at Morton’s steakhouse to sample their delicious new Bar Bites menu (shameless plug: these delicious appetizers are only $5 from 5-6:30 p.m and 9 p.m-close).
Our charity-driven partner Mom It Forward assisted us in presenting [...]