Guest Blogger Jolene Park founded Healthy Discoveries in 2001, and with a passion for health, Jolene inspires her audiences to create balance in all areas of their lives. She promotes individual responsibility and believes in the power of information to provide options for choosing healthy lifestyles.  (Stock photo provided by gabrielbu.)
One of my most [...]

Calling all babies!
Mile High Mamas is teaming up with Seventh Generation and the Bachelorette’s Trista and Ryan Sutter to participate in the Million Baby Crawl, a cause that will demand stronger protection from toxic chemicals in our homes.
Bring your children, friends and your desire to make lasting change on November 18th to Flatiron Crossing’s [...]

In March 1996 I was hit and run over by a semi-truck while driving on the freeway. I obviously survived. I should not have. My car was broadsided by the semi and after a deadly pinball machine game, I wound up splattered against the median. The semi’s tire tracks mere inches behind my seat.
An experience [...]

Many of you Mile High Mamas were able to attend the Moms Night Out down at the Warwick Hotel in September.  It was a fabulous night.  The service was top notch and the food was excellent.
It’s a great place to bring your family for a great meal.  In fact you can save a little money [...]

Sometimes I find something so yummy and wonderful that I just have to share it with someone.  Who better to share with than you guys?   My sister lived in Texas and she was the one to originally introduce me to this amazing bakery.   It is called Nothing Bundt Cakes.  I was so excited to find that one existed [...]

Saturday. Bring your family to see North America’s largest land mammal right in Denver at Home on the Range out at The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. (Photo by Rick Keen/DPRA, Inc.) Three bison calves have been born in the last 30 days! They are a rusty, cinnamon color and easily stand [...]

Lots of free Denver attractions this weekend.
Friday is free admission into Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield from 9am to 5pm.
Saturday is a free Day at the Denver Art Museum from 10am to 10pm.
Then to end the weekend enjoy a free day at the Denver Zoo from 10am to 4pm(grounds close at 5pm)
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Dear Mama Drama:
I have three sons, ages 7, 4, and 2. Everyday after picking up my oldest son from school, within five minutes either the seven year old or four year old is crying. The struggles are often related to rude behavior and hitting. The oldest wants time to himself at this time of day [...]

It’s November, and you know what THAT means.
Decisions and predictions. As in those two words that give me hives: open enrollment.
For those who are fortunate enough to have a job –  a job with benefits — this is the time of year to decide what coverage to pay for and how much we think [...]

Every fall my mother-in-law has been bringing me bittersweet.  I love bittersweet!
We moved to Denver in April and guess what came with us in a black garbage bag?  That’s right!  My bittersweet!

Last weekend my husband was building some more shelves in the basement(such a handyman!) for our storage.  He threatened to throw out that black bag.  [...]