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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Win a Wii™ Console and Wii Fit Plus™ For Your Family!
December 30, 2009 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Win a Wii™ Console and Wii Fit Plus™ For Your Family!

I’ll admit it: I have never liked video games. So, when Nintendo contacted me about becoming a Wii Fit™ “Brand Enthusiast” last year I chuckled. Me? Pimp a gaming system?
But then I threw a Wii Fit party. For the first time in my life, I hoola hooped, ski jumped and did yoga without killing [...]

Weekly Event Round-up: Skating, Honk at the Arvada Center and More!
December 29, 2009 – 11:39 am | Comments Off
Weekly Event Round-up: Skating, Honk at the Arvada Center and More!

Saturday-Sunday. It’s the last weekend to catch the Arvada Center’s production of “Honk!”, a lighthearted musical aimed at the whole family. The show is a retelling of Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Ugly Duckling,” with added sly jokes and an updated sensibility. It tells the story of Ugly, a goofy-looking bird who’s the butt of his [...]

Cutest Kid Photo Contest for December: AMAZING PRIZE TO SKI AND STAY AT KEYSTONE!
December 28, 2009 – 6:53 am | Comments Off
Cutest Kid Photo Contest for December: AMAZING PRIZE TO SKI AND STAY AT KEYSTONE!

CONTEST CLOSED. Stay tuned for details on the winner!
Do you have a cute kid?  Well, if you have a kid then of course you do.  Every mom thinks her kid is the cutest on the planet.  That’s the way it should be of course.
The good news is now your cute kid has the chance to [...]

Emmbook for Baby: a Baby Scrapbook for the iPhone
December 27, 2009 – 1:11 am | One Comment
Emmbook for Baby: a Baby Scrapbook for the iPhone

Here is a creative way to share your baby’s picture and more on your iPhone,  Emmbook for baby, a scrapbook on the go! This app give the user a convenient way to organize photos, keep track of important activities, events and milestones.
I was supplied with a free promo code to try the Baby Book. I [...]

We’ll Be Home For Christmas!
December 25, 2009 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
We’ll Be Home For Christmas!

Mile High Mamas will be on hiatus the week following Christmas to spend time with our families. We will still continue to post special events and contests during that time but regular blogging will return on Monday, January 4.
We will also be gearing up for a fabulous kick-off to 2010 with giveaways such as a [...]

Weekly Event Round-up: Oliver, Noon Year’s Eve and More!
December 24, 2009 – 4:13 pm | Comments Off
Weekly Event Round-up: Oliver, Noon Year’s Eve and More!

Saturday-Sunday and Thursday. The Denver Zoo’s Zoo Lights will be extra-special in the coming week, with two parties planned. This weekend the Zoo salutes the first two days of Kwanzaa with two nights of African storytelling and music among the sparkling light displays. Thursday is Zoo Year’s Eve, a family-friendly New Year’s celebration: Along with [...]

simplehuman Fingerprint-Proof Rectangular Recycler Review
December 24, 2009 – 2:21 am | Comments Off
simplehuman Fingerprint-Proof Rectangular Recycler Review

Don’t you just love finding new products that make your life easier?  Well, I do.  I am all for anything that helps me to get organized or simplify life.  I recently found a website called simplehuman.com.  I fell in love with almost every product they offered.  I was very excited when I was able to [...]

Loving our imperfections
December 23, 2009 – 12:01 am | 5 Comments
Loving our imperfections

When I’m dissatisfied with someone, I can usually trace the feeling to a dissatisfaction with myself.
So, if I could truly love myself, would I more easily love those around me?
I’m critical. Don’t know if I get it from my dad or if I’m hard-wired for it. My dad always wants to make things better — [...]

Nintendo and VTech Play Santa to Old and Young Kids!
December 22, 2009 – 4:00 pm | Comments Off
Nintendo and VTech Play Santa to Old and Young Kids!

If you think Nintendo is just for kids, think again!
My family was thrilled to teach residents at Harvard Square Retirement Community how to play the new Super Mario Bros.™ Wii. Nintendo organized this memorable event that gave Denver seniors, their children, their grandchildren and their friends an unforgettable hands-on introduction to the year’s hottest [...]

Daily Deal-Free Aveda Sample Pack
December 22, 2009 – 12:01 am | One Comment
Daily Deal-Free Aveda Sample Pack

If you’re looking for a few more stocking stuffers for a girl on your list, here is just the thing!
Bring this printable coupon into a local Aveda Salon to get a free sample pack of their Smooth Infusion Shampoo and Condition and Style-Prep Smoother.
You can get this at participating salons until December 31st while supplies [...]