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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Discount Code and Enter to Win 4 Tickets to Monster Jam!
January 19, 2010 – 2:01 pm | Comments Off
Discount Code and Enter to Win 4 Tickets to Monster Jam!

CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATS TO WINNER TIFFANIE H! BE SURE TO USE OUR DISCOUNT CODE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS**
If there is anything my kids love it’s big trucks.
That’s why the world’s premier monster truck series Monster Jam® is about as good as it gets for my little truck lovers. Coming to the Pepsi Center on February [...]

I do it for the buttercream
January 19, 2010 – 7:00 am | 15 Comments
I do it for the buttercream

“Hey, Sam!” the group of boys yelled at my son as he climbed in our van after school.
He turned, “Yeah?”
One of them asked, “Is that your mom or your daycare?”
“My mom.”
The three boys started laughing. Sam shrugged and climbed into his seat, having no idea why someone would confuse his mother for [...]

Daily Deal-Printable Organic Coupons
January 19, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Printable Organic Coupons

It’s the start of a new year which means I’ve been intentional about serving healthier meals to my family.  Typically I don’t shop organics, but occasionally if I find a good deal I can’t pass it up.
To help cut the costs of organic food, Mambo Sprouts has some great printable coupons.  I believe Whole Foods [...]

Win 4 Tickets to the Avalanche Family Night!
January 18, 2010 – 7:27 pm | Comments Off
Win 4 Tickets to the Avalanche Family Night!

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER HEATHER BARTLETT!**
As a proud Canadian, if there is one sport this mama loves it’s hockey.
That’s why I was thrilled to land in a city with not only a great hockey team but also an even greater fan base.
Mile High Mamas wants you to help you enjoy this great sport with [...]

Talking to kids about the horrors of the Haiti earthquake
January 18, 2010 – 8:07 am | One Comment
Talking to kids about the horrors of the Haiti earthquake

Talking to children about tragedy is a job most parents would love to avoid. If only our children did not need to hear about things like this week’s devastating earthquake in Haiti. But of course, they do hear. And they are full of questions: Could this happen to me? What’s going to happen to the [...]

Daily Deal-Enjoy The Denver Zoo Free Today!
January 18, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Enjoy The Denver Zoo Free Today!

Spring is in the air!  The words of my husband as we were taking the kids for a wagon ride Saturday!  We had a beautiful weekend and today is supposed to be the same.
Grab your jacket(spring jacket that is!) and head to the Denver Zoo for another free Denver attraction.  Admission will be free for [...]

Picky Eater iPhone Application from Cookingallergyfree.com
January 16, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Picky Eater iPhone Application from Cookingallergyfree.com

Have a child who has food allergies? Here is a super helpful iPhone application that has a listing of over 1500 ingredients and their associations to about 150 allergen groups, Picky Eater iPhone application by www.cookingallergyfree.com. I am sure there are occasions when parents are out and about and not sure about some of the [...]

Discount Code and Chance to Win 4 Tickets to Disney Live!
January 16, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Discount Code and Chance to Win 4 Tickets to Disney Live!

CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER SAMANTHA PHILLIPS!
Winter doldrums getting you down? Here’s a show that will be sure to perk you up! From the producers of Disney On Ice, Disney Live! Mickey’s Rockin Road Show is a fun-packed production that is coming to Denver February 5 and 6 at the Wells Fargo Theatre in the [...]

Mama Drama: Why why?
January 15, 2010 – 7:00 am | 2 Comments
Mama Drama: Why why?

Dear Mama Drama:
My son is always asking me “why?” when I ask him to do something. I get very frustrated with his constant questioning of my authority. We often end up in arguments and power struggles because of the constant “why, why, why?”
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I have friends whose children do not question them at [...]

Daily Deal-Free Food From Arby’s
January 15, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Free Food From Arby’s

This week I’ve shared some ways to get freebies on Facebook on Mile High Mamas and DenverMetroMoms.  Here is another freebie, but this time it’s using your phone.
Send a text message to 27297 (Arby’s) with the word SHAKE in the content.  Arby’s will send back a text requesting your zip code.  Reply with your zip [...]