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-Play For Free at CMD Tonight!
January 5, 2010 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Play For Free at CMD Tonight!

Whether you need to bring one child out for some one-on-one time or are in need of a family outing, The Children’s Museum of Denver is sure to have something for everyone. Treat your child to a night at the Children’s Museum free!
The Free Target Tuesday Nights will continue through 2010 with the first one [...]

Daily Deal-Disney Give a Day, Get a Day
January 4, 2010 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Disney Give a Day, Get a Day

Disney is truly magical.  After going to Disney on Ice in December, I was reminded of the magic they bring to everything they do.  There’s something magical about donating your time and efforts to other people as well.
Disney just launched their Give A Day, Get a Disney Day promotion on January 1, 2010.  So to celebrate volunteers giving [...]

Loveland Ski Area for Families–Win a Family 4-pack of Tickets!
January 4, 2010 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Loveland Ski Area for Families–Win a Family 4-pack of Tickets!

CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER JENNEFER HAYMOND!
The stakes were high for my 3-year-old son Bode’s first time on skis at Loveland Ski Area. The child was, after all, named after World Cup skiing sensation Bode Miller.
Better to live up to that than my namesake Forever Amber, a novel about a 17th-century prostitute.
I had never skied [...]

Win a FREE pass to the Chicks Who Click social media conference (a $225 value)!
January 3, 2010 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Win a FREE pass to the Chicks Who Click social media conference (a $225 value)!

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER DANA STONE!**
Do you want to start a personal blog or connect with other moms on twitter? Have you wanted to learn more about social media to help your business? Don’t miss Chicks Who Click, a conference and networking event for women engaging in social media on Saturday, January 23, 2010 [...]

Fun, familiar and sometimes free Denver events
January 2, 2010 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Fun, familiar and sometimes free Denver events

With many of the region’s performing arts groups taking time off, the beginning of the year offers a swell opportunity to catch up with Denver’s biggest cultural attractions.
Here’s a rundown of places that won’t let you down and a reminder of their free offerings throughout the year.
COLORADO HISTORY MUSEUM
The Colorado History Museum will soon be [...]

Win a 6-month Supply of Delicious Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Products!
January 2, 2010 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Win a 6-month Supply of Delicious Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Products!

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER MARTY GISTER!**
Let’s face it: most of our New Year’s resolutions center around self-improvement and eating healthy is usually at the top of that list.
Last summer, I attended a back-to-school nutrition summit for Sara Lee® Soft & Smooth™ in Chicago. I’ve always liked Sara Lee but never considered it a [...]