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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Weathering a Wonderful Storm!
February 18, 2010 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Weathering a Wonderful Storm!

Kristine Kahanek loves everything weather! She’s a 20-year veteran television meteorologist and author of the celebrated children series Katie and the Magic Umbrella. Furthermore, she is a mom just like us, trying to do it all in 2010!
At this point in Kristine’s career, she has come to realize that her energy is best spent educating [...]

Weekly Event Round-up: Schoolhouse Rock Live, a Sock Hop and More!
February 17, 2010 – 12:30 pm | Comments Off
Weekly Event Round-up: Schoolhouse Rock Live, a Sock Hop and More!

Ongoing. Journey to the Middle East in “Arabia,” the latest IMAX spectacle at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Opening Friday, the film explores the region’s long human history and often-harsh geography. From a Bedouin tent in the desert to the millions of Muslims on their pilgrimage to Mecca, “Arabia” shows the diverse ways [...]

Alice’s 36 Hours for Kids Radiothon – Children’s Miracle Network
February 17, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Alice’s 36 Hours for Kids Radiothon – Children’s Miracle Network

On February 17-19, 2010, Denver listeners will again be captivated and moved by the incredible stories of hope and triumph that will be featured on Alice 105.9. For three days, Alice will break from their usual format and broadcast live from the lobby of The Children’s Hospital in an effort to raise funds for Children’s [...]

Fall in love with Denver again…with a little help from your local guidebook author
February 17, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Fall in love with Denver again…with a little help from your local guidebook author

Mindy Sink is the author of the guidebook Moon Denver, a co-author of Colorado Organic: Cooking Seasonally, Eating Locally and has written extensively for The New York Times. Learn more about Mindy at www.mindysink.com.
What to do when family and friends with kids visit our dear Mile High City?  It’s a question so many of us [...]

Daily Deal-Free Aunt Annie’s Pretzel Saturday
February 17, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Free Aunt Annie’s Pretzel Saturday

Nobody wants a wake up call on a Saturday morning.  However, this one comes with a tasty treat!
On Saturday, February 20th Aunt Annie’s Pretzel is giving away a free original or cinnamon sugar pretzel to everyone(one per person!).  Offer is good between 10a.m. and 3p.m.!
You can seriously receive a text wake up call to remind [...]

Mother U.
February 16, 2010 – 7:01 am | 16 Comments
Mother U.

It was a Monday morning. We were getting ready for another grueling school week. The kids were moaning about the injustice of heavy backpacks and state laws.
I told them I went to school and survived. Put your shoes on, spit-spot.
My oldest son asked how many years I spent in school. I told him 20 years—13 [...]

Daily Deal-Free Bare Minerals Foundation
February 16, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Free Bare Minerals Foundation

Need a travel sized foundation for your make-up bag?  This is the perfect deal for your purse or travel bag!
If you have a Sephora inside your local JCPenney, bring this printable coupon in to receive a FREE 10 day supply of Bare Minerals Foundation.  You can choose Matte or Original and have 6 shades to [...]

Hangin’ With Olympic Legend Bonnie Blair at the USA House
February 15, 2010 – 7:00 am | 5 Comments
Hangin’ With Olympic Legend Bonnie Blair at the USA House

I am on Day 5 at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games as an accredited blogger for Microsoft Office ’10. My entire experience has been gratifying, exhilarating and downright overwhelming.
By far, my favorite moment was on Friday when I visited the USOC-run USA House. It is not open to the public and has become the [...]

Daily Deal-Quiznos Coupons
February 15, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Quiznos Coupons

If you’re eating at Quiznos any time soon, print off these coupons to save a little cash. 

Free Sub when you purchase one of equal or greater value and a regular fountain drink
Save $1 on any Choose 2 Combo 

 Click here to print either of these coupons.  Both coupons expire February 21, 2010 so you have a week to [...]

Make a Wish – CheckOff Colorado: Give Back to Colorado’s Kids When You File Your Taxes
February 14, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Make a Wish – CheckOff Colorado: Give Back to Colorado’s Kids When You File Your Taxes

The Make-A-Wish Foundation
Founded in 1980, the foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
The Colorado chapter was one of the first.
Since being founded in 1983, the chapter has granted more than 3,300 wishes to eligible Colorado children.
How does CheckOff Colorado work?
Checkoff Colorado is [...]