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-Test Drive a Kia & Earn
February 10, 2010 – 7:00 am | One Comment
Daily Deal-Test Drive a Kia & Earn

Are you in the market for a new car?  While you’re out test driving, be aware of Kia’s offer to receive a free $25 pre-paid gift card when you test drive the 2011 Kia Sorento. 
Here’s what to do:

Register and print the e-certificate
Go to the local dealer and test drive the 2011 Kia Sorento
Give the dealer your [...]

Clicking with Chicks at ChicksWhoClick
February 9, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Clicking with Chicks at ChicksWhoClick

I recently entered a contest from MileHighMamas to attend the ChicksWhoClicks 2010 (#cwc10) conference. I never thought I’d win, even though I really wanted to go. A place where women learn about the Power of You? Heck yeah! So, I entered. And believe it or not, I won.
I wasn’t sure what to expect. Would this [...]

Daily Deal-Freebie at Victoria’s Secret
February 9, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Freebie at Victoria’s Secret

Freebies are a great way to try a new product without spending a dime.  They also are great to collect and make a nice gift basket.
Starting today when you bring the March 2010 cover of Seventeen magazine into Victoria’s Secret, you’ll receive a free Life is PINK Deluxe Fragrance Sampler.  A print out of the homepage is [...]

Daily Deals-Quiznos, Taco Bell, & More Printable Coupons
February 8, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deals-Quiznos, Taco Bell, & More Printable Coupons

One way to cut the expense of dining out is using coupons.  Many times they are available in a mail flier, but occasionally you can find printable coupons online.
Quiznos has a Choose 2 for $5 menu.  Right now they are offering $1 off using this printable coupon.  This offer ends February 12th and you can [...]

Bonnie Blair: Exclusive Interview with an Olympic Legend and Mom
February 7, 2010 – 7:00 am | 6 Comments
Bonnie Blair: Exclusive Interview with an Olympic Legend and Mom

Have you ever wondered how it would feel to stand on the medal podium at the Olympics as your national anthem is played?
What kind of life you’d have as a mother after being in the international limelight?
I recently interviewed five-time Olympic gold medalist Bonnie Blair. This speed skating legend was one of the judges who [...]

More From Our Schools Speaker Series
February 6, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
More From Our Schools Speaker Series

Want to help ensure that all kids in your community receive the very best education?
Save the Date to join us for the next speaker in the More From Our Schools series!
Thursday February 18th, 2010
5:00-6:30pm at Montbello High School in Northeast Denver
FREE and open to the public – Childcare & Food will be provided
Space is [...]

Daily Deal-Free Valentine’s Day Cards & Treats!
February 5, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Free Valentine’s Day Cards & Treats!

Your child’s classroom Valentine’s Day party will most likely be a week from today since Valentine’s Day is over the weekend.
If you still need to buy cards and candy, consider this frugal option instead.  You won’t be passing out candy, the kids will be getting some exercise, and you don’t have to worry about peanut allergies!
Brunswick Bowling [...]

Mama Drama: Potty Power
February 5, 2010 – 7:00 am | 3 Comments
Mama Drama: Potty Power

Dear Mama Drama:
My question is about potty-training. We would like to start our daughter, who will be 3 next month, in a 3-yr-old preschool program that requires she be potty-trained. She was doing really well, then regressed to going in her diaper when the newness of the potty wore off. So, we’ve started only letting [...]

Finding light after a painful darkness
February 4, 2010 – 7:01 am | Comments Off
Finding light after a painful darkness

No more cutting – One teen’s story of her journey through self-injury to self-care.
By Kristen Browning-Blas
The Denver Post
(Photo: High-school junior Caia Pattynama of Centennial began cutting herself to relieve stress. She and her family have gone through treatment for the underlying depression, and she now thinks of herself as a survivor. Cyrus McCrimmon, The Denver [...]

Daily Deal-Teens For Jeans Means You Save!
February 4, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Teens For Jeans Means You Save!

If you or your teenager shop at Aeropostale, here is a unique way to get a discount on your next pair of jeans.
From now until February 14th when you bring a pair of gently used jeans into Aeropostale, you’ll receive a coupon for 25% off your next jeans purchase.  Aeropostale teamed up with Teens for Jeans so [...]