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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Mama’s Night Out with Water2Wine and the Red Cross (Plus a Discount)
March 22, 2010 – 7:00 am | 7 Comments
Mama’s Night Out with Water2Wine and the Red Cross (Plus a Discount)

On Thursday, Mile High Mamas congregated at Water2Wine–”The Ultimate Wine Experience.”
Not familiar with the concept? Think “Build-a-Bear” for grown-ups. But without the stuffing.
Located in Centennial, this winery is an actual wine-making operation. The process is simple: choose your grapes (brought in from the finest vineyards from all over the world), process them, let them age [...]

Spring Showers! Aden + Anais Blankets Product Review
March 20, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Spring Showers! Aden + Anais Blankets Product Review

It’s spring and showers are a plenty. We’re not talking rain showers; we’re talking baby showers. It seems as though it’s not only the animals that have babies come this season, but every single one of your girlfriends as well! With the endless options of baby paraphernalia and an over abundance of product, we’ll make [...]

Daily Deal: Free Pastry From Starbucks 3/23!
March 19, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal: Free Pastry From Starbucks 3/23!

Mark your calendar for a free pastry from Starbucks on March 23rd! 
When you purchase any hand-crafted beverage until 10:30a.m. on March 23rd, Starbucks will give you a free pastry.   Just print or show this coupon on your mobile device to get this freebie.  This offer is good only while supplies last so if you snooze(literally) [...]

Mama Drama: The New Baby
March 19, 2010 – 7:00 am | 4 Comments
Mama Drama: The New Baby

Dear Mama Drama:
I have a two-year-old daughter and am due with my second child very soon. My daughter and I are very close and spend lots of time together. I am concerned about how she will adjust to having a new sibling and having to share my attention.
What tips do you have that can help [...]

Win Tickets to Mary Poppins!
March 18, 2010 – 12:29 pm | Comments Off
Win Tickets to Mary Poppins!

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) always does a fabulous job booking shows. But I have to admit; this year is off to a killer start, the best by far. I had just seen Legally Blonde a month or so ago. It was sensational. About two weeks after the show, I got an [...]

Pretending to be Brave
March 18, 2010 – 7:01 am | 13 Comments
Pretending to be Brave

As soon as March rolls around, we’re ready for spring.  Yes, the weather is pretty mild here in the Denver area.  (Those residents who didn’t do hard time in the brutal winters of the Midwest think it’s actually cold here, but we know differently.)  Even with all the sunshine we get here in Colorado, as [...]

Daily Deal: Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Coupon
March 18, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal: Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Coupon

If you haven’t tried Sara Lee’s Soft & Smooth bread you’re missing out!  It is incredibly soft and delicious!  Good news-they’ve made it even better!
To help give moms that next-step in DHA Omega-3 nutrition for their little ones, Sara Lee introduced Sara Lee® Soft & Smooth® Plus Made with DHA Omega-3 bread.   The bread is [...]

Kids in the City! Pajama Brunch at Second Home – Enter to WIN!
March 17, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Kids in the City! Pajama Brunch at Second Home – Enter to WIN!

This is one heck of a clever idea for kids in the city on a Sunday morning, especially if you have early risers. The Pajama Brunch at Second Home located inside the JW Marriott Denver in Cherry Creek is a real gem of an activity for the urban child. Cherry Creek is known for its [...]

Weekly Event Round-up: Ancient traditions come to life, Bubble Week and more!
March 16, 2010 – 2:54 pm | Comments Off
Weekly Event Round-up: Ancient traditions come to life, Bubble Week and more!

Friday-Sunday. Ancient traditions come to life at the 36th annual Denver March Powwow. Indians from all over the region come to Denver each year to meet, reconnect and dance at the three-day powwow, and spectators are welcome to watch the daily dance contests. Dancers compete in a variety of styles, including grass dance and fancy [...]

Adams 12 schools to cut $24 million; 185 to lose jobs
March 16, 2010 – 2:34 pm | 2 Comments
Adams 12 schools to cut $24 million; 185 to lose jobs

Adams 12 Five Star Schools will cut $24 million for the 2010-11 school year, with about 185 people losing their jobs effective July 1.
That includes 24 high school teachers, two assistant principals at Northglenn and Thornton high schools, eight social workers in the middle and high schools and 14 high school custodians.
“This is a heartbreaking [...]