Win Dad a Family Vacation to YMCA of the Rockies!
May 21, 2012 – 6:15 am | Comments Off

If there is an affordable, fun family vacation that rivals YMCA of the Rockies, I’d like to know about it.
Since I moved to Colorado almost 10 years ago, we have had a family reunion and multiple trips to both of the YMCA of the Rockies’ Colorado locations.
As new parents with an irascible, insomniac toddler, [...]

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Mother’s Day Grand Prize: Win an Overnight Stay & Brunch at the Warwick Denver!
April 24, 2010 – 7:40 am | Comments Off
Mother’s Day Grand Prize: Win an Overnight Stay & Brunch at the Warwick Denver!

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO MILE HIGH DAD RALPH KNUDSON WHO WON THE GRAND PRIZE FOR HIS WIFE!**
For obvious reasons, we at Mile High Mamas love Mother’s Day! The following Grand Prize will make any mom’s Mother’s Day extra special but be sure to also enter to win our other contests that include a massage, mani/pedi, [...]

Mother’s Day Contests: Win Massage, Mani/Pedi, Opera Tickets, Cookies and Flowers
April 24, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Mother’s Day Contests: Win Massage, Mani/Pedi, Opera Tickets, Cookies and Flowers

CONTESTS CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNERS KATY GRYBOSKI, PATRICIA NEGRON, MARILYN BELL, LORI PADILLA, AND ELLEN VIDAL!
Mile High Mamas has a fantastic line-up of giveaways that would thrill any mom this Mother’s Day! Be sure to also enter to win our Grand Prize: An overnight stay and brunch for four at the Denver Warwick Hotel. All [...]

The Children’s Hospital Q & A: Pet Allergies
April 23, 2010 – 7:00 am | One Comment
The Children’s Hospital Q & A: Pet Allergies

Every month, Mile High Mamas features a Q & A from The Children’s Hospital on a different health topic. This month’s topic is all about living with pet allergies. Find out how to make your child’s allergies more bearable – without getting rid of your furry friend.
If your child develops itchy eyes or begins to [...]

Picture Day Sticker Shock
April 22, 2010 – 7:00 am | 9 Comments
Picture Day Sticker Shock

Back when I was in Elementary School, Picture Day came once a year. It was the one day a year when it really mattered that your hair was combed, and your clothes were clean and straight, and that you didn’t fall down on the playground at recess.
(Here is my 1979-80 Kindergarten Photo, both the [...]

Green Reading List for Children of All Ages This Earth Day
April 22, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Green Reading List for Children of All Ages This Earth Day

Want to instill a healthy pro-environment mentality in your children? Check out this Green Reading List from the National Environmental Education Foundation, which includes a fantastic selection of new and classic books for all ages.
Elementary School:
The Berenstain Bears Don’t Pollute (Anymore) by Stan & Jan Berenstain
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Where There Once Was a Wood [...]

Weekly Event Round-up: Earthfest, Cherry Creek Sneak, Aida and More!
April 21, 2010 – 12:22 pm | One Comment
Weekly Event Round-up: Earthfest, Cherry Creek Sneak, Aida and More!

Friday-Sunday. The Northglenn Youth Theatre presents a tale of forbidden love in their production of Broadway hit “Aida.” Featuring actors ages 8 to 18, the musical tells the story of Aida, an enslaved Nubian princess, and Radames, an Egyptian soldier. Despite the dangers, the two become devoted to each other and help usher in peace [...]

Weekly Deal Round-up: Go to 10 Movies for $5
April 21, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Weekly Deal Round-up: Go to 10 Movies for $5

The weather has been gorgeous and there’s plenty to do in the Mile High City!  Saving a buck or two along the way can put a smile on any one’s face!
If you’re looking for some family free events(free that is!) within the next week, check out these events!
The Children’s Garden at Denver Botanic Gardens isn’t open [...]

A summer of being or doing…which will your child have?
April 21, 2010 – 7:00 am | 5 Comments
A summer of being or doing…which will your child have?

With summer approaching we have been inundated with literature from this camp and that sports team, all of which sound exceedingly fun and exciting (and often expensive!). Every year I read through them all and think about what great experiences they would be for my sons. Then I remember that they spend their whole school [...]

Another chance to win a $25 Einstein Bros. gift card
April 20, 2010 – 10:24 am | Comments Off
Another chance to win a $25 Einstein Bros. gift card

CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATS TO WINNER SARAH STRAUGHAN! STAY TUNE FOR MORE GIFT CARD GIVEAWAYS LATE-MAY.
Einstein Bros. Bagels is running a campaign that is all about MOM! Every few weeks, Mile High Mamas is giving away $25 gift cards and also offering you great discounts.
Be sure to check out Coffee and a Bagel at Divine [...]

Oh, no — not the Smasher!
April 20, 2010 – 7:00 am | 2 Comments
Oh, no — not the Smasher!

Our new Wii brought a such happiness to my son, Reed. He spent all of Christmas morning plotting just exactly how this new addition would change his life. He angled to get the Wii set up in the basement, where he and Tessa have their DVDs and old-style game system set up [...]