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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Weekend Out: Spend a family day down at Sunflower Farm
May 1, 2010 – 8:20 am | Comments Off
Weekend Out: Spend a family day down at Sunflower Farm

Most Coloradans aren’t too far removed from nature. Front Range cities boast great parks and access to vast wilderness areas.
And while hiking or biking have their advantages, a trip to Sunflower Farm in Longmont offers families a chance to experience a truly rural lifestyle.
“Our intention is to give the public a taste of farm life [...]

How you can help newborns in need at a city-wide baby shower on May 8
May 1, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
How you can help newborns in need at a city-wide baby shower on May 8

When my daughter was a baby, I stumbled upon an organization that was accepting baby items at my local Target to be donated to newborns in need. It was heart-breaking to learn that many babies are born without having their basic needs met–some are forced to sit in the same diaper for days on end, [...]

Kid-Friendly Crafts and Recipes for Thanking Mom
May 1, 2010 – 6:43 am | Comments Off
Kid-Friendly Crafts and Recipes for Thanking Mom

Mile High Mamas has partnered with Disney FamilyFun magazine to bring you ideas to help celebrate Mom to the fullest on Mother’s Day.
Beauty Mask: This eye pillow, filled with lavender and flaxseed, is a Mother’s Day gift that actually takes something away: stress!
Button Bracelet: This sweet and simple craft features well-loved faces all in one [...]