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 Drama: Hair Raising Reading
June 18, 2010 – 7:00 am | 4 Comments
Mama Drama: Hair Raising Reading

Dear Mama Drama:
I have three daughters ages 13, 11, and 8. They are all avid readers and generally read well above their age level. My eight year old wants to read whatever her sisters are reading, but as they get into their teens I am not always comfortable with the content.
When there is sexual content [...]

As Seen on FOX 31: Outdoor Toys for the Summer Season
June 17, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
As Seen on FOX 31: Outdoor Toys for the Summer Season

I will be appearing on FOX 31 today (Friday, June 18th) at approximately 9:30 a.m. to tout the following must-have items for the summer season!
1). Sport-Brella
At the park, beach, pool or campsite, the SKLZ Sport-Brella gives you instant protection from the sun, rain, and wind with its domed shape, side flaps and 125 SPF. Its [...]

Keeping the Learning Going – Summer Sun Science – ENTER TO WIN!
June 17, 2010 – 4:00 am | One Comment
Keeping the Learning Going – Summer Sun Science – ENTER TO WIN!

School is out, the sun is blazing and the kids are singing their favorite song “I’m bored.”
I heard this familiar tune the very first day of summer vacation.
How are you going to keep them busy for more than two months? How will you keep their mind active, engaged and learning? With science activities of course!
**Want [...]

Weekly Event Round-up: Kingdom Days, Highlands Street Fair and More!
June 16, 2010 – 12:30 pm | Comments Off
Weekly Event Round-up: Kingdom Days, Highlands Street Fair and More!

Saturday-Sunday. Head to the heart of the high country for Breckinridge Kingdom Days. The two-day festival is a salute to Breckenridge’s history, complete with historic mine tours, staged gun fights, hikes, blacksmithing demonstrations and more. One of the festival’s highlights is the “Outhouse Races” at 3 p.m. Sunday. Teams build “outhouses” out of well, whatever, [...]

The Kindergarten Dilemma–To Enroll or to Hold Back?
June 16, 2010 – 9:15 am | 73 Comments
The Kindergarten Dilemma–To Enroll or to Hold Back?

With summer break on the horizon next week, I can almost say I survived my daughter’s first year of kindergarten.
And am fretting about my son’s entrance into it.
Why would I do such a thing when he is only 3? The reason is simple: I already feel pressured to make major decisions on his behalf. When [...]

Making the Monster Go Away
June 16, 2010 – 7:00 am | 4 Comments
Making the Monster Go Away

My daughter Gina was five when she began changing. I noticed it about the same time her school did. Sometimes it was like she had OCD or anxiety. She wouldn’t throw anything away. When she started throwing tantrums that turned into rage if someone told her she had to throw something out, it became alarming.
At [...]

Win 15 passes to the Colorado Music Festival’s Young People’s Concert!
June 16, 2010 – 6:55 am | Comments Off
Win 15 passes to the Colorado Music Festival’s Young People’s Concert!

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNERS KATE NOONAN, LAUREN GLASSMAN AND SUNNIE BROWN!**
Are you:
1) A mom?
2) With friends?
If so, round ‘em up for this very cool contest. The Colorado Music Festival is giving away 15 tickets for you and your friends to attend their Young People’s Concert Sing, March & Dance with the Orchestra on either [...]

Denver Deals: Free Salad Day, Movie Madness & More!
June 15, 2010 – 10:00 pm | Comments Off
Denver Deals: Free Salad Day, Movie Madness & More!

Mile High Mamas is remiss to lose our Denver Deal Editor Danielle who will be moving to North Dakota next month. We are at a crossroads as we determine if we will continue with this section. If you know of anyone passionate about finding deals, please let us know!
We have a couple of deals this [...]

Dad-isms
June 15, 2010 – 7:00 am | 8 Comments
Dad-isms

Does anyone have a Dad who says the same things over and over?
I do. So about 20 years ago for my Dad’s birthday, my sisters and I put together an ENTIRE BOOK of his repeatisms. I will spare you the insider ones such as “I always carry a garlic shaker” and leave you [...]

Product Review: Why KEEN Footwear is Perfect for Colorado Kids
June 15, 2010 – 6:55 am | Comments Off
Product Review: Why KEEN Footwear is Perfect for Colorado Kids

I’ll admit it: When KEEN Footwear contacted me about doing a product review, I jumped for joy. It’s not very often I am asked to review a product I am already passionate about. The reason? If there is a line of shoes that perfectly fits Colorado families on the go, KEEN Footwear is it.
My [...]