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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The Scariest Words Ever: A Dad’s Perspective
June 13, 2011 – 7:00 am | 15 Comments
The Scariest Words Ever: A Dad’s Perspective

No. They are not “I love you.” They are not, “I’m really a man.” They are not, “I will not be ignored.” They are not, “Freeze, this is the police.”
The scariest words ever are, “Mom, Dad, I’m pregnant,” as spoken by a teenaged girl.
At least those are the scariest words for [...]

Non-profit horse ranch helping deaf children opens in Parker
June 12, 2011 – 1:10 pm | One Comment
Non-profit horse ranch helping deaf children opens in Parker

A non-profit horse ranch that caters to children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing opened Saturday in Parker.
Rosie’s Ranch celebrated its grand opening with pony rides, a meet-and-greet with horses, crafts for kids, a silent auction and an overview of the program.
The ranch helps children learn and expand listening, verbal and reading skills through engagement with [...]

Handmade Father’s Day Gift Ideas
June 12, 2011 – 7:00 am | 10 Comments
Handmade Father’s Day Gift Ideas

With Father’s Day just around the corner, many of us are frantically searching for the perfect gift for dad. But instead of  purchasing expensive  (and lets face it, seldom used gifts) why not try a great handmade gift this year? Kids will enjoy making these simple yet heartwarming crafts and dad will be thrilled to [...]

Cancer-survivor mom’s mission to help parents with cancer
June 11, 2011 – 7:10 am | Comments Off
Cancer-survivor mom’s mission to help parents with cancer

Now that she no longer feels like the Sword of Damocles is hanging by a slender thread over her head, mother-of-two Jen Singer can at last get her dream off the drawing board.
That dream is Parenting With Cancer — the website she wishes had existed when she was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma on [...]

Hot Springs: Chill out, soak it up in the hills
June 11, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Hot Springs: Chill out, soak it up in the hills

For many Coloradans, no trip to the mountains is complete without a rejuvenating visit to one of the state’s mineral hot springs.
As natural attractions, these gurgling pools may rank second only to the Rocky Mountain peaks themselves.
Dozens of these sources of liquid refreshment are scattered along both sides of the Continental Divide, but only about [...]

Instilling a Love of Fitness
June 10, 2011 – 7:00 am | 2 Comments
Instilling a Love of Fitness

Every month, Mile High Mamas features a Q&A from The Children’s Hospital on a
different health topic. Read what their experts say about how to get your child on a path
toward lifetime fitness.

Win a Conference Pass to Bloggy Boot Camp (a $140 value) or Get Our Discount
June 10, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Win a Conference Pass to Bloggy Boot Camp (a $140 value) or Get Our Discount

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATS TO WINNER CONNIE WEISS**
Want to fine-tune your on-line presence?
Bloggy Boot Camp will be coming to Denver on Saturday, September 17th for a day of great education, networking and fun.
Whether you are brand new to blogging or a media maven, there is something for everyone. They will be discussing all things blogging: from [...]

Win Harkins Theater Summer Movie Passes and See 10 Movies!
June 9, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Win Harkins Theater Summer Movie Passes and See 10 Movies!

Harkins Theatres’ wildly popular Summer Movie Fun Series is in full swing at Harkins Northfield with another season of great family titles. Season tickets are $5 for all 10 movies (only 50 cents per movie), individual tickets purchased on the day of show are $2 each. The program runs through Friday, August 5 and this [...]

Lazy Summer Days…in Highlands Ranch
June 9, 2011 – 7:00 am | 7 Comments
Lazy Summer Days…in Highlands Ranch

School is out for summer…yet somehow things don’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. I feel blessed to have so many exciting activities ahead, but sometimes a day at home sounds like a vacation. Oh, the many things I would do with a beautiful summer day – nothing on the agenda – in the [...]

Disney World: The Magical Land of Forced Fun
June 8, 2011 – 7:00 am | 8 Comments
Disney World:  The Magical Land of Forced Fun

I’ve seen many helpful blogs here in the Mile High Mamas about tips for getting the most out of your trip to Disney World. And I’m just going to be upfront about this right now: This is not one of them. But I’m betting that if you’re planning on making the trip [...]