Mile High Mamas welcomes guest blogger Trista Sutter of Bachelorette acclaim!
***CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER LISA MATSUO!**
If you had asked me 10 years ago where I would be living now, I honestly don’t think Vail, Colorado would’ve made a list of top 50 spots. It’s not that I had anything against it, I’m just [...]

Change has been the only constant in 16-year-old Deryck Blake’s life since he entered Colorado’s foster care system at age 6.
But after enduring 11 different placements in the past 8 years, Deryck got the only change he ever really wanted Saturday morning — a permanent and loving family.

CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO KIMBERLY REUTER!
My kids adore stuffed animals but I’ve never taken them to Build-A-Bear.
Talk about a mothering fail.
Though I know they’d love it, cost has always been a factor so it just hasn’t been on my radar. But when I was approached about a similar concept you can do from home, I [...]

I’ve never owned a pair of Crocs.
OK, let me back up a little bit. I’ve never owned a pair of what people traditionally think of Crocs: the classic clog.
I’m not a fan of that style and I’m sure I’m not alone. But what has made Crocs a force to be reckoned with is they have [...]

If you’re anything like me, you won’t be competing on Iron Chef anytime soon. I don’t burn water, but when it comes to things like Thanksgiving I can use some extra help in the kitchen. I’ve rounded up a few very helpful apps for those of us who aren’t bionic chefs. This list covers everything [...]

On Thursday, many families and friends in our culture will take part in a celebration of giving thanks. This holiday is traditionally hinged upon the abundance of provisions, predominantly of the edible sort. Following laborious culinary preparations, groups of ravenous adults and children gather ‘round a feast to devour that for which they are thankful. [...]

Dear Mama Drama:
With the recent news about sexual abuse at Penn State, I’m concerned about my own children’s safety. How do I talk to them about staying safe without scaring them? What precautions should I be taking when they are with other people to ensure they are not put in risky situations?
~Concerned Mama
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Dear Concerned:
The [...]

It’s hard not to be tickled by “Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey.”
Director Constance Marks’ charming documentary celebrates the journey of Kevin Clash, the man who made the red, huggable “Sesame Street” sweetheart a bona fide celebrity. And while the film has garnered its share of audience awards at film festivals since winning a special grand [...]

It’s that time of year again! Not only is it the day you fill your stomachs with Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, and Apple Pie, it’s a day to spend with family and friends. There are many fun activities you can do on this glorious day.
Gratitude
Thanksgiving is a traditional holiday to commemorate a harvest festival by the Pilgrims [...]

The two-year din of construction behind screened fences at Denver Zoo is being replaced by the pitter-patter of enormous feet — elephant, rhino and tapir.
The almost-completed $50 million Asian Tropics exhibit is the zoo’s bid for greatness.
Everything about the 10-acre exhibit — which must remain under wraps until late spring, when animal relocations, quarantines and [...]