The Kid Blender:  A Single Mom’s Attempt to Find Joy in an Unexpected Life
February 8, 2012 – 8:00 am | 3 Comments

In this series of blogs, the “Kid Blenders,” I will be addressing our challenges, trying to blend our two families together. The names of the children will be changed to spare the easily embarrassed. And let me be upfront about this: I’m no clinical expert. I’m just a single mom trying to figure life out as I go. But knowing that there are around 14 million single parents out there…I’m guessing that I’m not alone in this venture.

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CD Review: Rockin’, Rollin’, and Ridin’ with Rebecca Frezza & Big Truck
October 26, 2009 – 7:35 am | Comments Off
CD Review: Rockin’, Rollin’, and Ridin’ with Rebecca Frezza & Big Truck

Rebecca Frezza & Big Truck has a new CD being released on November 10th. (Big Truck Music, $8.99, run time 23 minutes, for ages 4 to called Rockin’, Rollin’, and Ridin’. Claire and I had the opportunity to check it out!
It is upbeat and has catchy tunes and lyrics. Do you [...]

Donkeys don’t drive very well
October 20, 2009 – 12:03 am | 7 Comments
Donkeys don’t drive very well

I’ve written before about how I used to suffer from Vehicular Tourette’s. I’ve come a long way. I purposely watch my word-choice when around my 3-year old, Claire, because she’ll repeat what I say and use it in a way that would point a huge “Yep, she totally got that from me” finger [...]

The Power of the Sundial
October 14, 2009 – 12:03 am | 4 Comments
The Power of the Sundial

Claire and I enjoy going to Standley Lake Library.  It’s one of our favorite libraries on our list.  We’ve gone there for StoryTimes and for the Summer Reading Program. In the past, I may or may not have gone there to use the computer when I had a self-induced panic attack over my internet [...]

Product Reviews: Reusable Produce Bags, Sandwich Thins, Scrappy Notes, Silly Shirt Shop
October 10, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Product Reviews: Reusable Produce Bags, Sandwich Thins, Scrappy Notes, Silly Shirt Shop

Product Review: Reusable Produce Bags
I have a confession to make. It took me a while to get used to using reusable grocery bags. Just like anything, it was a habit I had to get into. I had to force myself to put them in my trunk, remember them, and go back to [...]

Fun Fall Activities & Events in Denver!
October 8, 2009 – 12:02 am | Comments Off
Fun Fall Activities & Events in Denver!

Looking for something fun to do in Denver now that fall is here?  Well, search no more!  Here is a great list of Free Days, Events, Festivals and Fun things to do right here in the Mile High area!  There is something for everyone on this list.  Be sure to check it out!
FREE DAYS
Botanic Gardens [...]

Fall Festivals & Halloween Events
October 8, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Fall Festivals & Halloween Events

Looking for some Fall Festivals to attend?  Need some Halloween Events for your Little Ghosts and Goblins?  Check out our list of fun things to do in the area!
FALL FESTIVALS, CORN MAZES AND PUMPKIN PATCHES
For a complete listing of corn mazes and pumpkin patches throughout the state, check out this link.
Denver Botanic Gardens Corn Maze [...]

Win a Bundle of Products for Your Bundle of Joy!
October 3, 2009 – 8:13 am | Comments Off
Win a Bundle of Products for Your Bundle of Joy!

CONTEST CLOSED.  CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER: AIMEE LAWSON!
On Saturday morning, Mile High Mamas presented some baby safety and health items live on the air at Denver ABC Channel 7!  Click here to see the video.
We hope you had a chance to tune in and check us out!  As an added bonus, we are giving away [...]

Mile High Mamas on TV!
October 2, 2009 – 10:06 am | Comments Off
Mile High Mamas on TV!

Be sure to tune in on Saturday, October 3rd to Denver (ABC) Channel 7. Mile High Mamas will be presenting some fun baby safety & health items on the morning show! (The live segment will be running shortly after 8am.)
In conjunction with this TV appearance, we will be giving away “A Bundle of [...]

Don’t blame me. Blame the Big Hand.
October 1, 2009 – 12:01 am | 4 Comments
Don’t blame me.  Blame the Big Hand.

Now that summer is officially over and October is here, we really have no excuses to not be into our “new” routine yet. Well, I have a confession to make: we’ve just now gotten into a smooth routine. What was the hold up? How hard can this be?
Part of the challenge [...]

Not Your Typical Tea Party
September 26, 2009 – 12:01 am | 5 Comments
Not Your Typical Tea Party

Last week, Amber and I were invited to head up north to Celestial Seasonings’ 40th Anniversary Event. We were going to partake in the celebration and meet the Blend Master, Charlie Baden!
And, I was going to try my hardest to refrain from asking if the event was sponsored by the Letter T.
When we arrived [...]