Win Dad a Family Vacation to YMCA of the Rockies!
May 21, 2012 – 6:15 am | Comments Off

If there is an affordable, fun family vacation that rivals YMCA of the Rockies, I’d like to know about it.
Since I moved to Colorado almost 10 years ago, we have had a family reunion and multiple trips to both of the YMCA of the Rockies’ Colorado locations.
As new parents with an irascible, insomniac toddler, [...]

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Daily Deal-Free Weekend Fun
November 20, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Free Weekend Fun

There’s quite a bit of free stuff going on again this weekend.  Should be a great time to get out with your kids and enjoy the weekend!
Don’t forget about the Free Movie Event on Saturday morning. 
You can head to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science for a Fiesta Free Day on Sunday from 9am-5pm.  [...]

Daily Deal-Thanksgiving Fun with Kids
November 19, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Thanksgiving Fun with Kids

We are having Thanksgiving at our house this year.  It is the first time in a couple of years.  We don’t live near family(except a brother in Fort Collins) so typically we are with church friends for Thanksgiving.  This year it’s the same, but we are hosting!
Since the Broncos are playing we decided to eat later in [...]

Harmony LiteRider Backless Booster Seat Review
November 18, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Harmony LiteRider Backless Booster Seat Review

Harmony LiteRider Backless has a booster car seat that makes it easy and affordable to insure your child’s safety in every car they ride in.  This booster seat is ideal for children who are too old to want to sit in a car seat, but not big enough to be safe without one.  It fits [...]

Daily Deal-Fleece Sale at Gap Outlets
November 18, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Fleece Sale at Gap Outlets

The beauty of living in a metro area is the wide selection of stores…and outlet malls!  I have always been a fan of outlet malls, but never had any near me growing up.  It was always a treat to be able to stop at the one on the way to Minneapolis, MN every summer.  My [...]

Daily Deal-Saturday-at-the-Movies Event
November 17, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Saturday-at-the-Movies Event

You have a chance to bring your children to one of two free movies this weekend! 
The Starz Denver Film Festival is hosting their Saturday-at-the Movies event on Saturday, November 21st.  This event is for the whole family with screenings of two kid-friendly films.  It’s Hollywood-style with a red carpet and giveaways!
Bring a new toy for The Salvation Army the [...]

Daily Deal-80% off Restaurants.com
November 16, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-80% off Restaurants.com

Want to eat out at a nice restaurant, but can’t afford it?  Check out this deal!
Right now Restaurants.com has their gift certificates on sale for 80% off.  That means you can get a $50 gift certificate for $4, $25 gift certificate for $2, and a $10 gift certificate for $.80.  Hurry-today is the last day!
There [...]

House of Arden Designer Tutu Review/Giveaway
November 14, 2009 – 12:13 am | Comments Off
House of Arden Designer Tutu Review/Giveaway

Is there anything as cute as a precious little girl?  Okay, other than a handsome little boy.  For this review, we are going to focus on our girls.  I know this sounds horrible, but when I learned I was having a girl, I begged the Dr. to make her a boy.  Of course, the minute [...]

Daily Deal-Coupon Codes L.L.Bean & Lands End
November 13, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Coupon Codes L.L.Bean & Lands End

If any of you are planning on doing some Christmas shopping this weekend these online deals may be helpful. 
Get a free $10 Gift Card with a $25 or more purchase at L.L. Bean.  Click here for details.  If you order online try using coupon code 3013598 to get free shipping.  This offer is valid until December 24th
At [...]

Daily Deal-Save on Thanksgiving Dinner
November 12, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Save on Thanksgiving Dinner

This week I thought I’d share a few tips on how to save a little on Thanksgiving dinner. 
We all know the holidays can be kind of stressful.  Keep things simple and plan ahead with these tips:
1. Make your own food. It’s so expensive to have someone else cook for you(although it’s one less thing to [...]

Daily Deal-Free Admission to Denver Zoo
November 11, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Free Admission to Denver Zoo

Two free days in one week!  How cool is that?
The Denver Zoo has free admission from 10am to 4pm again today!  Enjoy a fun day out with your little ones.  Hopefully it won’t be crowded since it’s a weekday.
Other Veteran’s Day Freebies/Events
Printable coupons for Thanksgiving Feast
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