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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Daily Deal: Free Pastry From Starbucks 3/23!
March 19, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal: Free Pastry From Starbucks 3/23!

Mark your calendar for a free pastry from Starbucks on March 23rd! 
When you purchase any hand-crafted beverage until 10:30a.m. on March 23rd, Starbucks will give you a free pastry.   Just print or show this coupon on your mobile device to get this freebie.  This offer is good only while supplies last so if you snooze(literally) [...]

Daily Deal: Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Coupon
March 18, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal: Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Coupon

If you haven’t tried Sara Lee’s Soft & Smooth bread you’re missing out!  It is incredibly soft and delicious!  Good news-they’ve made it even better!
To help give moms that next-step in DHA Omega-3 nutrition for their little ones, Sara Lee introduced Sara Lee® Soft & Smooth® Plus Made with DHA Omega-3 bread.   The bread is [...]

Daily Deal: March To Savings at King Soopers
March 16, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal: March To Savings at King Soopers

King Soopers currently has a fun little game during March Madness.  Click on the basketball for a chance to win some great prizes.  You can play daily until April 6th.  So far I have won a $5 store credit(uploaded directly to my King Soopers Card) and a King Sized Reeses Peanut Butter Cup.
Click here to [...]

Daily Deal: Aveda Offers $20 Off
March 15, 2010 – 7:00 am | One Comment
Daily Deal: Aveda Offers $20 Off

Are you in need of a touch up?  Or maybe you’re ready for some highlights as we approach spring.  Either way, here’s a great way to save on coloring your hair.
Aveda is offering $20 off your first hair color.  You’ll need to bring this printable coupon in to receive the discount.(look at the bottom of [...]

Daily Deal: Earn Money By Surfing The Web!
March 12, 2010 – 7:00 am | 3 Comments
Daily Deal: Earn Money By Surfing The Web!

I haven’t shared a great little secret with all of you Mile High Mamas yet.  Are you ready?
Christmas is going to be free this year!  Yep, I’m paying for a majority(if not all) of our Christmas present with gift cards I earn through Swagbucks.
You see, I’ve been using Swagbucks to surf the web and earning [...]

Daily Deal-NextCare Offers Rx for Only $1
March 11, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-NextCare Offers Rx for Only $1

Colds. The flu. Seasonal allergies. It’s hard to combat spring ailments, but NextCare Urgent Care is helping mom and families combat the cost of treating them with $1 prescriptions.
NextCare Urgent Care is stepping up to help Colorado fight against high health care costs by offering a new program that provides patients with $1 prescriptions. The [...]

Daily Deal: Free Easter Basket At Build-A-Bear
March 10, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal: Free Easter Basket At Build-A-Bear

From now until April 4th when you spend $20 at Build-A-Bear, you’ll receive a free Easter basket with candy.  Their Cheerful Cheeks Chick is pretty cute-her cheeks light up too.  She’s on sale for $20.
For more information and to find a location near you click here.
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Don’t forget about the free [...]

Daily Deal: Free Lip Gloss & Mascara
March 9, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal: Free Lip Gloss & Mascara

Starting today you can snag a free full-sized Lancome Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss(an $18 value) from Nordstroms when you bring in the Seventeen homepage or cover of April 2010.  They will only be giving away 8,000 so head into your store today!
While you’re at the mall you can also stop by the Sephora counter in JCPenney for a [...]

Daily Deal-Restaurant Deals-Freebies!
March 8, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Restaurant Deals-Freebies!

Drive into Sonic for a big, SuperSONIC Cheeseburger and get a FREE medium order of crispy Tots. Roll down your windows and enjoy a tasty, made-to-order burger.
OR, bring this printable coupon into Panda Express on Wednesday,March 10th to enjoy free Honey Shrimp!  No purchase necessary!
 There are lots of great deals including several freebies at Target [...]

Daily Deal: Shop Early at the Just Between Friends Consignment Sale!
March 5, 2010 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal: Shop Early at the Just Between Friends Consignment Sale!

One of Mile High Mamas’ favorite children’s and maternity wear consignment sales is letting you shop early.
Be sure to bring Mile High Mamas’ exclusive coupon to Denver’s Just Between Friends sale on Thursday, March 11 at 7:45 p.m.
JBF is the largest kids’ gear and clothing resale event in Metro Denver. Thousands of shoppers find [...]