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 [...]

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER MEGAN MESTAS!**
VTech Toys have come a long way since my kids were born. Their first “computer” was VTech’s Tote & Go Laptop that they still enjoy several years later.
VTech’s V.Reader makes the old Tote & Go look positively archaic. This is the best-selling e-reader for kids in the world, [...]

Since becoming a mom, I have tried to instill within my children the importance of volunteering in the community.
But here’s the problem: Most community organizations have a minimum age requirement for volunteering and young children don’t usually make the cut.
That’s why I’m thrilled that Mile High Mamas is teaming up with Volunteers of America to [...]

Product / Service call out!
Our Product Review Editor Julie Bielenberg is looking for COLORADO-based products for her annual holiday gift guide. Price points may vary, and original ideas are more than welcome.
Families celebrate the holidays in a myriad of ways, so be creative and clever and submit away! Julie’s email is JulieB@milehighmamas.com.

Whenever a brand celebrates a noteworthy anniversary, I always take note. In a highly-competitive marketplace, only the strong survive. After 75 years, Windex® is still the trusted brand everyone loves, especially me!
Windex® made its debut in 1936 during the Great Depression. By adapting to changing family needs and lifestyles, this iconic American brand has [...]

My family occasionally has portraits taken and I constantly have a camera pointed at my kids. But the last time I had my picture professionally done was in college when I was roped into doing one of those glamor shots and makeovers.
Don’t judge me.
But I recently learned about Iman Woods, an Erie-based photographer who is [...]

My kids and I look forward to receiving a Christmas toy catalog every year. As we were thumbing through oooing and ahhing, I was shocked to stumble upon Hasbro’s latest treasure prominently advertised: a Ouija Board. In pink, even.
It’s not that I am not a believer in The Dark Arts. I am a believer, which [...]

Want to make a difference in the lives of Colorado children but are unsure how to do it? The Children’s Hospital Colorado has some fantastic introductory advocacy events that will help.
ADVOCACY WORKSHOP – Hear from Children’s Colorado’s government affairs team and real moms who are speaking out on the issues they care about. They’ll share [...]

I’ve had a question weighing heavily on my mind lately: Am I really teaching my children how to work?
This summer, I asked my children to help me clean our backyard ditch. It was a thankless job and my son, usually an agreeable, happy chap, held an all-out rebellion. First, he was angry and then he [...]