Mama Drama: Potty Training On The Go
September 3, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment

Dear Mama Drama:
My two year old is potty training and has moved into wearing “big girl panties.” I am freaked out about taking her out of the house because I’m afraid she’ll have an accident and will become too discouraged. How can I take her out and help her to be successful?
~ Stuck in the [...]

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The Mystery of The Great Pumpkin FINALLY Solved!
September 29, 2008 – 12:00 am | 47 Comments

There are two words to summarize my weekend: babies and pumpkins.
1) Babies. Mile High Mamas had a booth at the Oh Baby! Baby & Family Expo on Saturday and Sunday. I met many great women, saw some fantastic products and there were babies. Oh, so many babies. Welcome if you are visiting us for [...]

Ultra Cool (or for when it’s hot) Attachables Clothing Giveaway
September 28, 2008 – 12:00 am | Comments Off

Here’s the thing about autumn: I love the changing colors but not the temperamental temperatures. And though I relish the cooler climate, the unpredictable weather sends me into a tizzy when trying to dress my children in the morning.
That is why I fell in love with LAF Brand’s Attachables™ Clothing. With removable sleeves, these great [...]

Following Up on the Denver Preschool Program
September 27, 2008 – 12:37 am | Comments Off

I am a big fan of preschool. Or rather, my daughter is a fan and has blossomed both academically and socially since she began last year. I am just the grateful recipient of the fruits of everyone else’s labors.
And the three hours I get to myself every day isn’t so bad, either.
Mile High Mamas [...]

Soccer Moms Unite as a Soccer Mom is Born!
September 22, 2008 – 12:00 am | 23 Comments

Gretchen recently confessed she is the anti-soccer mom and refuses to enroll any of her six children in team sports.
Last weekend, I became a soccer mom for the first time. I am in the camp that loves sports. I have always loved sports. And I have always wanted my children to love sports. That said, [...]

Guess the Pumpkin’s Weight, Win Four Tickets to Elitch’s Fright Fest 2008!
September 21, 2008 – 12:00 am | Comments Off

I am married to a man who is obsessed with growing The Great Pumpkin. The end of the growing season is near and the weigh-off showcasing Colorado’s biggest pumpkins is on September 28th at Jared’s Nursery in Littleton.
To try to make sense of the madness, I am kicking off Mile High Mamas’ Halloween season [...]

Mile High Parents Campaign Launches in Denver Schools
September 20, 2008 – 12:27 am | Comments Off

Denver Public Schools Parent Empowerment Council recently announced the official launch of the Mile High Parents Campaign. The program is designed to increase parent engagement and to celebrate the hundreds of things parents already do to further their kids’ academic success.
Structured as a multi-year initiative, the 2008-2009 school year marks the official kick off [...]

Mama Blogger of the Month–Crunchy Green Mom!
September 19, 2008 – 12:00 am | 10 Comments

We are pleased to have Suzanne of Crunchy Green Mom as September’s Mama Blogger of the Month!

1) You are an amazing single mom of six children. What are their ages and how do you balance it all?
I love to be called an amazing mom! Most of the time I don’t feel like it, however I [...]