The Art of Growing…and Murdering Butterflies
March 15, 2010 – 7:00 am | 7 Comments

My daughter Hadley’s butterfly obsession began last summer when my parents bought her a butterfly net and book.
She was not quick enough to capture even one.
That’s why I wasn’t too surprised when she announced she …

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Win a FREE pass to the Chicks Who Click social media conference (a $225 value)!
January 3, 2010 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Win a FREE pass to the Chicks Who Click social media conference (a $225 value)!

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER DANA STONE!**
Do you want to start a personal blog or connect with other moms on twitter? Have you wanted to learn more about social media to help your business? Don’t …

Win a 6-month Supply of Delicious Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Products!
January 2, 2010 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Win a 6-month Supply of Delicious Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Products!

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER MARTY GISTER!**
Let’s face it: most of our New Year’s resolutions center around self-improvement and eating healthy is usually at the top of that list.
Last summer, I attended a back-to-school …

Win a Wii™ Console and Wii Fit Plus™ For Your Family!
December 30, 2009 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Win a Wii™ Console and Wii Fit Plus™ For Your Family!

I’ll admit it: I have never liked video games. So, when Nintendo contacted me about becoming a Wii Fit™ “Brand Enthusiast” last year I chuckled. Me? Pimp a gaming system?
But then I threw a …

We’ll Be Home For Christmas!
December 25, 2009 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
We’ll Be Home For Christmas!

Mile High Mamas will be on hiatus the week following Christmas to spend time with our families. We will still continue to post special events and contests during that time but regular blogging will return …

Nintendo and VTech Play Santa to Old and Young Kids!
December 22, 2009 – 4:00 pm | Comments Off
Nintendo and VTech Play Santa to Old and Young Kids!

If you think Nintendo is just for kids, think again!
My family was thrilled to teach residents at Harvard Square Retirement Community how to play the new Super Mario Bros.™ Wii. Nintendo organized this memorable …

Why my children are on Santa’s naughty list this year
December 21, 2009 – 7:00 am | 17 Comments
Why my children are on Santa’s naughty list this year

Child No. 1: Bode.
I hate swimming.
OK, let me qualify that. I don’t actually hate being in the water. When I did a study abroad in the Middle East, I relished my early-morning swims in the …

Talk to Santa and Mrs. Claus on the “Ho Ho Hotline”
December 15, 2009 – 3:52 pm | Comments Off
Talk to Santa and Mrs. Claus on the “Ho Ho Hotline”

Santa may be in the North Pole but a group of local volunteers are bringing him closer to home.
For the fourth year, residents, staff and volunteers from the Colorado Lutheran Home in Arvada are answering …