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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Proctor and Gamble Essentials Giveaway
January 3, 2008 – 12:15 am | Comments Off

Was one of your Christmas gifts a maid service?
Yeah, me neither.
That is why we are kicking off our giveaway extravaganza with P&G’s Pure Essentials prize pack to help you cleanup after the holidays. It may not be sexy but neither is that figgy pudding stain that has been hanging around all week.

Pure Essentials is [...]

Marriage’s Great Deceptions
January 2, 2008 – 12:00 am | No Comment

On behalf of Mile High Mamas, welcome back!
After a wonderful, relaxing Christmas “it” occurred on December 26th – the day I confirmed that maybe I am not losing my mind. And for anyone who has ever been there, lost that, you know exactly what I mean.
Case #1:
My favorite cookie sheet has been missing for months. [...]

Happy Holidays!
December 25, 2007 – 12:18 am | No Comment

Mile High Mamas will be on a brief hiatus to spend time with our families during the holidays. We will return on January 2nd with loads of fun and giveaways to help ease you back into the daily grind. And we promise to be grinding right along with you.
Oh wait. Poor choice of [...]

Welcome to Giveaway Grand Central Station
December 24, 2007 – 12:11 am | Comments Off

In just 24 hours, many of us will be whisked away in the joys of giving and receiving!
At Mile High Mamas, we are givers and want to keep you (our receivers) connected with the very latest and coolest products.
Starting on January 2nd, we have a fantastic lineup of bi-weekly giveaways that include Caroline [...]

Mile High Mamas on “The Edge”
December 22, 2007 – 12:17 am | No Comment

We are thrilled to announce that Mile High Mamas is one of three finalists in the coveted Digital Edge Awards.
Founded in 1996, the Digital Edge Awards (also known as “The Edgies”) recognize the most innovative and cutting-edge news, advertising and interactive Web sites each year. Put on by the Newspaper Association of America’s New [...]

Recipe Swap Winners
December 19, 2007 – 12:00 am | Comments Off

Congratulations to our recipe swap winners: Shannon’s snow-capped gingersnaps, Carol’s wassail, Liz’s Grandy’s Christmas candy and Kristen’s candy cane fudge. Checkout The Denver Post today for all their recipes. Kudos also goes to Jennifer who won our prize package.
Thanks to all who contributed to our Holiday Recipes. I threw a Christmas party last [...]

MakeBeliever Makes a Believer Out of Me (Plus Giveaways)
December 17, 2007 – 12:00 am | No Comment

I have discovered what is perhaps the most innovative, brilliant and gloriously manipulative Santa tool EVER.
Let’s face it – those mall Santas are clueless with their fake beard and padded stomach. They don’t know who your child is or care what they want for Christmas.
Enter MakeBeliever.com.
It is a highly personalized Flash video [...]

On Getting Back Into Dodge
December 13, 2007 – 12:00 am | No Comment

Admittedly, when Dodge contacted Mile High Mamas during their quest to find 50 local moms to test drive their 2008 Dodge Caravan, I scoffed. To say I am not a fan of minivans is an understatement. My sole reasoning behind my disdain for them was summed up in Chipotle’s recent ad campaign that [...]

Swappin’ Holiday Recipe Contest Reminder
December 12, 2007 – 6:03 am | Comments Off

Tomorrow is your last full day to share your favorite holiday recipes! Select winners will be published in The Denver Post and one lucky person will win our prize package. For details, click here.

The Broadmoor = Kiddy Heaven
December 10, 2007 – 12:00 am | Comments Off

During my career as an adventure-travel writer, my accommodations ranged from the most opulent mountain lodges to the cold, hard ground. And to be honest, I loved them equally.
Until I gave birth.
And then camping involved wrestling young children away from the fire pit and sleepless nights in the tent as they [...]