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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Baby Banter–A Fun Glimpse at What Your Baby Is Really Thinking!
November 13, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Baby Banter–A Fun Glimpse at What Your Baby Is Really Thinking!

I’m walking the line right now between pure diaper-wearing babydom and the world of big girl undies. Given, I’m nowhere near ready to potty train, but still, these diapers are driving me CRAZY! I used to just rip them off when mommy or daddy left me in a stinker way too long (which, to their [...]

Life’s Magical Adventure: Aurora Wife of Convicted Ponzi Schemer Shares Her Story, Part III
November 11, 2010 – 12:00 am | No Comment
Life’s Magical Adventure: Aurora Wife of Convicted Ponzi Schemer Shares Her Story, Part III

Editor’s note: Almost two years ago, Denver was caught up in a scandal when it was revealed Shawn Merriman was involved in a $20 million Ponzi scheme. There were many victims but no one was more blindsided by his betrayal than his own wife and four children. In our three-part series, Shawn’s now-ex-wife Andrea [...]

Event Round-up: Winterfest, Warren Miller, Willy Wonka and More!
November 10, 2010 – 10:49 am | Comments Off
Event Round-up: Winterfest, Warren Miller, Willy Wonka and More!

Through Nov. 21. Skier and snowboarders who need a fix should check out “Wintervention,” this year’s Warren Miller snowsports film. Currently on tour, “Wintervention” makes extended stops in Boulder and Denver over the next ten days. The high-adventure documentary follows top skiers and riders around the world on a quest for the rarest powder, from [...]

A Life Reposessed By the Feds: Aurora Wife of Convicted Ponzi Schemer Shares Her Story, Part II
November 10, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment
A Life Reposessed By the Feds: Aurora Wife of Convicted Ponzi Schemer Shares Her Story, Part II

Editor’s note: Almost two years ago, Denver was caught up in a scandal when it was revealed Shawn Merriman was involved in a $20 million Ponzi scheme. There were many victims but no one was more blindsided by his betrayal than his own wife and four children. In our three-part series, Shawn’s now-ex-wife Andrea shares [...]

No Parachute: Aurora Wife of Convicted Ponzi Schemer Shares Her Story, Part I
November 9, 2010 – 11:00 pm | No Comment
No Parachute: Aurora Wife of Convicted Ponzi Schemer Shares Her Story, Part I

Editor’s note: Almost two years ago, Denver was caught up in a scandal when it was revealed Shawn Merriman was involved in a $20 million Ponzi scheme. There were many victims but no one was more blindsided by his betrayal than his own wife and four children. In our three-part series, Shawn’s now-ex-wife Andrea [...]

Movie review: “Megamind” is out of sight
November 7, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Movie review: “Megamind” is out of sight

Talk about your unreliable narrators.
At the start of the impossibly slick, sweetly wise, animated romp, “Megamind,” the titular villain recounts how he’s come to the end of the line.
He is tumbling to his demise. A ray gun floats in the air nearby. It doesn’t look good.
It all began in a galaxy far, far away as [...]

The Baby Dentist’s Tips for Healthy Teeth & When (and How) to Start Flossing
November 5, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
The Baby Dentist’s Tips for Healthy Teeth & When (and How) to Start Flossing

Both as a dentist and as a mother, I hear people say, “We just have bad teeth. Our whole family does.” My name is Dr. Liz, the Baby Dentist, and I have good news for you!
The first piece of good news is that not everyone has to get cavities. Even if your family members have [...]

Let Me Introduce You to Fred….My Whisker
November 4, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Let Me Introduce You to Fred….My Whisker

One day, about 5 years ago, I was about to rest my chin in my hand and Ouch!
What was that?
I got up and peered at my face in the mirror. I didn’t see anything but the same face. Weird.
Sat back down on the couch and then I ran my fingers along my [...]

Event Round-up: Veteran’s Day 5K, Free National Parks and More!
November 3, 2010 – 11:53 am | Comments Off
Event Round-up: Veteran’s Day 5K, Free National Parks and More!

Saturday. Salute Veteran’s Day with a full morning of fun at the Denver Veteran’s Day 5K Fun Run/Walk and the Veteran’s Day Parade. The celebration begins early with the 5K Fun Run — the starting line is on the Auraria Campus. Registration fees benefit the Metro State Army ROTC Running Club. After the run, head [...]

How to ease your children into the time change and how much sleep they really need
November 3, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment
How to ease your children into the time change and how much sleep they really need

Winter is coming! If you’re anything like me you may not be thrilled about the chilly months that lie ahead, but those cold short days do have a few
advantages – especially longer nights!
We are about to change the clock back an hour and while some of us are a little saddened by the thought [...]