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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The Pink Ribbon Chronicles: Would You Shave Your Head For A Friend?
October 9, 2009 – 12:00 am | 13 Comments
The Pink Ribbon Chronicles: Would You Shave Your Head For A Friend?

Guest blogger Sonja Wieck did. She is mom to 3-year-old Annabelle and wife to Troy who is an actuary for Cigna. This Denver mama has competed around the world in triathlons from Olympic Distance World Championships in Gold Coast Australia, to Ironman Canada last year. Her passion in life is to help moms regain their [...]

A Suburbanite’s Guide to Downtown Denver
October 8, 2009 – 12:01 am | 3 Comments
A Suburbanite’s Guide to Downtown Denver

Amber Allen-Sauer is a former/future Software Consultant and is currently the full time Mom of two little boys. She began blogging in 1997 with a “Personal Homepage” on Geocities, documenting her travels through her work. When Amber isn’t blogging she can be found on twitter @ambersa42.
Tucked safely in the ‘burbs sipping my morning coffee, I [...]

Making “A Day Made Better” For One Lucky Teacher!
October 6, 2009 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Making “A Day Made Better” For One Lucky Teacher!

We could all use a better day sometimes. Recently, a Littleton teacher’s day was made better thanks to Office Max and MomItForward. The “A Day Made Better” program is wrapping up this week as it has spanned the country, surprising teachers with huge boxes of classroom supplies and some with $1,000 gift cards! Their lofty [...]

Got 5 Minutes? How to Get Organized Using Facebook, by LivingSocial CEO
October 2, 2009 – 12:01 am | No Comment
Got 5 Minutes? How to Get Organized Using Facebook, by LivingSocial CEO

Thanks to  Tim O’Shaughnessy, CEO and Co-founder of LivingSocial for sharing some helpful organizing tips using Facebook to help save you time!
You’ve probably heard the buzz surrounding Facebook and other social media tools, but might not be convinced that they’re right for you.  Perhaps setting up an account and maintaining it seems daunting. Or, maybe [...]

Weekly Event Round-up: Apples, Artists & Aesop
October 2, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Weekly Event Round-up: Apples, Artists & Aesop

Every Friday, we will publish Denver Post writer Kathleen St. John’s top recommendations for family fun. This week, her picks include:
Saturday-Sunday. It’s an apple extravaganza at Lakewood’s 34th annual Cider Days celebration. One of fall’s favorite fruits, the apple can be found in all its forms at the festival. Apple cider, of course, is the [...]

Questions and Answers for Moms about H1N1
September 30, 2009 – 12:01 am | 9 Comments
Questions and Answers for Moms about H1N1

By Dr. Keren Call, pediatrician and board member of the Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition
Swine flu. H1N1. Scary stuff right?
I don’t know about you, but I’m seeing a lot of information about H1N1, sometimes called swine flu, every day – on TV, on the internet, in the newspaper. Moms have lots of questions about how to [...]

Family and work: how do you juggle it all?
September 29, 2009 – 12:00 am | 4 Comments
Family and work: how do you juggle it all?

This has been a big week for my wee company, “MA! motherhood with attitude.” We were featured in Redbook Magazine, which has 2.2 million subscribers! My biz partner, Tiffany, and I have been working the clock at both ends (me in the early mornings, her in the late evenings) to give this exposure “legs,” so [...]

Product Review: TravelKiddy
September 26, 2009 – 12:03 am | Comments Off
Product Review: TravelKiddy

Can I be honest? I do not like taking my children to visit my family in Texas. No, not because I do not like my family – I actually love them dearly. And not because my children are shy and don’t get on well with their cousins – far from true, they all [...]

Product Review: A Wow Baby Bibs N Burps
September 26, 2009 – 12:02 am | One Comment
Product Review: A Wow Baby Bibs N Burps

Founded in 2008, Wow Baby has sought to be a leading provider of fashionable innovative baby gear. What started in Bridgette’s kitchen as a quick fix to address excessive dribble has evolved into essential Wow Baby accessories.
At Wow Baby we care about quality, comfort, function, fashion and above all child safety. We combine a [...]

Product Review: Poo-Pourri, Jr.
September 26, 2009 – 12:01 am | No Comment
Product Review: Poo-Pourri, Jr.

Stinky Diapers??
Before You Throw the Diaper in the Pail, Give it a Spritz so it Won’t Leave a Trail!
Poo~Pourri Jr. Lil’ Stinker- Soiled Diaper Odor Eliminator is a soiled diaper deodorizer with natural anti-bacterial essential oils such as Bergamot, Leomongrass and Grapefruit. This product starts at $12.
I was really skeptical of this product. I [...]