Mama Drama: Respectful Independence
March 12, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment

Dear Mama Drama:
My eight-year-old son has recently become very rude and disrespectful. Every time I ask him to do something he argues with me. When I try to help him with something he becomes surly …

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Product Review: Hooked on Phonics® Learn to Read Program – Win a FREE copy!
March 10, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Product Review:  Hooked on Phonics®  Learn to Read Program – Win a FREE copy!

“What does this say, Momma?”
“What does that say?”
These are questions I get constantly, every day from my four year old. She’s been asking these questions for years.
She comes by this honestly. I have …

An Adventure in Every Bucket – Win a Bucket of Treasure Dough!
March 4, 2010 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
An Adventure in Every Bucket – Win a Bucket of Treasure Dough!

My 4-year old daughter loves playing with play-dough (homemade versions and the official store-bought brand of similar spelling). She loves making doughy objects, serving me food items, and creating her own creatures. She …

Win Some Mom-invented Items – As Seen on TV!
February 25, 2010 – 8:00 am | Comments Off
Win Some Mom-invented Items – As Seen on TV!

If you’re new to Mile High Mamas… Welcome!  If you’re not new to Mile High Mamas… Welcome back!
Either way, be sure to check out all the things we have in our Daily Deals, Creative Corner, …

I forgot
February 23, 2010 – 7:00 am | 5 Comments
I forgot

Last Monday was one of those days. It was one of those days where tiny little things, as innocuous as single, solitary ants suddenly converge in a mass of creatures that can fell a rainforest.
(Stock …

Children’s Museum Fairytales & Fables Month – Win 4 Tickets!
February 3, 2010 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Children’s Museum Fairytales & Fables Month – Win 4 Tickets!

February’s theme at The Children’s Museum of Denver is Fairytales & Fables!
This month’s theme is perfect for my 4-year old daughter! She loves all things fairytale-y and fable-y, so we were thrilled to be …

A New Chapter
January 28, 2010 – 6:30 am | 6 Comments
A New Chapter

We’ve started a new chapter at our house.
Literally.
We’ve started reading Chapter Books to Claire at bedtime!
(Photos provided by The Casual Perfectionist.)
When she turned 4-years old at the end of November, I thought it would be …

Every time I ski, things go downhill.
January 12, 2010 – 7:00 am | 17 Comments
Every time I ski, things go downhill.

I have a confession to make: I hate skiing.  There. I said it. I’ve lived in Colorado for over 11 years, and I am not a skier. *gasp* Do people …