Charmed by Snakes at The Denver Museum of Nature and Science
February 7, 2012 – 7:00 am | 7 Comments

There’s a zoo at The Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
But it’s not lunchtime in the atrium or the parking lot on a free day. 60 creepy, slithery, and totally fascinating creatures have been collected into one fun-filled new exhibit called Lizards and Snakes. Recently, our family spent an evening getting to know the critters [...]

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Looking for a Mother’s Day hint to drop?
April 19, 2011 – 7:00 am | 6 Comments
Looking for a Mother’s Day hint to drop?

Here’s a luscious idea that has fewer calories that chocolate, smells as good as a bouquet of flowers, and always fits the giftee perfectly. How about a day of pampering, a few hours with no cares or concerns, a time when you are the center of the universe? And how about doing all that at the very posh but not outrageously priced Four Seasons Spa in downtown Denver?

Chinstrap time travel
April 5, 2011 – 7:00 am | 2 Comments
Chinstrap time travel

I see my present-day kids riding their bikes to school. In the moment it takes to snap my chin strap, I time-travel back to the time they were babies and forward to the time they are parents themselves. And back to now.

Got allergies? Got anxiety? Consider a Salt Spa (with discount)
March 22, 2011 – 7:00 am | 5 Comments
Got allergies? Got anxiety? Consider a Salt Spa (with discount)

Halotherapy has arrived in Colorado, and has been reported to treat asthma, allergies, sinus problems, ear infections, lung diseases, skin irritations and anxiety. Does it live up to its billing?

Mother Nature and her semiannual day of balance
March 16, 2011 – 7:00 am | 4 Comments
Mother Nature and her semiannual day of balance

The upcoming first day of spring conjures thoughts on balance, labyrinths and energy waves. How will you mark the equinox?

Denver-area birthing center offers adoption training and support
February 22, 2011 – 7:00 am | 6 Comments
Denver-area birthing center offers adoption training and support

Parker Adventist Hospital has debuted The Family to Family program, which provides education for its staff members so they can support patients and other people involved in adoption births.

If someone you know struggles with fertility
January 25, 2011 – 7:00 am | No Comment
If someone you know struggles with fertility

Melissa Ford, author of “Navigating the Land of IF: Understanding Infertility and Exploring Your Options,” answers questions about IVF, IUI, adoption, surrogacy, donor egg, donor sperm, and child-free living.

The Good Son
January 11, 2011 – 7:00 am | No Comment
The Good Son

My son becomes the caretaker for his mom. And I see for certain just how much she contributed to the man he is.

Three part peace
December 21, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Three part peace

To:  You
From:  Three sisters
RE:  Holiday wishes
Happy and peaceful holiday wishes from me and mine to you and yours.

Tami, Lori, Sheri

Fine dining WITH kids? Yes at EDGE
December 7, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Fine dining WITH kids? Yes at EDGE

“Daddy, why are you letting that man drive your car!?”
Tessa was alarmed when my husband handed the car keys to the valet at the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Denver. I realized then that bringing our children to a fancy-schmancy restaurant and exposing them to fine dining was not a bad idea.
Did Roger and I [...]

Keeping my family warmer and our bills lower
November 24, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Keeping my family warmer and our bills lower

This is going to be THE MOST EXCITING article you’ll read all day.
Of course, I’m going to do my best to make this topic RIVETING, but I’m also wishing desperately that everything else you come across today will be on the boring side.
What is this intriguing, fascinating topic?