Are you looking for a new family-friendly hangout? Check out this new social lounge that is also mission-driven! The Den, a social lounge for families, is a space that aims to provide a supportive and dignified experience for anyone navigating the parenthood journey and searching for something different. Located at 2900 Zuni St, the space includes a coffee shop that’s open to the public, a lounge overlaid with play for children, a laptop bar, a rentable zen room and a classroom for support groups, curated specialist-led classes, and open crafting. The coffee shop will also spotlight independent brands on a rotating basis, starting with ANDI, a brand founded and led by a Denver-based mom. The team’s mission at The Den is to validate the diverse and meaningful experiences of all those ...
Happy Father’s Day to our Denver Dads! Don’t miss our Guide to Father’s Day in Denver with 50+ ways to celebrate Dad. This is the price you pay for having a great father. You get the wonder, the joy, the tender moments – and you get the tears at the end, too. -Harlan Coben I was raised in the greatest of homes… just a really great dad, and I miss him so much… he was a good man, a real simple man… Very faithful, always loved my mom, always provided for the kids, and just a lot of fun. -Max Lucado In our house, Mother’s Day is every day. Father’s Day, too. In our house, parents count. They do important work and that work matters. One day just doesn’t cut for us. -Margaret Heffernan Happy Father’s Day today (and every day)!
My father quit on us when I was five. Mom remarried a few years later. She then passed away in a car accident when I was nine. Both biological parents were gone before I turned ten. I was stuck living with my Mom’s new husband whom I had only known for a short time. He wasn’t my “real” dad. Randle isn’t even my real last name. Steve Randle then showed me the meaning of real. He dedicated his life to raising us (I have a younger sister and brother). When Steve met my Mom, he was a successful attorney. As a single parent dealing with deep sorrow, he gave up so many of his own interests to be there for me. He has taught me more about life than anyone else – the most important being belief in myself, commitment to family, and faith in God. I have never made a major personal or professional dec...
I left Canada when I was 18 years old for college and the longer I’m gone, the farther away it feels. Four years ago, my mom finally passed away after a 30-year battle with MS. Add in a pandemic where I couldn’t cross the border to return home and my Dad’s multiple battles with cancer during that time–and I treasure time spent with family even more. In February for my birthday, I had one request: to fly home. I had a few days of wicked-cold temps and a few days of moderation that made for a great visit. We hiked, skied, skated, ate (so much), did a bunny intervention of Mom’s Easter collection (100+ cottontails), and snuggled up to the fire to watch curling every night in my childhood home. On a very cold day, Dad and I decorated Mom’s grave...
C’mon, who doesn’t love a good Dad Joke? OK, most of us groan when we hear them but that is what makes them that much more delightful. Also, don’t miss our Guide to Father’s Day in Denver: 50+ Ways to Celebrate Dad. Looking for gifts for Dad? Check out these customizable graphic tees by Black Lantern, screen printed in Estes Park, or these cool Colorado trucker hats and apparel by YoColorado. Best Dad Jokes “Dad, did you get a haircut?” “No, I got them all cut!” “My wife is really mad at the fact that I have no sense of direction. So I packed up my stuff and right!” “How do you get a squirrel to like you? Act like a nut.” “Why don’t eggs tell jokes? They’d crack each other up.” “I don’t trust stairs. They’re always up to something.” “What ...
With Father’s Day almost upon us, here are fantastic ideas to start new traditions with Dad in Denver. Looking for adventurous ideas with Dad? Don’t miss The Ultimate Denver Summer Activity Guide (250+ Ideas) and the Colorado Bucket List: 100 Offbeat Destinations You Must Visit. Scroll down for even more ideas! The joy of cooking. Most Father’s Days start with kids wanting to bring dad breakfast in bed. Try to keep that tradition going, even as kids grow older. Then, when their age is right, try having them grill dad dinner. As the years pass, that meal will go from hot dogs and hamburgers to salmon and steaks. “I had a very memorable day when my middle-school son discovered Bobby Flay’s grilling book,” Knippenberg says. Sands of time. Dads who w...
In honor of Father’s Day, we are printing some of our favorite Father’s Day stories from years past. Bode is now a thriving, adventurous and patient 16-year-old, ready to enter his senior year of high school. My son Bode is thoughtful, kind and beloved by everyone. I can count on one hand how many tantrums he’s ever thrown, and he prides himself on being responsible. How many 5-year-olds do you know like that? He is also analogous to an 8-ton pachyderm. Case in point: We recently encountered another boy at the park whose constant barrage of insults quickly wore on me, but Bode continued playing with him. At one point, the kid demanded, “You need to watch my shark!” and without waiting for consent, he flitted off. Bode simply placed the shark on a ledge and carefully cuppe...
Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 18, 2023 and we’re here to help you celebrate Dad’s awesomeness. Don’t miss these ideas for celebrating Father’s Day in Denver. Looking for gifts for Dad? Check out these customizable graphic tees by Black Lantern, screen printed in Estes Park, or these cool Colorado trucker hats and apparel by YoColorado. Father’s Day Events & Festivals in Denver The Denver BBQ Festival WHEN: May 27-28, 2023 WHERE: Empower Field at Mile High The free Denver BBQ Festival brings together legendary pitmasters from Denver, Texas, Kansas City, St. Louis and around the nation to serve award-winning BBQ. In addition, attendees can enjoy cold beer and drinks, BBQ tutorials and demonstrations, games and activities for the whole fam...
Dear Mama Drama: My two-year-old won’t eat anything, but macaroni and cheese. I’m afraid to give him other things because if he doesn’t eat it he’ll be hungry. I see other children, even younger than him, eating a wide variety of foods. I am amazed that they will eat things like tofu and vegetables. How can I get my son to eat a wider variety of foods? ~Scared of starving Dear Scared: Many children have difficulty expanding their food choices once they have found a favorite food. Macaroni and cheese, PB & J, and mashed potatoes are common favorites. They may like the texture, smell, or associate a positive experience with that food. However, we have to offer them other foods on a regular basis if we want them to make other choices. Our job as parents is to provide healthy options for o...
“I went through a real transformation from anger to really more love,” Comedian and Actor Rob Delaney says of writing his new memoir, A Heart That Works, which shares an intimate look at life after losing his 1-year-old son Henry to a brain tumor. This visceral and deeply personal memoir by the star of the Amazon Prime series Catastrophe shares their journey about love, loss and fatherhood. The family had moved from Los Angeles to London with their two young boys when Rob’s wife was pregnant with Henry, their third. The move was an adventure and a challenge that would bind them even more tightly together as they navigated the novelty of London, the culture clashes, and the funhouse experience of Rob’s fame—thanks to his role as co-creator and co-star of the hit series C...
Denver dad Chris Sekirnjak is a longtime contributor for Mile High Mamas and the author of Denver Playgrounds & Parks: A guide to the best play areas in metro Denver. In honor of Father’s Day, we asked him how he got started. Tell us a bit about your family. My wife and I met in California and moved to Denver in 2004 to be near the mountains. We have since moved closer to the foothills and have no plans of ever leaving Colorado! Our family has always preferred to spend our time outdoors rather than indoors. Oftentimes, you could find us hiking, skiing, trail running, swimming, boating, or gardening. How did you get started on the playground project? What is your ‘why?’ My first book “Run, Stroll, Hike” (a guide to family-friendly trails in & around Denver) was bor...
Happy Father’s Day! This is a full week for me as both my dad’s birthday as well as Father’s Day land on the same week. I intend to do some grilling with him – and maybe go fishing as well. What do you do to celebrate your dad? We have rounded up some AWESOME dad’s day deals here for you. Amazon Prime Day. Amazon held Prime Day in October last year, but this year the day of savings is set for June 21 & 22. Best deals will be on Amazon products like the Fire Tablet and smart products (speakers and streaming sticks). While we don’t have a lot of detail on it yet – Walmart and Target are intending to host similar competing deals. Bath and Body Works. The semi-annual sale at Bath and Body Works is on! Score up to 75% off some of your favorites. Some of the best stuff sells ...