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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Tour de Colorado’s Ultimate Splurge for Families: The Broadmoor’s New Cottages
June 29, 2009 – 12:10 pm | 21 Comments
Tour de Colorado’s Ultimate Splurge for Families: The Broadmoor’s New Cottages

I had been touring the Olympic Peninsula all week. I flew home late that night, did laundry, repacked and then jumped in the car with my family the next morning. Upon arrival at The Broadmoor’s sculpted grounds, I was frenzied and sleep-deprived.
The moment we pulled up to the security gate, all my worries were whisked [...]

Mama’s Weekly Picks for Denver’s Best Family Events!
June 19, 2009 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Mama’s Weekly Picks for Denver’s Best Family Events!

This weekend is Father’s Day. For some reason, Dads don’t get the attention we Mamas do. So to honor Dad, I’ve included a brief list of some nice things you can do for Dad, just in case you’re stumped. You can treat Dad to:
A game of golf or miniature golf (we can’t all be Tiger [...]

Welcome to the New and Improved Mile High Mamas!
June 15, 2009 – 12:47 am | 13 Comments
Welcome to the New and Improved Mile High Mamas!

No, you’re not in the wrong place. Mile High Mamas just underwent a redesign and we are thrilled to still bring you all your favorite bloggers and content. Of course, any makeover is not complete without some changes and we are thrilled to announce some great new categories that include:
*Events. Want to know the very [...]

Welcome to Mile High Mamas’ Mama Tech Talk!
May 26, 2009 – 7:55 pm | Comments Off
Welcome to Mile High Mamas’ Mama Tech Talk!

Ever feel lost in a playgroup conversation where moms are talking about how they just love reading Dooce? You wonder in your head, “What is Dooce ?”
Or do you have friends who have connected with so many of their old friends on Facebook and you just barely figured out how to post your [...]

How Moms Are Not Only the Queens of Comedy but Also Improv
May 26, 2009 – 12:00 am | 21 Comments

I got asked to lead a round-table discussion for the Boulder Chamber’s PR & Social Media Event on Friday. There were some social media rock stars who presented including Andrew Hyde of TechStars, Ari Newman of FiltrBox and Mile High Mama Holly Hamann from The Blog Frog.
And then there was me.
Though I did shower for [...]

Never piss off the Mommybloggers
May 13, 2009 – 12:00 am | No Comment

A few weeks ago, as I stood in front of nearly 450 tech nerds for Ignite Boulder, ready to present “Why Mommybloggers Such and What We Can Learn From Them,” I wasn’t all that nervous. OK, maybe a leeeetle. But I knew the people in that room were not nearly as invested in the topic [...]

Top 100 Reasons to Love Blogging
April 6, 2009 – 12:41 am | No Comment

Next week, Mile High Mamas will be dedicated unto the glories of blogging. We will cover the why and the how as we try to lure you, Dear Reader, into starting a blog. It is all about community…and we want you to help build ours in Colorado.
Our blogroll is growing and we hope [...]

Blogging: World Domination Tour
April 3, 2009 – 12:23 am | No Comment

This week, Mile High Mamas will be dedicated unto the joys of blogging. We have discussed why and how to start a blog. Now it turns personal.
I have asked our bloggers to share the reason they started blogging and their favorite post. For me, blogging was an outlet. After surviving a hellacious [...]

When Mamas Go Wild–Mile High Mamas Night Out Revisited!
March 30, 2009 – 12:00 am | No Comment

Let’s face it: being a “mommy blogger” does not just entail writing about the kids. Sometimes we like to break out and have a Moms Gone Wild Mama’s Night Out. Because great eats + live music – the offspring = good times.
Many of Colorado’s most prominent mommy bloggers gathered at the D Note in Arvada [...]

Facebook Aficionados, Fanatics, and Freaks
February 13, 2009 – 12:00 am | No Comment

Melissa Howell blogs about her life with her three princesses and her one Superman-look-alike husband at The Howell Herald. She is also an administrator at Bloggers Annex and is a professional photographer specializing in babies and children. You can see her work at her website, Blue Prints Photography.
My freshman year of college I met a [...]