The Kid Blender:  A Single Mom’s Attempt to Find Joy in an Unexpected Life
February 8, 2012 – 8:00 am | 3 Comments

In this series of blogs, the “Kid Blenders,” I will be addressing our challenges, trying to blend our two families together. The names of the children will be changed to spare the easily embarrassed. And let me be upfront about this: I’m no clinical expert. I’m just a single mom trying to figure life out as I go. But knowing that there are around 14 million single parents out there…I’m guessing that I’m not alone in this venture.

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Heidi’s Garden: The Joy of Re-Purposing!
June 15, 2011 – 7:00 am | 4 Comments
Heidi’s Garden: The Joy of Re-Purposing!

Heidi’s garden is a eclectic mixture of recycled, re-purposed and homemade materials that creates a relaxing space for all to enjoy – except the dogs feel left out of the fun in the vegetable patch!
My dear friend Heidi has been in her home for 15 years which has seen her 2 boys grow up [...]

Water World Insider Tips (Plus Win 4 Passes for Your Family or Receive Huge Discounts)
June 15, 2011 – 7:00 am | 6 Comments
Water World Insider Tips (Plus Win 4 Passes for Your Family or Receive Huge Discounts)

On Wednesday, Water World hosted a few Mile High Mamas and kiddos of all ages. Their mission: To find the very best age-appropriate attractions at America’s biggest and best waterpark for our children ranging from 9 months to 13 years old.
Tune in for our insider tips on just how does a mom of eight juggle [...]

Cities of Splendor Takes Families to Italy and Beyond
June 14, 2011 – 7:00 am | 7 Comments
Cities of Splendor Takes Families to Italy and Beyond

“Mom, what is chastity?” my 1st-grader asked.
It’s not the question to expect when in a gallery at the Denver Art Museum. We were standing in front of centuries-old painted panels from Mantua. They depicted Love, Time, Fame, Chastity, Death, Faith.
I told him it meant purity. Thankfully, that satisfied him enough that we could resume our [...]

Hot Springs: Chill out, soak it up in the hills
June 11, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Hot Springs: Chill out, soak it up in the hills

For many Coloradans, no trip to the mountains is complete without a rejuvenating visit to one of the state’s mineral hot springs.
As natural attractions, these gurgling pools may rank second only to the Rocky Mountain peaks themselves.
Dozens of these sources of liquid refreshment are scattered along both sides of the Continental Divide, but only about [...]

Win a Conference Pass to Bloggy Boot Camp (a $140 value) or Get Our Discount
June 10, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Win a Conference Pass to Bloggy Boot Camp (a $140 value) or Get Our Discount

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATS TO WINNER CONNIE WEISS**
Want to fine-tune your on-line presence?
Bloggy Boot Camp will be coming to Denver on Saturday, September 17th for a day of great education, networking and fun.
Whether you are brand new to blogging or a media maven, there is something for everyone. They will be discussing all things blogging: from [...]

Win Harkins Theater Summer Movie Passes and See 10 Movies!
June 9, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Win Harkins Theater Summer Movie Passes and See 10 Movies!

Harkins Theatres’ wildly popular Summer Movie Fun Series is in full swing at Harkins Northfield with another season of great family titles. Season tickets are $5 for all 10 movies (only 50 cents per movie), individual tickets purchased on the day of show are $2 each. The program runs through Friday, August 5 and this [...]

Lazy Summer Days…in Highlands Ranch
June 9, 2011 – 7:00 am | 7 Comments
Lazy Summer Days…in Highlands Ranch

School is out for summer…yet somehow things don’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. I feel blessed to have so many exciting activities ahead, but sometimes a day at home sounds like a vacation. Oh, the many things I would do with a beautiful summer day – nothing on the agenda – in the [...]

Gardening Mama: Here Comes Summer!
June 8, 2011 – 7:00 am | 14 Comments
Gardening Mama: Here Comes Summer!

I am one of the world’s worst gardeners – not for a lack of desire though. I want to have a lush landscape of flowers in every color of the rainbow, butterfly’s gracefully swooping from one magnificent bloom to the next, luxuriant deep green grass in which to wiggle my toes. I want to have [...]

Event Round-up: Children’s Museum’s New Exhibit, Get Outdoors Day & More!
June 7, 2011 – 6:51 pm | Comments Off
Event Round-up: Children’s Museum’s New Exhibit, Get Outdoors Day & More!

Friday. Explore North America’s “inland seas” in “Mysteries of the Great Lakes 2D” at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The museum’s latest IMAX film, opening Friday, discusses the lakes’ ancient history and delicate ecosystems. Amidst all the spectacular scenery, learn about current conservation efforts and the massive push to clean up the lakes. [...]

We Run Denver: How you can help at-risk kids run the race of their lives
June 7, 2011 – 7:00 am | 3 Comments
We Run Denver: How you can help at-risk kids run the race of their lives

Recently men and women from all over the states ran though rain and sleet to complete the Colfax marathon in Denver. Soon, we will be adding a new set of faces to that finish line!
Our story: Jenifer was all limbs and sick of her classmates teasing her about her height. She learned to use [...]