Mama Drama: Potty Training On The Go
September 3, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment

Dear Mama Drama:
My two year old is potty training and has moved into wearing “big girl panties.” I am freaked out about taking her out of the house because I’m afraid she’ll have an accident and will become too discouraged. How can I take her out and help her to be successful?
~ Stuck in the [...]

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Tour de Colorado’s Best Mountain Festivals for Families: Crested Butte
July 20, 2009 – 12:05 am | 19 Comments
Tour de Colorado’s Best Mountain Festivals for Families: Crested Butte

During my family’s Tour de Colorado, we have visited many perfect places but have never had the perfect day.
You parents know what I’m talking about: when the destination’s private universe comes to life and the children do not beat each other to a pulp.
I had the perfect day in Crested Butte, my choice for Colorado’s [...]

There is No “I” in Team…..But I Did Find Me
July 17, 2009 – 5:00 am | 11 Comments
There is No “I” in Team…..But I Did Find Me

Guest blogger Heather Simms-Schichtel is a parent advocate, freelance writer and full-time mom to Samantha a precious girl who has an undiagnosed genetic condition.
Ironic that as I write this we are in Children’s Hospital; our unsought home-away-from-home. I’m watching over my daughter Samantha as I wait for my husband to deliver my bike. Two weeks [...]

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 [...]

Tour de Colorado’s Best-kept Secret for Families: Chautauqua
June 17, 2009 – 12:00 am | 18 Comments
Tour de Colorado’s Best-kept Secret for Families:  Chautauqua

You’d think my choice for Colorado’s best-kept secret would be a far-flung destination but I have been absolutely amazed how few locals know about Chautauqua’s charms. Located at the base of the Flatirons in Boulder, this National Historic Landmark has rental cottages that are surrounded on three sides with open space that includes 48 miles [...]

Turning Up the Heat on Murphy’s Law
June 8, 2009 – 6:00 am | 14 Comments
Turning Up the Heat on Murphy’s Law

This is one of the few summers I will not be returning to The Motherland a.k.a. Canada. It is no secret that I despise the heat. I blame my Canuckian roots and our glorious 70-degree summers. Anything over 85 degrees makes me combust and my body breaks out in a heat rash.
Having 10 pounds of [...]

Denver’s Top Mama-Recommended Summer Activities
June 2, 2009 – 12:01 am | 22 Comments
Denver’s Top Mama-Recommended Summer Activities

Looking for this year’s list?  Click here to check out the 2010 Warm Weather Guide to Fun in Denver!
Summer Break is here! As the summer sun lingers in the sky longer before settling behind the mountains, how should we fill the time? What summer activities are sure to be a hit?
We asked for [...]