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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Mommy & Me Ski Class at Echo Mountain (Win it!)
January 10, 2011 – 7:07 am | Comments Off
Mommy & Me Ski Class at Echo Mountain (Win it!)

There are Mommy & Me sign language, yoga and swim classes but why should it stop there?
At Echo Mountain it keeps going—straight down the mountain in their Parent and Me private ski lessons for 3-year-old skiers and his/her parent. The concept is brilliant and simple: Take a one-hour lesson with your child to prepare them [...]

It’s Never too Early to Start Thinking About (Sanborn) Camp!
January 8, 2011 – 7:00 am | No Comment
It’s Never too Early to Start Thinking About (Sanborn) Camp!

Yep, the kids are back in school, the decorations have been boxed (almost), and the leftovers have all been consumed. Families have returned from epic “vacations” after which most of us needed an additional vacation. By and large, we are all happily settling back into our pre-holiday routines, going strong with our fitness [...]

Win Ski Vacations for your Family to Crested Butte, Sunlight and Echo Mountain!
January 6, 2011 – 8:09 pm | Comments Off
Win Ski Vacations for your Family to Crested Butte, Sunlight and Echo Mountain!

**CONTEST CLOSED! THANKS TO THE TREMENDOUS RESPONSE WE RECEIVED (OVER 500 ENTRIES). CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNERS CARRIE MEURER (ECHO MOUNTAIN), CARRIE BOUSFIELD (CRESTED BUTTE) AND TRACY PERRY (SUNLIGHT MOUNTAIN).**
Mile High Mamas love winter and there is no better way to enjoy it than by hitting the slopes with your family in Colorado.
We have three AMAZING [...]

2011′s first baby in Colorado a “cool story”
January 2, 2011 – 7:40 am | No Comment
2011′s first baby in Colorado a “cool story”

At least three Colorado babies were born Saturday before 12:01 a.m, but the state’s title-holding tyke for 2011 was born in the first seconds past the stroke of midnight at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora.
Emma Alfaro upset her mother’s plans for New Year Eve’s festivities with an early coming-out party of her own. [...]

Love is always in the air for giraffes at Colorado Springs zoo
December 31, 2010 – 7:13 am | No Comment
Love is always in the air for giraffes at Colorado Springs zoo

At first glance, the giraffe area at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo might not seem an exceedingly romantic spot.
Granted, it boasts a lovely location, high on a hill, with Colorado Springs spread out below. But when you get down to it, it’s just a big patch of dirt surrounded by a stone wall. And the inside enclosure, [...]

Free Holiday Activities in Denver
December 13, 2010 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Free Holiday Activities in Denver

Some of the Mile High City’s greatest winter attractions and events are for FREE. Don’t miss this great list compiled by our friends at Visit Denver:
FREE HOLIDAY FESTIVALS & EVENTS
The Ice Palace at Cherry Creek Shopping Center
Nov. 12 – Dec. 24
www.shopcherrycreek.com
The Ice Palace, an extensive new, free holiday experience features a magical snow and light [...]

Courtyard by Marriott Opens Lobby Zone to Help Alleviate Holiday Traveling Stress
December 5, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Courtyard by Marriott Opens Lobby Zone to Help Alleviate Holiday Traveling Stress

Between body-scan controversies and holiday crowds, Denver International Airport is not a happy place to be in December.
That’s why I was pretty darn excited to hear that the Courtyard by Marriott is making your wait at DIA a little less awful with the Lobby Zone. Located in Concourse B, by gates 15 and 16, this [...]

Show us your holiday lights (and find out where to find the best displays)
December 4, 2010 – 7:11 am | Comments Off
Show us your holiday lights (and find out where to find the best displays)

A tradition as old as electric light itself will lead thousands of homeowners up on ladders and roofs this season to string their holiday lights.
Don’t let your hard work go unnoticed! Get your house on The Denver Post’s holiday lights guide.
Upload photos of your holiday lights extravaganza and map it to share with others. The [...]

Mile High Mamas’ Ultimate Colorado Shopping Guide for the Holidays
December 2, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Mile High Mamas’ Ultimate Colorado Shopping Guide for the Holidays

The 2010 Ultimate Colorado Shopping Guide
Here’s my roundup of holiday shopping goodies! I scoured the state to find all Colorado-based gifts, perfect for the eco-friendly and green footprint movement we embody. There were so many fantastic choices this year, it was hard to choose only a handful, but I think I brought you the [...]

Volunteer Santa Available for Special Needs Kids & Give Back With Operation Santa
November 28, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Volunteer Santa Available for Special Needs Kids & Give Back With Operation Santa

John Shager has been a Santa for 32 years and is well acquainted with the long lines and drama associated with the man in red.
He is also a four-year cancer survivor.
In an effort to give back, he is volunteering his services for FREE and is willing to visit any group of families of children with [...]