The Art of Growing…and Murdering Butterflies
March 15, 2010 – 7:00 am | 3 Comments

My daughter Hadley’s butterfly obsession began last summer when my parents bought her a butterfly net and book.
She was not quick enough to capture even one.
That’s why I wasn’t too surprised when she announced she …

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Trip of the Month: The Entire State of Colorado!
December 1, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Trip of the Month: The Entire State of Colorado!

Mile High Mamas will be bringing you the best that Colorado has to offer this winter! We will be dispatching mom bloggers to write about the inside scoop on Colorado’s best family-friendly resorts. As a …

Annual Crafting Extravaganza Causes Annual Ulcer
November 30, 2009 – 6:50 am | 16 Comments
Annual Crafting Extravaganza Causes Annual Ulcer

It’s the time of year again that my husband Jamie dreads. That time when I become delusional and somehow forget that I cannot do crafts. That I have never been able to do crafts and …

Places to Cut Your Own Tree
November 24, 2009 – 5:56 pm | Comments Off
Places to Cut Your Own Tree

Holiday revelers have plenty of options when it comes to finding the perfect Christmas tree. They can buy artificial timber preloaded with lights and ornaments. Or, they can opt for the real deal, selecting a …

Child’s play at the toy museum
November 16, 2009 – 12:01 am | 5 Comments
Child’s play at the toy museum

Recently, we visited the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys. The kids were very skeptical because how can a museum about miniatures, dolls, and toys be very cool? Seriously? This is how we are …

Mile High Mamas Gather For Fun Evening to Benefit a Great Cause
November 12, 2009 – 5:47 am | Comments Off
Mile High Mamas Gather For Fun Evening to Benefit a Great Cause

On Tuesday night, Colorado’s most influential social media moms were on a mission.
A large group of Mile High Mamas gathered at Morton’s steakhouse to sample their delicious new Bar Bites menu (shameless plug: these delicious …

Weekly Event Round-up: A Caberet, Wings & Strings, other musical adventures and more!
November 11, 2009 – 11:23 am | Comments Off
Weekly Event Round-up:  A Caberet, Wings & Strings, other musical adventures and more!

In the Denver area and looking for some fun things to do with your family this weekend? The Mile High Mamas’ weekly event round-up has a little something for everyone!
Saturday. Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret is …

Class acts for creative families: Fun Family Classes!
November 10, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Class acts for creative families: Fun Family Classes!

Theresa Nuber can’t sing. Fortunately, her duet partner hasn’t noticed.
Every Thursday morning, Nuber and her 18-month-old daughter, Eva, attend The Music Train, a family music class in their neighborhood.
From sign language to tumbling, family classes …