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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Water World Family Four-Pack Giveaway! ($120 value)
July 6, 2008 – 12:13 am | Comments Off

Congratulations to the three winners of our VTech prize pack giveaway: Jen Merrill, Allison Wagner and Linda Jones!
I have lived in Colorado for five years and just last weekend, I went to Hyland Hills Water World for the first time. I know. It is tough to believe this Canuck who melts in 80-degree temperatures [...]

Three VTech Prize Packs Up For Grabs!
June 29, 2008 – 12:16 am | Comments Off

Congratulations to Julie Weathers, winner of our designer Baby Lulu outfit!
If you’ve had any complaints about boredom from your children, VTech is coming to the rescue! Their fantastic prize pack includes the following:
V-Motion: This is one of the summer’s most educational toys on the market. This Wii-like educational game gets “active minds in motionâ€? when [...]

Contests, Sales and Freebies–Oh My!
June 28, 2008 – 12:39 am | Comments Off

This is your one-stop shopping spot for a whole lot of mom-worthy information. What do Hanes and Disney have in common? Where can you find fun activities at a luxury mountain resort for free? Where can you enjoy summer shopping, lemonade and sweet deals on the hottest Colorado-based mom and kid products around?
Look no further!
Hanes [...]

Designer Baby Lulu Clothing Giveaway!
June 22, 2008 – 12:08 am | Comments Off

Congratulations to Ashley Marshall, winner of our Mod Mum baby sling!
My children’s daily swim lessons have catapulted me into beach mode. Well, minus the beach. We do live in Colorado, after all.
But the California-based designer baby clothes by Baby Lulu resonates with me. I fell in love with their beautiful garden prints, [...]

Hip Mod Mum Baby Sling Giveaway!
June 15, 2008 – 12:47 am | Comments Off

Congratulations to soon-to-be mom Cynthia G. of Aurora who won a DadGear pack for her husband Joel, a soon-to-be dad!
Pssssssssst! Make sure to sneak away from your Father’s Day revelries to enter Mile High Mamas’ giveaway for a cool Mod Mum baby sling. Because don’t you deserve to be indulged as well?!
When my children [...]

Ultra-Cool DadGear Giveaway for the Man in your Life!
June 8, 2008 – 12:18 am | Comments Off

Congratulations to Kelly Mullin, winner of our Real Deals Denver gift certificate!
I knew my husband would hate the floral diaper bag I wanted to buy simply because he would feel he was surrendering his manhood by carrying it. And so I did what any throw-caution-to-the-wind wife would do: I bought it for myself, put it [...]

Your one-stop shopping spot for summer fun!
June 5, 2008 – 12:00 am | Comments Off

If you have been looking for the motherlode of summertime fun in Denver, look no further! Charisse King has compiled a list of hundreds of activities that includes festivals, movies in the park, free days, bazaars, 4th of July celebrations, farmer’s markets and restaurants where kids eat free. Our information below will assuredly keep you [...]

Real Deals Home Furnishings Gift Certificate Giveaway!
June 1, 2008 – 12:57 am | Comments Off

I remember my panic attack when I first went shopping for home furnishings after college. I could not believe the astronomical prices, which made me better appreciate the great sacrifice my parents made when they had to return the new couch they had bought on sale after I broke out in hives.
What? Don’t tell [...]

BabyTime Expo Tickets Giveaway!
May 25, 2008 – 12:33 am | Comments Off

Congratulations to Kathy L., winner of our Elitch Gardens family four-pack giveaway!
I remember walking into Babies R Us when I was pregnant and leaving in tears because I was so overwhelmed about what to buy.
And also because I was a hormonal, stressed-out mess.
I wish the BabyTime Expo had been around. This event gives parents [...]

Elitch Gardens Family Four-Pack Giveaway!
May 18, 2008 – 12:27 am | Comments Off

Congratulations to Christina Carindale, winner or our $150 Target gift basket and 3 ‘Mo Divas tickets!
Since I am likely the only person in Denver who has never been to Elitch Gardens, perhaps I should keep our giveaway – a family four-pack of tickets – for myself! Of course, there is still the issue of my [...]