Charmed by Snakes at The Denver Museum of Nature and Science
February 7, 2012 – 7:00 am | 7 Comments

There’s a zoo at The Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
But it’s not lunchtime in the atrium or the parking lot on a free day. 60 creepy, slithery, and totally fascinating creatures have been collected into one fun-filled new exhibit called Lizards and Snakes. Recently, our family spent an evening getting to know the critters [...]

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Step Right Up to Win 6 Passes to the First-Ever Denver County Fair!
July 14, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Step Right Up to Win 6 Passes to the First-Ever Denver County Fair!

***  CONTEST CLOSED! AND THE WINNER IS…TOYA SCARAFIOTTI! CONGRATULATIONS!  ***
The first annual Denver County Fair debuts July 28 – 31, 2011 at the National Western Complex in Denver. Step right up to win 6 passes, count them 6, free passes for your family to experience the first ever Denver County Fair!
Doesn’t Denver already have a county [...]

Fun for the entire family at Central City Days (and win VIP passes)
July 8, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Fun for the entire family at Central City Days (and win VIP passes)

Want a dose of Colorado history and culture all in one shot?
On July 30 and 31, Central City Days will feature a full smattering of family-friendly activities to discover the best of Colorado, including historic hiking, walking and biking tours, rooftop Colorado Mead, wine and beer tasting parties and casual performances designed to “wow”.
Central City [...]

Win a 50-minute Sea Water Facial From The Spa at Inverness!
July 1, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Win a 50-minute Sea Water Facial From The Spa at Inverness!

With the kids on the rampage this summer, what mom wouldn’t love some time for herself? The Spa at The Inverness is here to help.
This award-winning spa is giving away a 50-minute Sea Water Pearl Facial to one lucky Denver mom. The new luxurious Phytomer facial is designed to infuse the skin with ultra-moisturizing marine [...]

Win a $100 gift card from Fresh Produce Clothing (and the VIP treatment)
June 25, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Win a $100 gift card from Fresh Produce Clothing (and the VIP treatment)

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO RENEE DUNN!**
I always love to hear about Colorado moms finding success and Mary Ellen Vernon is the epitome of it.
Together with her husband, this mom of two co-founded Fresh Produce Clothing, a colorful and casual lifestyle clothing line that is now sold in 38 retail stores nationwide and in 400 specialty [...]

Summer Science Fun with Sun Print Fabric – WIN Your Own Packet
June 22, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Summer Science Fun with Sun Print Fabric – WIN Your Own Packet

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATS TO WINNER MARIANNE TOURON!**
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and do a little science.  There are so many experiments and projects to do with sun, dirt, bugs, rocks and more. Catching butterflies, watching worms, picking up polies, scouring for shells, studying rocks are all some of the simple pleasures of [...]

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 [...]

Ultimate Summer Activity Guide & Giveaway!!! Win One of Several Family 4-Packs!
June 2, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Ultimate Summer Activity Guide & Giveaway!!! Win One of Several Family 4-Packs!

Please go here to enter one (or all) of our awesome prizes…

Butterfly Pavilion – Insectival Family 4-Pack
Cave of the Winds – Wind Walker Family 4-Pack, Discovery Tour Family 4-Pack
Children’s Museum of Denver – Family 4-Pack Admission
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – Family 4-Pack Admission, Sky Ride Family 4-Pack, Zoo Shirt & Tote
Denver Art Museum – Family 4-Pack [...]

Win 15 Passes to the Colorado Music Festival’s Young People’s Concert!
May 25, 2011 – 7:00 am | No Comment

Are you:
1) A mom?
2) Got friends?
If so, round ‘em up for this very cool contest. The Colorado Music Festival is giving away 15 passes for you and your friends to attend their Young People’s Concert “Beethoven Lives Upstairs” on either June 25 or 27, 2011 at 10 a.m.
Not familiar with the Colorado Music Festival & [...]

Golden’s Must-do Activities & a Giveaway Extravangaza (including tickets to Splash, Heritage Square & more!)
May 23, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Golden’s Must-do Activities & a Giveaway Extravangaza (including tickets to Splash, Heritage Square & more!)

I’ve been a fan of the city of Golden since I moved to Colorado eight years ago but it wasn’t until my family did a staycation there last summer that I truly fell in love with the darling shops on Washington Avenue, biking along Clear Creek’s glorious bike path the “Chicken Lady” at Clear Creek [...]