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.

Read the full story »
Activities

Check out Denver’s guide to activities, craft ideas, Steve Spangler Science experiments and so much more!

Events

Stay in the know of family-friendly Colorado events with our weekly event round-up. Published every Wednesday.

Family Travel

The awe-inspiring Ice Castes in Silverthorne, what’s new at Colorado ski areas this winter and where to find the best deals for your family.

Mama Drama

Need advice on how to handle parenting challenges? Don’t we all! This column tackles YOUR behavioral and medical questions. Also find tips on healthy living.

Mama’s Product Picks

We receive hundreds of press releases every month. Find out what products made the cut and are mama- recommended.

Home » Archive by Category

Articles in Contests

Win 2 Dozen CLIF Kid Snacks for Back to School
September 9, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Win 2 Dozen CLIF Kid Snacks for Back to School

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATS TO WINNERS MELISSA HISEL AND ERICA DOEMLAND!**
With kids headed back to school comes the inevitable task of making a healthy lunch, day after day, week after week.
And the fun part of getting kids to actually eat it.
That’s where Clif Kid organic snacks come to the rescue. Like Clif Kid’s [...]

Denver Deal: Mile High Organics, Crested Butte, Del Taco, Children’s Museum
September 6, 2010 – 11:52 pm | No Comment
Denver Deal: Mile High Organics, Crested Butte, Del Taco, Children’s Museum

The deals keep getting better!  Yes, we have some very special deals for you this week – just for Mile High Mamas readers!  Perhaps you are getting back into the routine of school and other activities that are certain to come this fall.  We have some money and time-saving deals for you.

Mile High Organics Special [...]

Get 4 tickets to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s new FUNundrum circus for $44!
September 6, 2010 – 7:26 am | Comments Off
Get 4 tickets to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s new FUNundrum circus for $44!

If you needed one word to describe the circus, it would be FUN.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents Barnum’s FUNundrum on September 30 – October 10, 2010 at the Denver Coliseum. This event celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of the legendary P.T. Barnum, the Greatest Showman on Earth. With 130 performers [...]

Legend of the Tarantula opens Labor Day weekend at the Butterfly Pavilion (win 6 tickets!)
August 28, 2010 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Legend of the Tarantula opens Labor Day weekend at the Butterfly Pavilion (win 6 tickets!)

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER SUSIE NELSON!**
The Butterfly Pavilion’s famed tarantula Rosie has some competition.
Venture into the world of the tarantula at the Butterfly Pavilion during the world premiere of their new exhibit, Legend of Tarantula, starting Labor Day weekend.
Discover how these versatile arachnids go far beyond the dangerous, scary image given to them by [...]

Must-haves for school: KiDECALS self-adhesive name labels (win them!)
August 15, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Must-haves for school: KiDECALS self-adhesive name labels (win them!)

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER KELLEY NICHOLS**
Keeping track of our kids is tough enough. Keeping track of their belongings is even tougher.
That’s why I was thrilled to learn about Boulder mom Hilary Chandler’s entrepreneurial venture: KiDECALS. These affordable self-adhesive name labels are dishwasher- and washing-machine proof and can easily be applied to anything you don’t [...]

Indulge in Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes’ New Summer Tropics Menu (Win 4 Passes!)
July 12, 2010 – 9:24 am | Comments Off
Indulge in Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes’ New Summer Tropics Menu (Win 4 Passes!)

Want to go on a tropical vacation? If so, you should check out this great deal from the Marriott in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
If not, bring the tropics to you with Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes new Summer Tropics menu for the entire month of July.
It’s no secret I have recently become mango-obsessed so these [...]

Enter Your Child in 850 KOA’s Baby Contest
June 23, 2010 – 8:00 am | Comments Off
Enter Your Child in 850 KOA’s Baby Contest

Got Colorado’s cutest baby?
Enter your little darling in Newsradio 850 KOA’s Cutest Baby Contest. Send in your photos of your baby (under 2 years of age) for the chance to win the complete parenting package including an HD Flip video camera, a 32” LCD Television and a $250 spa experience.
The deadline to [...]

Win concert tickets to teen sensations The Wonder Girls!
June 20, 2010 – 7:30 am | Comments Off
Win concert tickets to teen sensations The Wonder Girls!

We have big news that is sending local tweens and teens in a frenzy: the Wonder Girls are coming to Denver on July 6th!
The Wonder Girls, five female teenage sensations hailing from the east as music royalty, are finally making their highly anticipated new single “2 Different Tears.” This is the Wonder Girls’ [...]

Win Tickets to the 4th of July Fireworks at Invesco Field at Mile High!
June 19, 2010 – 3:20 pm | Comments Off
Win Tickets to the 4th of July Fireworks at Invesco Field at Mile High!

Want your 4th of July to go off with a bang?
Mile High Mamas is giving away 2 sets of 4 tickets to see the fireworks at INVESCO Field at Mile High!
The fireworks and multi-media display will be best experienced from inside INVESCO Field, as the high-impact fireworks show is set to ignite close to [...]

Keeping the Learning Going – Summer Sun Science – ENTER TO WIN!
June 17, 2010 – 4:00 am | One Comment
Keeping the Learning Going – Summer Sun Science – ENTER TO WIN!

School is out, the sun is blazing and the kids are singing their favorite song “I’m bored.”
I heard this familiar tune the very first day of summer vacation.
How are you going to keep them busy for more than two months? How will you keep their mind active, engaged and learning? With science activities of course!
**Want [...]