Win Dad a Family Vacation to YMCA of the Rockies!
May 21, 2012 – 6:15 am | Comments Off

If there is an affordable, fun family vacation that rivals YMCA of the Rockies, I’d like to know about it.
Since I moved to Colorado almost 10 years ago, we have had a family reunion and multiple trips to both of the YMCA of the Rockies’ Colorado locations.
As new parents with an irascible, insomniac toddler, [...]

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Denver Deal: Harkins Theaters, CU Spring Game, Kite Festival and more
April 4, 2011 – 9:46 pm | One Comment
Denver Deal: Harkins Theaters, CU Spring Game, Kite Festival and more

Spring brings with it longer days – and more time to have fun outside with the kids!  I would love to hear what any of you are doing to make those last few months of school more bearable.  Are you already buying your kids summer wardrobe?  Check out the consignment sales for some great deals on where you can [...]

Denver Deal: Tangled Rebate, DealPop and Mountain Fun
March 29, 2011 – 8:50 pm | No Comment
Denver Deal: Tangled Rebate, DealPop and Mountain Fun

Springtime in Colorado is the best!  Where else can you ski and hike the same weekend?  One day it is sunny and nice and the next it is snowing when you wake up (like it was today).  Plus, there is so much to do right here in town! 
Disney’s Tangled $5 Rebate
Cost Cutters has teamed up [...]

Got allergies? Got anxiety? Consider a Salt Spa (with discount)
March 22, 2011 – 7:00 am | 5 Comments
Got allergies? Got anxiety? Consider a Salt Spa (with discount)

Halotherapy has arrived in Colorado, and has been reported to treat asthma, allergies, sinus problems, ear infections, lung diseases, skin irritations and anxiety. Does it live up to its billing?

Denver Deal: Kids Are FREE at Denver Art Museum, OJ Tour, Disney on Ice Discount & more.
March 21, 2011 – 6:53 pm | One Comment
Denver Deal: Kids Are FREE at Denver Art Museum, OJ Tour, Disney on Ice Discount & more.

Do you have a ritual for the end of the week? Do you perhaps have a pizza and movie night at home?  My family likes to celebrate with making a dinner together in the kitchen (and usually making a big mess).  This week we will be making Crêpes.  Frieda’s Crepes can be found in the [...]

Celebrating my beloved DownEast Basics’ Colorado debut w/ a discount & $50 giveaway!
March 21, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Celebrating my beloved DownEast Basics’ Colorado debut w/ a discount & $50 giveaway!

Do you have a store you love so much you could buy everything in it?
DownEast Basics is that store for me.
So, imagine my jubilation to hear this high-style, low-price fashion retailer that specializes in trendy fashions finally opened their first store in Colorado this month: at Southwest Plaza Mall in Littleton, to be exact.

My love [...]

PeeKoo—Making life a bit easier in the morning (and receive a 35% discount!)
March 20, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
PeeKoo—Making life a bit easier in the morning (and receive a 35% discount!)

Spring is finally here! I know most moms are feeling the same way I am right about now: bring on the warm weather! I don’t think I have ever had such a serious case of spring fever in my life. However, with spring comes the spring ahead in time change and it is quite a [...]

Denver Deal: Noodles, Echo Mountain, Hotel Monaco and GAP
March 14, 2011 – 7:21 pm | No Comment
Denver Deal: Noodles, Echo Mountain, Hotel Monaco and GAP

Last week, I was invited to try the new Mac and Cheese dishes at Noodles & Company.  Can I just say, “fabulous”?  While my kids love the original Mac and Cheese (they order it EVERY time we are there), Noodles has introduced three new dishes where Mac & Cheese has grown up!  The Southwestern Chili [...]

Denver Deal: Fraser, Breeze, Bicycle Village and More
March 7, 2011 – 8:22 pm | No Comment
Denver Deal: Fraser, Breeze, Bicycle Village and More

This coming Saturday, March 12 the kids and I are really excited to go to the Fraser Tubing Hill.  I can remember doing this as a child and am most excited to bring my kids along.  We have been lucky enough to negotiate a super rate if any of YOU want to join us there.  For [...]

Denver Deal: Disney on Ice, Loveland Ski Area and More!
March 1, 2011 – 6:59 am | No Comment
Denver Deal: Disney on Ice, Loveland Ski Area and More!

While spring baseball has started (in Arizona) we are within a week of Daylight savings time (it happens this year on Sunday, March 13) and most of the snow has melted in town.  The ski areas are gearing up for spring break travel and they have a ton of great stuff still going on!  It’s not too [...]

Win an Obermeyer Jacket, SolVista Ski Passes & Great Spring Break Deals!
February 25, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Win an Obermeyer Jacket, SolVista Ski Passes & Great Spring Break Deals!

It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over.
The ski season, that is. That’s why I’m thrilled about a fun giveaway promotion Mile High Mamas is offering. Ski wear industry leader Obermeyer wants to send your child to Spring Break in style and is offering up one of their cutting-edge I-Grow jackets as a giveaway.
Let’s face it: [...]