The Art of Growing…and Murdering Butterflies
March 15, 2010 – 7:00 am | 2 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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Love in a Test Tube – Fun Valentine’s Day Ideas!
February 4, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Love in a Test Tube – Fun Valentine’s Day Ideas!

Valentine’s Day celebrates love. Or maybe it celebrates all the kids in your child’s class with the big exchange of small paper postcards. If they’re lucky, they will get a lollipop attached to the paper …

Ideas for Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day With Your Kids
January 18, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Ideas for Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day With Your Kids

Martin Luther King Jr. Day always creeps up on me. After the frenzy of Christmas, this important commemorative holiday goes unnoticed at my house.
I have vowed to make this year different.
Of course, the most …

Cutest Kid Photo Contest for December: AMAZING PRIZE TO SKI AND STAY AT KEYSTONE!
December 28, 2009 – 6:53 am | Comments Off
Cutest Kid Photo Contest for December: AMAZING PRIZE TO SKI AND STAY AT KEYSTONE!

CONTEST CLOSED. Stay tuned for details on the winner!
Do you have a cute kid?  Well, if you have a kid then of course you do.  Every mom thinks her kid is the cutest on the …

We’ll Be Home For Christmas!
December 25, 2009 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
We’ll Be Home For Christmas!

Mile High Mamas will be on hiatus the week following Christmas to spend time with our families. We will still continue to post special events and contests during that time but regular blogging will return …

Loving our imperfections
December 23, 2009 – 12:01 am | 5 Comments
Loving our imperfections

When I’m dissatisfied with someone, I can usually trace the feeling to a dissatisfaction with myself.
So, if I could truly love myself, would I more easily love those around me?
I’m critical. Don’t know if I …

Nintendo and VTech Play Santa to Old and Young Kids!
December 22, 2009 – 4:00 pm | Comments Off
Nintendo and VTech Play Santa to Old and Young Kids!

If you think Nintendo is just for kids, think again!
My family was thrilled to teach residents at Harvard Square Retirement Community how to play the new Super Mario Bros.™ Wii. Nintendo organized this memorable …

Decorating with Science
December 22, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Decorating with Science

Have you decorated your home for the holidays yet? They are coming up quickly and if you haven’t finished sprucing up the home, why not try decking the halls with a little science?
First, you’ll need …