We have closed the book on Christmas 2011 and as we look forward to ringing in 2012 this weekend, I am reflecting on those in my life and those who have shared it.
As I get older and watch my children grow up, I continue to gain insight and wisdom into what is truly important…it is [...]

We had a fabulous holiday yesterday but money was tight for many of my family members. This caused me to reflect upon Christmas 2008. Instead of giving each other gifts we didn’t really need that we would then exchange for gifts we really wanted, my sister-in-law Jane came up with a plan.
“This year, we [...]

The Martini Shot Dance Party at Stargazers
Dec. 31: Dance music by The Martini Shot, hors d’oeuvres buffet, complimentary champagne toast at midnight, and party favors. Doors open at 8 p.m. Table seating starts at $35, general admission $25. 10 S. Parkside Drive, Colorado Springs, 719-476-2200
Children’s Museum of Denver
Dec. 31: Join us when we transform

Mile High Mamas hopes you have the happiest of holidays!
The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.
-Burton Hillis
As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December’s bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in [...]

Why do kids believe a chubby guy in a flying sleigh can deliver joy across America? Because their parents do. A whopping 84 percent of grown-ups were once children who trusted in Santa’s magic, and lots cling to it still.
Things are changing fast these days, with toddlers wishing for iPads and grade schoolers e-mailing their [...]

To continue our annual tradition we offer again this vlog (video blog).
To: All Mile High Mamas everywhere
From: Three Mile High Mama sisters with very expressive eyebrows
RE: Holiday wishes
Happy and peaceful holiday wishes from me and mine to you and yours.

Like so much in life, maybe you don’t pick your Christmas tree — it picks you.
I’m not sure why our evergreen reached out and grabbed us during our tree-cutting excursion in Park County a couple of weeks ago.
At the time, I was certain of the answer. My husband and I were standing just outside [...]

When I came out to Colorado to go house-hunting, I noticed three things at nearly every house I viewed:
Xeriscape – What’s with all the rocks?
Front-facing, three-car garages – Is the house really just one big garage?
Displays of religion – Crucifixes, sculptures, framed scripture, and more (although not a single mezuzah, which wasn’t much of a [...]

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival marking the rededication to Judaism and is celebrated with eight days of candles. It is also known as the Festival of Lights. In order to teach your kids about this glorious holiday on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, we have a few activities you can try!
Activities:
1. Divide a piece of paper into [...]

There are many local, public Hanukkah celebrations:
Boulder Community Menorah Lighting
This festive, public Menorah lighting on the Pearl Street Mall features entertainment by Boulder musician Steve Brodsky. The celebration will be completed with fresh doughnuts, hot drinks and Hanukkah games. It all takes place on Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn on the 1300 block [...]