When the sun sets and the temperature dips at Santa’s Workshop, the 55-year-old Christmas village and kiddie amusement park nestled in the mountains northwest of Colorado Springs, the last man on site just happens to be the big man on campus.
Santa Claus​, played this year for the first time by longtime area resident Phil Tracy, [...]

No one, neither patient nor doctor, wants to learn firsthand what “exsanguination” means.
But Dianna Cillessen is thankful she stuck around long enough to hear the definition.
It means that when surgeons cut into her skin on a September day when she was as good as dead, no blood came out. There was none left.
The Arvada mom [...]

The meal is wrapping up, the dishes are in the sink and everyone is sitting around the table waiting for the pie to come out. Now is the perfect time to stand up and amaze your family with a few science “tricks” using materials found in your kitchen.
Remember that you shouldn’t try these experiments at [...]

The auteurs are coming! The auteurs are coming! So might go the call throughout the land of multiplexes and art houses, given this holiday season’s movie fare. But you needn’t have a degree in film studies to notice that the weeks ahead are packed with directors who come with a place in the cinema’s firmament.
When [...]

They say we are entering the season of temptation, weight gain and stress. But what if we turn that notion upside down and declare the upcoming feast week the start of something new? What better time to swear off sweets than before the holiday cookie exchanges begin?
If that just sounds like crazy talk, how about [...]

On Thursday, many families and friends in our culture will take part in a celebration of giving thanks. This holiday is traditionally hinged upon the abundance of provisions, predominantly of the edible sort. Following laborious culinary preparations, groups of ravenous adults and children gather ‘round a feast to devour that for which they are thankful. [...]

It’s that time of year again! Not only is it the day you fill your stomachs with Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, and Apple Pie, it’s a day to spend with family and friends. There are many fun activities you can do on this glorious day.
Gratitude
Thanksgiving is a traditional holiday to commemorate a harvest festival by the Pilgrims [...]

Since becoming a mom, I have tried to instill within my children the importance of volunteering in the community.
But here’s the problem: Most community organizations have a minimum age requirement for volunteering and young children don’t usually make the cut.
That’s why I’m thrilled that Mile High Mamas is teaming up with Volunteers of America to [...]

Veteran’s Day is Friday, Nov. 11. There are numerous events across Colorado.
Today through Nov. 12
Denver clothing/hygiene item drive The Fairmount Heritage Foundation is collecting clothing and hygiene items for men and women to be donated to the Denver Veteran’s Hospital. Donations of the following items are being accepted: hats, gloves, and scarves, all sizes, for [...]

Product / Service call out!
Our Product Review Editor Julie Bielenberg is looking for COLORADO-based products for her annual holiday gift guide. Price points may vary, and original ideas are more than welcome.
Families celebrate the holidays in a myriad of ways, so be creative and clever and submit away! Julie’s email is JulieB@milehighmamas.com.