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.

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Boo Bubbles – Ghostly Dry Ice Bubbles You Can Touch
October 5, 2011 – 6:50 am | 3 Comments
Boo Bubbles – Ghostly Dry Ice Bubbles You Can Touch

Bubbles are fun anytime. Fog is a necessity for spooky Halloween effects. What if you combine them and make smoke filled bubbles? Then bounce and play with the super bubbles and you will be the hit of your Halloween party.
Touchable Boo Bubbles
Dip the free end of the rubber tubing into the bubble solution to wet [...]

Elitch Gardens’ Fright Fest Happenings (and win tickets for your family!)
September 29, 2011 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Elitch Gardens’ Fright Fest Happenings (and win tickets for your family!)

CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER LISA WEBER!
As Denver’s largest Halloween event, Elitch Gardens’ Fright Fest is both family-friendly by day and terrifying at night.
October 1-31, Elitch Gardens transforms from theme park to “scream” park. New this year are haunted residences that are unlikely to appear on
Denver’s Parade of Homes.
Unless it’s the haunted kind.
For the [...]

Bubbling, Burping Halloween Science – Win an Ultimate Dry Ice Kit
September 28, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Bubbling, Burping Halloween Science – Win an Ultimate Dry Ice Kit

It’s almost October and my favorite time of year is just around the corner…Halloween. I can do without the gore, the tombstones, the skeletons, but I love making bubbling, smoky concoctions. That makes me the most popular room mom in the school.
If you are looking for the perfect Halloween kit to share with your kids’ [...]

Boo-tiful places to buy Halloween costumes in Denver
September 27, 2011 – 6:44 am | No Comment
Boo-tiful places to buy Halloween costumes in Denver

Does last year’s Halloween costume in your child’s closet seem wasted? Finding the right costume is crucial to your child’s trick-or-treating experience. Most of us would love to buy new but why not help the environment and go green this Halloween (and save some green!) Here are several different options to buy gently-used or new [...]

Fourth of July Event Calendar
July 4, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Fourth of July Event Calendar

Happy Fourth of July! Looking for a fantastic fireworks display? Let us help you plan for the big day. Whether you’re looking for patriotic music, family fun, food, fireworks or all of the above, there’s something here for you. Check back for updates and additions.
Arvada’s “Celebration of the Spirit of America”
July 4: Festivities begin at [...]

Tips For a Successful Fourth of July
June 30, 2011 – 7:00 am | One Comment
Tips For a Successful Fourth of July

Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday celebrated in honor of our nation’s Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776. The purpose: to declare the legal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Each of the Thirteen Colonies partied in style on that day decades ago, as [...]

Father’s Day: An Emotional Day When You’re Celebrating Without A Father
June 16, 2011 – 12:00 am | 11 Comments
Father’s Day:  An Emotional Day When You’re Celebrating Without A Father

Father’s Day is not what it used to be.  I’ve gotten used to many of the milestones I have faced since I became a widow, almost 4 years ago.  I can jolly us through Christmas and be thankful on Thanksgiving.  I can even look at his birthday as a celebration of his life.  But Father’s [...]

Handmade Father’s Day Gift Ideas
June 12, 2011 – 7:00 am | 10 Comments
Handmade Father’s Day Gift Ideas

With Father’s Day just around the corner, many of us are frantically searching for the perfect gift for dad. But instead of  purchasing expensive  (and lets face it, seldom used gifts) why not try a great handmade gift this year? Kids will enjoy making these simple yet heartwarming crafts and dad will be thrilled to [...]

Father’s Day Pick: Metro-Denver’s Guide to Everything for Dad and Kids
May 31, 2011 – 7:00 am | 2 Comments
Father’s Day Pick: Metro-Denver’s Guide to Everything for Dad and Kids

The Perfect Gift for Father’s Day: Wonderdads! The Metro-Denver’s Guide to Everything for Dad and Kids. A Great Resource to Help Dads Explore the City with their Children.

Mile High Mamas Memorial Day Wishes
May 30, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Mile High Mamas Memorial Day Wishes

As you enjoy your Memorial Day with family and friends….
Just take a moment to remember what it is all about.
Love,
The Mamas