The names pop and zing like wild, white-knuckled theme-park attractions: the Drop Zone, the Vapor Station, the Big Bubble Maker. But like most activities at the Children’s Museum of Denver, they’re also designed to inject some learning into the fun.
“Bubbles,” the museum’s latest long-term exhibit, which opens Saturday, has a deceptively simple title. Designed and [...]

**CONTESTED CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER NANCY SUTTON!**
During a recent trip to Sweet Tomatoes/Souplantation, it was revealed that I rarely take my children to buffets. The reason? They became unglued with excitement at the prospect of eating anything (and everything) they wanted. With an emphasis on the everything.
For once, I encouraged them to do it [...]

Fancy, fussy food isn’t likely to be welcomed at the children’s table. But kid-friendly presentation, from colorful ingredients to playful plates, can ensure that nutritious meals are eaten, not artfully avoided.
“If you present food in a playful way, kids are much more likely to try it,” said Shannon Payette Seip. She’s a mom and the [...]

Psssst…significant others. This post is for you. We polled Denver moms to find out their top picks for Mother’s Day. From the kids, we want homemade cards, gifts and treats. From you? Well, it’ll cost ya…but not always a lot. :-) Of course, we always love brunch but here are a few ideas to [...]

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO MILE HIGH DAD RALPH KNUDSON WHO WON THE GRAND PRIZE FOR HIS WIFE!**
For obvious reasons, we at Mile High Mamas love Mother’s Day! The following Grand Prize will make any mom’s Mother’s Day extra special but be sure to also enter to win our other contests that include a massage, mani/pedi, [...]

CONTESTS CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNERS KATY GRYBOSKI, PATRICIA NEGRON, MARILYN BELL, LORI PADILLA, AND ELLEN VIDAL!
Mile High Mamas has a fantastic line-up of giveaways that would thrill any mom this Mother’s Day! Be sure to also enter to win our Grand Prize: An overnight stay and brunch for four at the Denver Warwick Hotel. All [...]

When Kate Linehan ties on her apron, she feels a bit like Super Woman slipping into her cape. Behind that flutter of fabric, Linehan is empowered and ready to take on any task.
“I love aprons so much. I love their functionality. They create a sense of being in control. You put on the apron and [...]