The Kid Blender:  A Single Mom’s Attempt to Find Joy in an Unexpected Life
February 8, 2012 – 8:00 am | 2 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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Celebrate Windex’s 75th Anniversary (Win a Windex® Prize Pack Valued at $164!)
November 8, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Celebrate Windex’s 75th Anniversary (Win a Windex® Prize Pack Valued at $164!)

Whenever a brand celebrates a noteworthy anniversary, I always take note. In a highly-competitive marketplace, only the strong survive. After 75 years, Windex® is still the trusted brand everyone loves, especially me!
Windex® made its debut in 1936 during the Great Depression. By adapting to changing family needs and lifestyles, this iconic American brand has [...]

Our transformation from average Betties to pin-up girls
November 7, 2011 – 7:00 am | 15 Comments
Our transformation from average Betties to pin-up girls

My family occasionally has portraits taken and I constantly have a camera pointed at my kids. But the last time I had my picture professionally done was in college when I was roped into doing one of those glamor shots and makeovers.
Don’t judge me.
But I recently learned about Iman Woods, an Erie-based photographer who is [...]

Instilling Family Traditions (and win a Windex® variety pack!)
October 18, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Instilling Family Traditions (and win a Windex® variety pack!)

I’ve had a question weighing heavily on my mind lately: Am I really teaching my children how to work?
This summer, I asked my children to help me clean our backyard ditch. It was a thankless job and my son, usually an agreeable, happy chap, held an all-out rebellion. First, he was angry and then he [...]

Colorado Mom Creates the Hottest Fashions for BOYS at The Nest (Win It)
October 15, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Colorado Mom Creates the Hottest Fashions for BOYS at The Nest (Win It)

CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER JEN CHARETTE!
One of Denver’s newest baby boutiques is not only celebrating their one-year anniversary, they’re laying another egg in their Nest on Larimer Square. Nest’s second location (opening in time for holiday shopping) will hold true to their mantra, “clothing, gifts & community from crib to classroom,” with an even [...]

Denver Center Theatre Company sells costumes for Halloween
October 13, 2011 – 12:00 am | No Comment
Denver Center Theatre Company sells costumes for Halloween

f you’ve always wanted to dress as Lady Macbeth or the donkey in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” for Halloween, now’s your chance.
The Denver Center Theatre Company has cleaned out its costume closet and for the first time since 1991 is putting more than 1,000 items on sale from Thursday through Saturday.
Prices will range from $1 [...]

Make Your Halloween Party Glow With Easy Ideas From Steve Spangler Science!
October 12, 2011 – 7:00 am | 4 Comments
Make Your Halloween Party Glow With Easy Ideas From Steve Spangler Science!

Do you love Halloween as much as I do? It is my favorite holiday…gorgeous fall weather, turning leaves, pumpkins, candy and glowing, bubbling activities.
Welcome to Spangler Science Saturdays with Steve Spangler Science at Mile High Mamas. Halloween is highly anticipated at Steve Spangler Science. We have an entire section dedicated to Halloween experiments and activities [...]

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 [...]

Denver Deal: Ski Deals, Schlotzsky’s, Romano’s, DelTaco and more.
October 3, 2011 – 10:49 pm | No Comment
Denver Deal: Ski Deals, Schlotzsky’s, Romano’s, DelTaco and more.

With a combination of food deals and fun events, there are a lot of great deals this week. Speaking of fun events, we are excited at MileHighMamas to get our photos done by the AMAZING Iman Woods. I can’t say that I’ve been called a “Betty” before – but looking forward to the experience! If [...]

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 [...]

Win a Box of Door-to-Door Organics Produce!
September 17, 2011 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Win a Box of Door-to-Door Organics Produce!

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER CHERYL PHILLIPS!**
This is the time of year I start getting antsy at the grocery store. My beloved mangoes, peaches, strawberries et al. will soon be going out of season, leaving me with slim pickings.
Sorry, apples and oranges. It’s nothing personal.
That’s why Door-to-Door Organics produce is such a great choice. This [...]