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 [...]

Sometimes I feel I get more excited about back to school items then the kids! Sure pencils, markers and folders are fun, but I found four items that will make you want to go back to school as well, mmmmmm……., just in theory. The following items are more for me than my own kiddos. Pack [...]

My 4-year-old daughter, Beatrix, has beautiful hair.
It’s long, thick, and a sweet shade of warm nut-brown. But like many small kids with long locks, her hair is prone to tangling. Certain situations make tangling worse. Sleeping, bathing, and romping around have a way of making hair twist into knots and little nests.
I have no plans [...]

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO RENEE DUNN!**
I always love to hear about Colorado moms finding success and Mary Ellen Vernon is the epitome of it.
Together with her husband, this mom of two co-founded Fresh Produce Clothing, a colorful and casual lifestyle clothing line that is now sold in 38 retail stores nationwide and in 400 specialty [...]

As any parent will tell you, the gear you need to lug around for a newborn — diaper bags, baby carriers and the like — sometimes feels better suited for a bellhop.
But when your infant needs a constant hookup to an oxygen tank, the load is literally almost too much to shoulder.
That’s certainly what Michelle [...]

It’s hard to swing my own pregnant belly these days without bumping into another pregnant gal! Spring isn’t just for animals procreating, it seems humans love to have spring, summer and early fall babies as well. With babies comes showers, lots and lots of showers—cakes, silly games and gifting. This April I wanted to dedicate [...]

Annie Freedom, left, owner of the Samadhi Center for Yoga, makes a namaste salutation after giving her two-minute pitch for her business. Meg Connell, center, and Antoinette A’Lire also pitched their company plans. Make Mine a Million $ Business — a national initiative to help small female-owned businesses grow — held a one-day event Monday.

Spring is finally here! I know most moms are feeling the same way I am right about now: bring on the warm weather! I don’t think I have ever had such a serious case of spring fever in my life. However, with spring comes the spring ahead in time change and it is quite a [...]

Let’s start out the New Year right! That’s why I chose the i like book for kids. What a clever little endeavor for the New Year. It’s more like a workbook for parents and child. Spiral bound and available in four colors (pink, purple, blue and green), it’s the modern day version of a choose [...]

The 2010 Ultimate Colorado Shopping Guide
Here’s my roundup of holiday shopping goodies! I scoured the state to find all Colorado-based gifts, perfect for the eco-friendly and green footprint movement we embody. There were so many fantastic choices this year, it was hard to choose only a handful, but I think I brought you the [...]