Water World opens this weekend as other Denver metro area fun centers and amusement parks ready their rides
May 24, 2013 – 6:22 am | 2 Comments

Roll out the beach blankets: Water World opens on Saturday for the summer season.
The massive aquatic amusement park boasts nearly 50 splashy rides, from a family-friendly lazy river to high-speed thrillers for the big kids. …

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Movie review: “The Croods” a fantastic animated journey
March 22, 2013 – 6:32 am | 2 Comments
Movie review: “The Croods” a fantastic animated journey

Rated PG. 91 minutes. At area theaters
The following observation comes with apologies to the Geico Caveman:
Full of code-enabled visual artistry and infused with story-telling wisdom, “The Croods” is epochs ahead of its fear-driven cave-dad …

Want to learn to run? Skirt Sports partners new runners with seasoned ones
March 21, 2013 – 7:09 am | 1 Comment
Want to learn to run? Skirt Sports partners new runners with seasoned ones

I love when I get to meet someone amazing. Even better when they don’t only meet my expectations, but exceed them. I was lucky enough to sit down with Nicole DeBoom, Founder of Skirt Sports …

Welcome to SpRinG BrEaK, 2013 Edition
March 21, 2013 – 5:00 am | No Comment
Welcome to SpRinG BrEaK, 2013 Edition

Late(ish) nights, unkempt rooms, uncontrollable raucous, random stickers clinging to the floor, leftover pizza, evaporated Lucky Charms (minus the marshmallowy yummies) crispfused to the table and a never ending pile of seriously dirty laundry. Still sounds like college, doesn’t it? I know what you’re thinking – too many charms in my bowl, but hear me out.

Family Volunteer Opportunity: Spring Clean-up for Seniors
March 20, 2013 – 9:05 am | Comments Off
Family Volunteer Opportunity: Spring Clean-up for Seniors

The first day of spring has sprung and Volunteers of American and local seniors need your help! Join them for next month’s Family Volunteer Project, “Spring Clean-up for Seniors.” Volunteers will be assigned to a …

Colorado’s child poverty rate almost doubles in 10 years
March 20, 2013 – 7:23 am | 3 Comments
Colorado’s child poverty rate almost doubles in 10 years

Colorado has the second fastest growing rate of child poverty in the nation, according a Kids Count Colorado, an annual report from Colorado Children’s Campaign.
The report, part of the Anne E. Casey Foundation’s national Kids …

Where does the “Mom Guilt” come from?
March 19, 2013 – 6:35 am | 6 Comments
Where does the “Mom Guilt” come from?

Now that I am a mom of two under two, I feel the “mom guilt” more than ever.
I have to nurse the baby and can’t play with the toddler, the TV comes on to “entertain” …

Help! Sick of Struggling with Decisions on Doctors and Health Care?
March 19, 2013 – 6:00 am | 2 Comments
Help! Sick of Struggling with Decisions on Doctors and Health Care?

The occupation listed on the resume of a stay-at-home mom should probably read: “Chief Executive Officer: Home Front, et al.”
As the CEO of the home front, and everything related to the home front, our responsibilities …

Denver Deal: Alamo Draft, Disney on Ice, Jamba Juice & more
March 18, 2013 – 10:29 pm | No Comment
Denver Deal: Alamo Draft, Disney on Ice, Jamba Juice & more

I recently got to try the new menu at Panera. They are now offering pastas! The evening was so full of food – if anyone went away hungry it is their own fault. We tried …

Events: Easter Egg Hunts, Treasure Trove and More
March 18, 2013 – 1:01 pm | Comments Off
Events: Easter Egg Hunts, Treasure Trove and More

March Discovery Days. On March 19-20, the WOW! Children’s Museum will helpBig & Small Discover your inner scientist. Drop-in and explore our monthly informal hands-on science sessions. This month, they’re learning about size, both little …

Five Fabulous Spring Break Ideas in Denver
March 18, 2013 – 6:12 am | 5 Comments
Five Fabulous Spring Break Ideas in Denver

Spring Break in Colorado is a glorious thing! I will be appearing on 9News My20 in the 8:30 a.m. block to kick-off a week-long series about great ways to spend it with your kids. Here …