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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November 6-14th is the 3rd Annual Denver Arts Week .
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is offering free admission to Genghis Khan as part of the Denver Arts Week “Night at the Museums.” For one night only—Saturday, November 7, from 5-10 p.m.—visitors will pay nothing to experience the art, culture, conquests, and treasures of [...]
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Parents’ Ten Most Frequently Asked Questions about H1N1 Flu
1. Does my child have H1N1 flu?
The classic symptoms of H1N1 are a fever with a cough and a sore throat. If your child has flu symptoms and H1N1 is widespread in the community, he or she probably [...]
I love, love, love fall. And, I love bringing as much of the fall outside into my inside living space. Here are my fall decorating ideas. Let your kids help decorate your house with their favorite things from fall.
Buy colorful gourds and small pumpkins. Use in baskets, decorate with leaves and display throughout your house.
Gather [...]
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Boo Coo Jazz Band Masquerade Ball
Oct. 31 Come dressed in costume for live music, food and drink. Great for young adults. 7 p.m. at the Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts. 601 E. Sixth St., Glenwood Springs. [...]
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Well, it’s about that time for some “Trick or Treat” fun, so I decided to give you all a chance for an awesome TREAT. I am sure most of you are familiar with the PlasmaCar by PlaSmart. If not, then I am [...]
While you’re out trick-o-treating you can stop by Sonic for a $.50 corndog from 5pm-10pm.
Don’t forget about the free Black Jack Taco at Taco Bell from 6pm-midnight!
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Have a fun trick-o-treating and be sure to check out [...]
Dear Mama Drama,
I recently took my 6 and 8 year old daughters to a pumpkin carving contest. It is a wonderful family event that focuses more on community than competition, but the pumpkins are judged and there are winners. My 6 year old won and my 8 year old did not. At first, the [...]
“This is my best day ever!”
Thus squealed my 4-year-old daughter Hadley. It was Day 1 of our family vacation to Park City Mountain Resort last year. I suspect her proclamation had very little do with the 8-hour drive from Denver we had endured and everything to do with the soak in our private hot [...]
Looking for something creative to pass out instead of candy on Halloween?
Here’s the perfect solution! You’ll help the kids burn off the extra energy they’ll have from consuming all of their Halloween candy!
Click here to print out 6 free bowling passes for Brunswick Bowling Centers. Simply print them, cut them, and pass them out to [...]
Ask.com has asked me to share a new site designed to save you money called “Ask Deals!”
Ask.com’s new ‘Ask Deals’ offering helps busy Moms save on everything from groceries to household items to adorable costumes for Halloween by presenting online and printable coupons in one, easy-to-navigate results page, helping to eliminate frustration by actively [...]
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