Staunton State Park finally open, a wilderness oasis near Denver
May 18, 2013 – 7:29 am | 2 Comments

Colorado is opening its first new state park near metro Denver in 35 years Saturday, a protected patch of nature 36 miles southwest of the city.
The absence of a commerce-oriented visitor center at Staunton State …

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The Great Ear Piercing: Why This Rite of Passage is Painful (On Many Levels)
January 28, 2013 – 7:08 am | 16 Comments
The Great Ear Piercing: Why This Rite of Passage is Painful (On Many Levels)

I was only kidding when I said it.
“Hey, Sweetie. Do you think you want to try to get your ears pierced again?”
“Yes, Mom. I think I am ready.”
Ready for what? Another meltdown that resulted in …

Win 2 Tickets to See Bon Jovi in Denver!
January 27, 2013 – 6:51 am | Comments Off
Win 2 Tickets to See Bon Jovi in Denver!

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER EILEEN CONROY!**
What could be a better Valentine’s Day present for Denver moms than to see Bon Jovi in concert April 16 at the Pepsi Center?!
As Bon Jovi gears up for …

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge offers free wildlife drive
January 26, 2013 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge offers free wildlife drive

Downtown Denver’s skyscrapers are only minutes behind me as I take a right at a car parts shop in Commerce City, followed quickly by a left just before the 18,000-seat stadium that is home to …

A new year, a new school? Tips & resources for open enrollment
January 25, 2013 – 6:49 am | 1 Comment
A new year, a new school? Tips & resources for open enrollment

Are you participating in the open enrollment dance this year? You know, that frantic round of school tours, phone calls, coffee chats with other parents, stealth visits to schools to observe kids on the playground…
If …

In the Heart of the City, the New Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
January 24, 2013 – 7:00 am | 2 Comments
In the Heart of the City, the New Downtown Denver Expeditionary School

When my husband and I attended an open house for the “new downtown elementary school” a little over a year ago, I turned to him and said, “Do not raise your hand to volunteer, we …

Want to Swim in Winter? Here’s Where!
January 23, 2013 – 7:07 am | 10 Comments
Want to Swim in Winter? Here’s Where!

When the pools around town close for the summer, and the lifeguard whistles stop tweeting across the warm air, most of us in Colorado put thoughts of swimming to rest. Our eyes and hearts shift …

Nearly half of U.S. children are undervaccinated, a new study shows
January 22, 2013 – 7:22 am | 14 Comments
Nearly half of U.S. children are undervaccinated, a new study shows

Nearly half of U.S. children are undervaccinated because of delays or refusals by their parents, according to a massive Kaiser study showing widening immunization gaps even in families with primary doctors and coordinated health care.
The …

New Year, New You! Mile High Mamas’ Healthy Living Giveaways
January 22, 2013 – 6:13 am | Comments Off
New Year, New You! Mile High Mamas’ Healthy Living Giveaways

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER KEVIN C.!**
This year, we’re helping you stay on track of your healthy living resolutions. Enter below to win some great items that will help you feel refreshed, recharged and renewed!
The …

Denver Deals: Free Days, Chipotle, Art Sale and More!
January 21, 2013 – 9:23 am | No Comment
Denver Deals: Free Days, Chipotle, Art Sale and More!

Hear, hear! Chipotle, one of our favorite homegrown restaurants, is jumping on the catering bandwagon just in time for the Superbowl. The best news for us? They are testing it out in Colorado first. I …

Events: Winterfest, Winter Ecology and More!
January 21, 2013 – 8:00 am | No Comment
Events: Winterfest, Winter Ecology and More!

 Winterfest Festival January 25-27, 2013. Put on a pair of ice skates, snowshoes, play a game of broomball, make a gingerbread house and learn winter outdoor skills at the all-inclusive YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park. …