Mama Drama: Potty Training On The Go
September 3, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment

Dear Mama Drama:
My two year old is potty training and has moved into wearing “big girl panties.” I am freaked out about taking her out of the house because I’m afraid she’ll have an accident and will become too discouraged. How can I take her out and help her to be successful?
~ Stuck in the [...]

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Mile High Mamas’ Back-to-school Product Picks!
August 27, 2010 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Mile High Mamas’ Back-to-school Product Picks!

I will be on KDVR-TV (FOX 31) today at 9 a.m. talking about the following must-have items for school:
1). Airbak (airbak.com) – makes school backpacks easier to carry w/ less strain on the back and protects contents w/ inflatable internal air cushions.
There are more than 15,000 school backpack related injuries every year… Airbak is a [...]

R Baby raises money to save babies’ lives. Walk with us!
August 26, 2010 – 6:30 am | 1 Comment
R Baby raises money to save babies’ lives. Walk with us!

Lots of mothers will tell you their lives changed forever the day their child was born. That was true for me, too, but then just nine days later, my life changed again.
That was the day my daughter died.
I didn’t expect to get pregnant. After years of being told my husband, Dan, and I could not [...]

Weekly Event Round-up: Italian Family Circus, Chile Harvest Festival & More!
August 25, 2010 – 10:59 am | Comments Off
Weekly Event Round-up: Italian Family Circus, Chile Harvest Festival & More!

Friday-Sunday. Catch a glimpse of circus as it once was when the Zoppé Italian Family Circus sets up at Mile High Marketplace. Featuring a brand-new, one-ring tent, the Zoppés perform in a traditional style with one story binding all the performances together. Nino the Clown stars, as usual, along with Tosca the Equestrian Ballerina, acrobats, [...]

Denver Deal:Sniagrab, Garbanzo’s, Michael’s Arts & Crafts
August 25, 2010 – 7:06 am | No Comment
Denver Deal:Sniagrab, Garbanzo’s, Michael’s Arts & Crafts

I am a magazine junkie.  I love getting a new magazine stuffed in my mail box.  It is usually something just for me – and not something unpleasant like a bill.  I subscribe to a lot of magazines but have found the site BestDealsMagazines.com where I can get national big name magazines for really cheap!  [...]

Next Stop: Kindergarten (and how to enjoy the ride)
August 25, 2010 – 7:00 am | 8 Comments
Next Stop:  Kindergarten (and how to enjoy the ride)

Is it just me, or does anyone else hate buying back-to-school items?  I’ve tried to get a little here and there, taking my 12-page list each time I head out to Target.  We may have to look into donating our plasma (blood, not TV) this month in order to make ends meet in order to [...]

C to the Section–A mom’s general observations about c-sections
August 24, 2010 – 6:58 am | 12 Comments
C to the Section–A mom’s general observations about c-sections

Editor’s note: Since writing this post, Gretchen gave birth to her eighth child yesterday. He weighed 7lbs 15 oz. He is currently in the NICU for rapid respiration so be sure to send Gretchen your well-wishes.
My first five kids were born via what some people deem the old-fashioned way. Then the exit sign flickered out.
The [...]

Easy ways to help local foster kids without becoming a foster parent
August 24, 2010 – 6:54 am | 18 Comments
Easy ways to help local foster kids without becoming a foster parent

You have all seen the advertisements of the starving children in other countries, and had your heart break. You have donated via text to help the kids in Haiti, hoping to make a difference. You have sent Christmas treats to unknown kids in Africa, wanting to put a smile on a child’s face. [...]