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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Camping, Capsizing and Crying (all in a weekend at play)
July 7, 2008 – 12:01 am | No Comment

As backpackers, my husband Jamie and I are minimalists. We pack the bare essentials because we know we will be the ones hauling them into the backcountry.
We had also taken the same approach with …

Water World Family Four-Pack Giveaway! ($120 value)
July 6, 2008 – 12:13 am | Comments Off

Congratulations to the three winners of our VTech prize pack giveaway: Jen Merrill, Allison Wagner and Linda Jones!
[photopress:waterworld.jpg,full,pp_image]I have lived in Colorado for five years and just last weekend, I went to Hyland Hills …

Happy 4th of July!
July 4, 2008 – 12:30 am | Comments Off

Our wish for you this 4th of July:
May you have stars in your eyes and the wind at your back.
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Enjoy your holiday!
XOXOXO
The Mamas

Pit Stops on a Monster Road Trip
July 3, 2008 – 12:20 am | No Comment

Guest blogger Kagey is a mom of three living in southeast Centennial with her husband, Mr. Adventure and her dog. Her house is never quite clean, her clothes are always a little out of date, …

There’s no place like home (for three weeks)
July 2, 2008 – 12:05 am | No Comment

Fact: The San Luis Valley is the largest alpine valley in the world, surrounded by mountains in all directions.
Fact: Our average growing season is a whopping 90 days.
Fact: July and August are generally the only …

Where This Mom Draws the Line Part III: Orange Puffs of Death
July 1, 2008 – 12:29 am | No Comment

This will be the third and final installment of “Where this mom draws the line.â€? ‘Tis the last chapter–the third witness–that I am a mean, but well-meaning mom.
Part One was about how …

Summer Solsticing (and Traumatizing) at Granby Ranch
June 30, 2008 – 12:00 am | No Comment

[photopress:Hadleyprofile.jpg,full,pp_image]A week ago, we attended Granby Ranch’s Summer Solstice. The resort went all out for this celebration that included fireworks, BBQs, chairlift rides, face painting, golf, crafts, a climbing wall, trampoline, massages, pony rides and …

Three VTech Prize Packs Up For Grabs!
June 29, 2008 – 12:16 am | Comments Off

Congratulations to Julie Weathers, winner of our designer Baby Lulu outfit!
[photopress:Vtech.jpg,full,pp_image]If you’ve had any complaints about boredom from your children, VTech is coming to the rescue! Their fantastic prize pack includes the following:
V-Motion: This is …

Contests, Sales and Freebies–Oh My!
June 28, 2008 – 12:39 am | Comments Off

This is your one-stop shopping spot for a whole lot of mom-worthy information. What do Hanes and Disney have in common? Where can you find fun activities at a luxury mountain resort for free? Where …

No Safe “Secrets” with the F-Bomb
June 27, 2008 – 12:04 am | 9 Comments

Guest blogger Heather lives outside of Denver with her husband and two young sons. When not blogging at A Mama’s Blog, Heather is an almost full-time stay-at-home mama, who also works part-time a few days …