Little Girl Rises above Challenges of Autism, Inspires Parents to Open Therapy Center
May 22, 2013 – 6:34 am | One Comment

In 2005, Tommy and Amanda Shannon were blessed with a beautiful baby girl. They named her Lily and she was going to grow up to be anyone or anything she wanted to be. When Lily …

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Designer Baby Lulu Clothing Giveaway!
June 22, 2008 – 12:08 am | Comments Off

Congratulations to Ashley Marshall, winner of our Mod Mum baby sling!
[photopress:babylulu_1.jpg,full,pp_image]My children’s daily swim lessons have catapulted me into beach mode. Well, minus the beach. We do live in Colorado, after all.
But the California-based …

This Mama’s Turn Around in Perspective
June 19, 2008 – 12:21 am | No Comment

Guest writer Shannon lives in colorful Colorado Springs with her news anchor husband and two sons. When not fixin’ up their fixer-upper home, hiking, gardening, cooking, changing diapers or chasing children, this Colorado Native is …

The Entertainment Conundrum
June 18, 2008 – 12:00 am | No Comment

[photopress:george.gif,full,pp_image]We are those parents. We held back TV, especially violent TV, so our son Declan still mainly watches the Wiggles. OK, now he’s into our old school Schoolhouse Rock videos.
But the TV ban has …

Where This Mom Draws the Line: Part Deux
June 17, 2008 – 12:18 am | No Comment

My last post was about where I draw the line when it comes to what I will and will not do for my kids. Here’s a quick look back:
“When we become mothers we give …

The Big Reveal for Father’s Day!
June 16, 2008 – 12:00 am | No Comment

My husband Jamie and I are generally not extravagant gift givers. Well, with the exception of the time he bought me a Honda Pilot for my birthday (though I think it should not have …

Hip Mod Mum Baby Sling Giveaway!
June 15, 2008 – 12:47 am | Comments Off

Congratulations to soon-to-be mom Cynthia G. of Aurora who won a DadGear pack for her husband Joel, a soon-to-be dad!
[photopress:sling.jpg,full,pp_image]Pssssssssst! Make sure to sneak away from your Father’s Day revelries to enter Mile High …

A Weekend to Remember: Summer Solstice at Granby Ranch
June 14, 2008 – 12:00 am | Comments Off

Last winter, I deemed SolVista at Granby Ranch as the ultimate family vacation and vowed to return in the summer. Guess what: I’m [going] baaaaaack!
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On June 21 and 22, Granby Ranch will celebrate Summer Solstice …

Biggest Loser Boot Camp Week 10 Weigh-in–The Biggest Shocker Yet
June 13, 2008 – 12:00 am | No Comment

[photopress:biggestloser_1_2_3_4_5_6_7_8_9.gif,full,pp_image]Thanks to Front Range Adventure Boot Camp, I am physically stronger than I have been in years. But one of last week’s workouts nearly did me in.
It was not the day we ran Red …

Mama Papa Blogger of the Month?
June 12, 2008 – 12:00 am | No Comment

[photopress:jollygreen.jpg,full,pp_image]In honor of Father’s Day, we are featuring one of the few daddy bloggers from our blogroll: Kurt of Jolly Green Dad. Join us as we gain some fascinating insights into the life of a …

The Gambler, with apologies to Kenny Rogers
June 11, 2008 – 12:09 am | No Comment

When it comes to parenting, you’ve got to know when to hold ‘em. Know when to scold ‘em. Know when to walk away. And know when to run to the therapists. I’ve got it all …