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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Biggest Loser Boot Camp Week 7 Weigh-in (as Satan is identified)
May 16, 2008 – 12:00 am | No Comment

[photopress:biggestloser_1_2_3_4_5_6.gif,full,pp_image]I tried an experiment and allowed myself an indulgence last week.
Then again, to consider it an experiment perhaps I need to garner inspiration from my science fair days and write a solid hypothesis and …

“The Curse” and Delusions of Grandeur
May 15, 2008 – 12:00 am | No Comment

Join us in welcoming our guest blogger, Melissa. This photographer extraordinaire for hire claims to be a semi-normal person who is surrounded by crazy people (namely her two daughters). This also means she will fit …

To Speech or to not to Speech – When Speech Therapy Proves Helpful!
May 14, 2008 – 12:32 am | 7 Comments

A few weeks ago, the evening before Take Your Child to Work Day, we received a call from my daughter CJ’s speech therapist, asking whether we’d mind if she brought her daughter to class the …

We Are Not Eating Ariel, and Other Tales of False Advertising
May 13, 2008 – 12:38 am | No Comment

[photopress:chicklogo_1.jpg,full,pp_image]A few nights ago, we had tilapia filets for dinner. Joel, age four, remarked on the color of the meat. He wondered why fish is always white. My husband told him some fish, like salmon …

Sordid Secrets and the Husbands Who Keep Them
May 12, 2008 – 12:00 am | 49 Comments

[photopress:secret_agent_1_1.gif,full,pp_image]My husband Jamie has been sneaking around lately. I figured his covert actions were regarding the gargantuan Mother’s Day surprise party he was likely throwing me.
It didn’t happen.
Or the second honeymoon he …

Target $150 Gift Basket and 3 ‘Mo Divas Grand Prize Giveaway!
May 11, 2008 – 12:06 am | Comments Off

[photopress:babyblox.jpg,full,pp_image]Happy Mother’s Day!
Congratulations to the following prize winners: Microdermabrasion treatment – Janet Williams; Sherpani Bag – Alicia Huss; Scentsy Candle – Amy G., Lovely boutique certificate – Suzanne Bastien-Adams; Bruz wear pants – Katherine …

Cool Couture Moms Giveaway!
May 10, 2008 – 12:00 am | Comments Off

[photopress:Couture_Moms_1.jpg,full,pp_image]Are you a Couture Mom?
I’m not but I am certainly not above faking it.
And the perfect way to do that is with Couture Moms’ savvy, spunky and chic line of apparel for moms. Couture Moms …

Children’s Nutrition and Biggest Loser Boot Camp Week Six Weigh-in!
May 9, 2008 – 12:10 am | No Comment

Please scroll down to enter our giveaway of the day: a gift certificate to eco-friendly Lovely boutique!
[photopress:biggestloser_1_2_3_4_5.gif,full,pp_image]Monday’s post about being a good or bad mother had an overwhelming response. Some women felt validated that they …

Gift certificate giveaway for eco-friendly Lovely boutique!
May 9, 2008 – 12:00 am | Comments Off

[photopress:lovely_boutique.jpg,full,pp_image]I am a great supporter of MOMpreneurs. In fact, if you are one, I encourage you to add your information to our new MOMpreneur forum!
I was thrilled when I heard some MOMpreneurs were opening Lovely, …

Mama Blogger of the Month – What Happens in Stapleton!
May 8, 2008 – 12:30 am | No Comment

Editor’s Note: Make sure to scroll down for information about how to enter our Baby Candy giveaway today!
[photopress:lizeasterly_1.jpg,full,pp_image]Every month, Mile High Mamas features a different mom on our blogroll (Colorado’s most comprehensive listing of mommy …