Mom Exhaustion: Is this the new normal?
May 21, 2013 – 6:08 am | 5 Comments

I’m pretty sure I already know the answer to that question and it, unfortunately, is yes.
The exhaustion. It is slowly killing me.
I remember how I felt as a first-time mom with a newborn and wondered how …

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Mom Memories: Motherhood freakin hurts!
May 7, 2013 – 6:48 am | 3 Comments
Mom Memories: Motherhood freakin hurts!

Motherhood hurts. Bigger than a germ but smaller than a breadbox, this potential killer probably lurks under your couch, too.

Becoming Mothers: The Joyful Surprise of Motherhood
May 6, 2013 – 5:45 am | 9 Comments
Becoming Mothers: The Joyful Surprise of Motherhood

I remember when I found out that I was going to become a mother for the first time. And during that magical 9 months, I heard many stories. “That was the most pain I’ve ever been through, including the time I had a root canal, kidney stones, and a herniated disc at the same time.” “I had no idea that could happen. I’ll never be able to pee the same way again.” “If that man comes near me one more time, I’ll….” Well, this is a family blog, so I won’t finish that sentence.

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas–As Seen on 9News!
May 6, 2013 – 5:40 am | Comments Off
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas–As Seen on 9News!

Need a few ideas for Mother’s Day? I’ll be on 9News My20 in the 8:30 a.m. block talking about my picks. Get a sneak peak below and be sure to check today’s Denver Post for …

Cheap Checklist: Family fun days to freebies
May 6, 2013 – 5:38 am | No Comment
Cheap Checklist: Family fun days to freebies

Bricks of fun
Pint-size Lego fans can build their own Blue Bird tomorrow at 5 p.m. It’s part of Lego stores’ monthly free mini-model build for children, ages 6 to 14. These special models aren’t part …

Denver Deal: Del Taco, Starbucks, Golf Clinic & More
May 6, 2013 – 5:33 am | No Comment
Denver Deal: Del Taco, Starbucks, Golf Clinic & More

With the snow behind us I honestly thought I’d be done talking about Shaun White. But, I was recently given the opportunity for my son to try the new Shaun White clothing line that is …

Events: Better Block Project, Listen to Your Mother and More!
May 5, 2013 – 3:05 pm | No Comment
Events: Better Block Project, Listen to Your Mother and More!

Looking for Mother’s Day events in Denver? Check-out the Denver Post’s extensive calendar that includes brunches, 5Ks, events, activities and more.
Listen To Your Mother: Giving Mother’s Day A Microphone. Listen To Your Mother Show on …

Chick-fil-A’s new Summer Salads & Win 1 of 10 Gift Cards!
May 5, 2013 – 7:49 am | Comments Off
Chick-fil-A’s new Summer Salads & Win 1 of 10 Gift Cards!

*CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 10 WINNERS!**
If you needed a reason to go to Chick-fil-A this summer, their entrée salads may be a motivating factor. The restaurant chain recently announced three new premium salads – …

Becoming Mothers: Ambushed By Motherhood (and bad maternity clothes)
May 4, 2013 – 7:00 am | 13 Comments
Becoming Mothers: Ambushed By Motherhood (and bad maternity clothes)

Motherhood ambushed me. Some women see it coming for miles, like a plodding camel on a desert horizon. Others hail it like a cab, smartly whistling and waving it to stop, ready for the ride. …

Becoming Mothers: From Infertility to Foster Care to Widowhood to Adoption
May 3, 2013 – 5:25 am | 14 Comments
Becoming Mothers: From Infertility to Foster Care to Widowhood to Adoption

In 2001 I started dating the handsome man that would eventually become my husband. We wanted to start a family (neither of us had kiddos yet) but were in our late thirties. Of course, I …

Becoming Mothers: I’m Alive, Because I’m a Mom–A Teenage Mom’s Experience
May 2, 2013 – 5:21 am | 12 Comments
Becoming Mothers: I’m Alive, Because I’m a Mom–A Teenage Mom’s Experience

What do you get when you mix a 17-year-old girl who lives with friends, has no boundaries and no desire to obey the rules that governed most people?
You get Me.
Everybody thought I was too young, …