Water World opens this weekend as other Denver metro area fun centers and amusement parks ready their rides
May 24, 2013 – 6:22 am | 2 Comments

Roll out the beach blankets: Water World opens on Saturday for the summer season.
The massive aquatic amusement park boasts nearly 50 splashy rides, from a family-friendly lazy river to high-speed thrillers for the big kids. …

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How Much Is Too Much: Here’s What Happens When Moms Drink and Drive
November 14, 2012 – 5:20 am | 2 Comments
How Much Is Too Much: Here’s What Happens When Moms Drink and Drive

I’ll be the first to admit – I’m no model of temperance. One look at any blog I’ve written and you’ll know that’s true. And to be honest, one of my favorite things to do is enjoy a little wine and good food with my friends and family on any given weekend. That’s right. Somehow drinking has become a family affair. We go to bar-be-ques and have a few beers, watch football games with the beverage of our choice, and have block parties where everyone contributes a little something.

Scandalous Holiday Season Confessions
November 13, 2012 – 8:00 am | 10 Comments
Scandalous Holiday Season Confessions

You know it’s the holiday season when a certain local radio station—the call letters rhyme with NOSI—busts out sleighbell-laden songs. ‘Tis the season to deck the rooftops with partridges. I love Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any …

Thanksgiving, after a brutal year, could use these new family traditions to serve
November 13, 2012 – 7:08 am | No Comment
Thanksgiving, after a brutal year, could use these new family traditions to serve

A few years ago, Pat Shea’s son Martin was about to start on his middle school’s Thanksgiving break when a longtime friend invited the Shea clan to join his family on a trip to build …

What is the (Ski) Deal?
November 12, 2012 – 11:55 pm | No Comment
What is the (Ski) Deal?

Many people believe that skiing is an expensive sport. And while it CAN be for sure, there are plenty of deals to save as much as you can on skiing/snowboarding and the equipment necessary. One …

Denver Deal: Sam’s Club, Young Americans Bank, Skirt Sports & more
November 12, 2012 – 11:28 pm | No Comment
Denver Deal: Sam’s Club, Young Americans Bank, Skirt Sports & more

Thanksgiving and Christmas around our house include a lot of traditions. When and with whom we shop (I love going shopping with my dad – he’s super organized and buys lunch), where we eat our …

Events: Hands-on electricity exhibition, Elmo’s Super Heroes & More!
November 12, 2012 – 7:49 am | Comments Off
Events: Hands-on electricity exhibition, Elmo’s Super Heroes & More!

The Longmont Museum presents AMP’D: Powering Longmont 1912-2012, a hands-on exhibition exploring the mysteries of electricity. Opening Saturday, November 17, this family-friendly exhibit will run through February 17, 2013. Featuring nine different hands-on activities, AMP’D …

Get the best night’s sleep of your life: Win 1 of 4 natural foam pillows from Essentia (a $199 value!)
November 12, 2012 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Get the best night’s sleep of your life: Win 1 of 4 natural foam pillows from Essentia (a $199 value!)

**CONTEST CLOSED**
I stopped in the brand new Essentia Store in Cherry Creek (250 Fillmore St., Denver, CO (720) 941-6300 – Directions) and was greeted by a very simple store that has pillows, mattresses, and not much …

Abused children’s cries for help were ignored: an investigative report every Colorado parent should read
November 12, 2012 – 6:48 am | 13 Comments
Abused children’s cries for help were ignored: an investigative report every Colorado parent should read

Since 2007, 175 children in Colorado have died of abuse and neglect – beaten, starved, suffocated and burned. Deepening the tragedy is that the families or caregivers of 72 of them were known to caseworkers …

Feeling grateful yet? Teenage poultry farmer dishes straight talk
November 11, 2012 – 7:22 am | 13 Comments
Feeling grateful yet? Teenage poultry farmer dishes straight talk

Over the past year I have been trying to earn money. I have been doing this by helping plant a big garden and then selling lettuce and other vegetables that I raise at farmers markets.
I …

The Reading Corner: Help Your Child Learn to Share and Share (Book + Activity)
November 11, 2012 – 7:00 am | No Comment
The Reading Corner: Help Your Child Learn to Share and Share (Book + Activity)

What does November mean to you?
To me it is a time for family and friends…even if we can’t be together physically, we can talk on the phone or Skype. It is also a time …