If there is an affordable, fun family vacation that rivals YMCA of the Rockies, I’d like to know about it.
Since I moved to Colorado almost 10 years ago, we have had a family reunion and multiple trips to both of the YMCA of the Rockies’ Colorado locations.
As new parents with an irascible, insomniac toddler, [...]
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In just a few short days Christmas Day will be here. If you’re like me, you often procrastinate when it comes to finishing gift shopping (I still has quite a few to get). Buying late doesn’t mean you have to skimp on generosity! If you’re looking for a killer gift for a loved one, we’ve [...]
A group of teenagers is hanging out when the talk turns to sex. Questions are raised, but the answers within the assemblage range from somewhat plausible to downright laughable.
Where do they go for the truth?
Like everything else “teen” these days, it could be their cellphones. At least that’s the hope of Planned Parenthood, which on [...]
Dear Mama Drama:
My 22-month-old son has recently started using his toy trains in a way that looks and sounds like a gun to my husband and I. He points the trains at us and makes a “pshh, pshh” sound.
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We are vigilant about not exposing him to violence and are stunned by his behavior. [...]
Guest blogger from Aurora Laura Neiman, a.k.a. LaLaGirl, was recently featured in a national nonprofit’s year-end fundraising video. This is her heartwarming story about the experience for her family and overcoming her anxiety of the unknown.
Early in October, my friend Dawn Crawford pitched me the idea of heading up to the mountains with my kids [...]
If you’re on Twitter, I have a great opportunity for you!
Mile High Mamas is taking part in a fun campaign with Nissan over the holidays. On Tuesday, December 20th at 7 p.m. MST, the car company will be holding a #HolidayQuest Twitter party to discus how several parents around the country are navigating the holiday [...]
I have a picture of it, but you actually had to see it to believe it. My parents’ home, filled to the brim with holiday merriment and various people. Some related, some not, and in keeping with Southern tradition…some we’re still not sure about.
Through Dec. Horn in on holiday fun at two Denver Brass concerts: “’Twas the Brass Before Christmas” on Saturday and “Joy to the World!” on Sunday and Dec. 22-23. “Brass Before Christmas” features a full program of holiday favorites, including a selection of sing-along Christmas carols. Santa is slated to pay a visit, too. Then, [...]
Despite the fact I’m familiar with many of the cutting-edge social media technologies, I am often hesitant to adopt them because I’m already too busy with blogging, Twitter, Facebook and my iPhone.
However, my latest obsession Pinterest.com has surpassed them all.
And believe me, that’s really saying something.
I’ve gone from being a bored cook to being [...]
A coalition of 18 community organizations has launched a nearly $1 million Internet-based project that translates state rankings of public schools into simple letter grades.
“Every parent can relate to grades A through F,” said Colorado Succeeds president Tim Taylor, a member of the Colorado School Grades coalition. “We’re not changing inputs, just translating in a [...]
I am most excited to have my sister move back to town (she has been away for 6 years or so). Talk about the ultimate Christmas present! When I learned that news, I looked at my kids – and as much as they get a little stir crazy at this time of year, they really [...]
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Harlem Globetrotters basketball camp!
"Hi moms,Anyone looking for a nanny? We have an awesome nanny, but no longer have the need. She will be leaving us May 31, 2012, when the kids leave fo..."
Hoping to help our nanny find a family
"Hi MomsDid you work out your nanny needs? I only ask because we have a wonderful nanny that we no longer need. She will be leaving us 5/29. The kiddos..."
15-mo-old in need of a Nanny M-F, 7am - noon
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YKC Consignor Registration Now Open