How do you do it, Busy Mom?
June 18, 2013 – 6:07 am | 5 Comments

I feel like I’m struggling with balance lately. I devote my time and energy to so many different roles, some being more focused on than others.
At times it feels like there is a part of …

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Mile High Mamas Memorial Day Wishes and Events
May 27, 2013 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Mile High Mamas Memorial Day Wishes and Events

As you enjoy your Memorial Day with family and friends….
Just take a moment to remember what it is all about.
Love,
The Mamas
Be sure to go here for Memorial Day weekend events.

Events: Capitol Hill People’s Fair, Theatre Hikes Colorado, Elitch Gardens’ New Additions
May 27, 2013 – 6:41 am | Comments Off
Events: Capitol Hill People’s Fair, Theatre Hikes Colorado, Elitch Gardens’ New Additions

Capitol Hill People’s Fair. On June 1-2, the largest of Denver’s summer festivals, this fun and funky event in Civic Center Park features live music, one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, and a food bazaar with Colorado …

How to Have a Safe and Fun Family Summer
May 26, 2013 – 6:55 am | No Comment
How to Have a Safe and Fun Family Summer

Summer vacation often means fun-filled activities for children — and, unfortunately, some hazards as well. With a few simple measures, you can help protect your children from unintentional injury and keep them smiling all summer …

Win a Father’s Day Getaway to Embassy Suites Downtown & History Colorado Center
May 25, 2013 – 7:25 am | Comments Off
Win a Father’s Day Getaway to Embassy Suites Downtown & History Colorado Center

It’s Father’s Day and the typical thought process enters your mind . . what am I going to have the kids get him for Father’s Day? Well, maybe we here at Mile High Mamas can …

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
Water World opens this weekend as other Denver metro area fun centers and amusement parks ready their rides

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. …

Learn with your kids this summer with these Denver adventures
May 23, 2013 – 7:01 am | 1 Comment
Learn with your kids this summer with these Denver adventures

Most of the time, as parents, we encourage our children to do things we already know how to do. We help them with homework we did ourselves many years ago. If we are baseball fans, …

Little Girl Rises above Challenges of Autism, Inspires Parents to Open Therapy Center
May 22, 2013 – 6:34 am | 2 Comments
Little Girl Rises above Challenges of Autism, Inspires Parents to Open Therapy Center

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 …

Mom Exhaustion: Is this the new normal?
May 21, 2013 – 6:08 am | 14 Comments
Mom Exhaustion: Is this the new normal?

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 …

Denver Deal: Pirates Cove, Memorial Day Events and Sales
May 21, 2013 – 6:05 am | No Comment
Denver Deal: Pirates Cove, Memorial Day Events and Sales

My kids and I are so excited to be going to Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park this week for their Grand Opening. Nothing says summer quite like Elitch’s. They’ve got all kinds of great …

6 things to ask before booking a summer vacation
May 20, 2013 – 8:42 am | 1 Comment
6 things to ask before booking a summer vacation

It’s May. Memorial Day and the end of the school year are in sight. Suddenly, you’re thinking about a summer vacation. A little advance planning — and some insider tips — can save you a …