Win Dad a Family Vacation to YMCA of the Rockies!
May 21, 2012 – 6:15 am | Comments Off

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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Remark about Ann Romney’s work decried as uproar renews spotlight on women voters
April 13, 2012 – 7:05 am | 17 Comments
Remark about Ann Romney’s work decried as uproar renews spotlight on women voters

Ann Romney fought back Thursday after a Democratic consultant suggested she isn’t qualified to discuss the economy because she “hasn’t worked a day in her life.” The White House, in instant damage-control mode, declared that no one there was saying such a thing. Michelle Obama tweeted her personal support of all mothers.
With women’s votes expected [...]

Movie review: “Bully” is a compelling take on young victims’ pain
April 13, 2012 – 6:44 am | 7 Comments
Movie review: “Bully” is a compelling take on young victims’ pain

PG-13, 1 hour, 38 minutes. At the Mayan.
After months of public and legal wrangling over what rating the “Bully” should be released with, the documentary finally arrives in Colorado with a PG-13 designation.
Lee Hirsch’s empathetic, provocative film features five families living with the fallout of bullying.
Two sets of parents — the Longs and Smalleys — [...]

Maternity Care in the US: Perfect or Broken? A look at the Business of Being Born
April 12, 2012 – 7:00 am | 17 Comments
Maternity Care in the US: Perfect or Broken? A look at the Business of Being Born

Maternity care in the United States is in crisis. In many ways it’s a disaster, says Ricki Lake’s documentary journey, The Business of Being Born (BOBB). She made the film to learn more about the system of birth in this country after the birth of her first child left her feeling cheated.
In part one a [...]

Win a FREE 6-week Gymnastics Class From Mountain Kids! (a $183 value)
April 12, 2012 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Win a FREE 6-week Gymnastics Class From Mountain Kids! (a $183 value)

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO LISA RABE!**
The average child in the United States needs at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They also state that 17% of children ages 2-19 are considered obese. If you are like me, these statistics are scary. I want [...]

Panera Bread’s Top Teachers Contest, Spring Menu & Warped Blogger Humor
April 11, 2012 – 10:04 am | 9 Comments
Panera Bread’s Top Teachers Contest, Spring Menu & Warped Blogger Humor

If there’s anything I love it’s great teachers and great food.
Last night, Panera Bread had both for Denver-area mom bloggers as we learned about Panera’s Top Teachers contest and sampled their spring menu.
Panera’s Top Teachers
Honor your favorite teacher by creating a video up to one minute long or writing a 100-200 word essay, and upload [...]

The Kid Blender: How Should I Introduce My Kids to Someone New?
April 11, 2012 – 7:00 am | 2 Comments
The Kid Blender:  How Should I Introduce My Kids to Someone New?

It’s easy for many of us to say the words “the most important thing in my life is my child” but never is it more important to live those words than when you’re dating as a single parent. How and when you introduce you children to someone new really has nothing to do with you and everything to do with them and making them feel secure about the situation.

Denver Deal: Tax freebies, Consignment Sales, Free Days & Frontier Spokesanimal
April 10, 2012 – 9:47 am | No Comment
Denver Deal: Tax freebies, Consignment Sales, Free Days & Frontier Spokesanimal

Did you even know that March was National Nutrition Month? I can’t really keep up with which month is what and what I’m supposed to do – wear red in February for Heart Month, wear pink in October for Cancer Month. So, what better idea than letting one month spill into our entire life – [...]

Events: Arvada Kite Festival, Doors Open Denver
April 10, 2012 – 7:43 am | No Comment
Events: Arvada Kite Festival, Doors Open Denver

Saturday. Springtime fun takes to the skies at the 10th annual Arvada Kite Festival. Celebrating National Kite Month, the day-long party features fun up in the air and on the ground. Bring along your best kites to join in contests for kids and adults; kites will also be available for sale onsite. Members of the [...]

Do Your Part: Try these 7 green cleaning secrets
April 10, 2012 – 7:02 am | 4 Comments
Do Your Part: Try these 7 green cleaning secrets

Spring is here and that means it’s time for a good cleaning.
Instead of bringing in chemical cleaners to do the dirty work, opt for a deep, green clean. Using safer cleaning products helps create a healthier home and a healthier family.
Here are seven green cleaning secrets to help you do your part for your environment [...]

25 Best Things About Having a Big Family
April 9, 2012 – 8:44 am | 6 Comments
25 Best Things About Having a Big Family

1. Better chances in cake walks.
2. Always someone in earshot when you yell for more toilet paper.
3. Always enough people to make Apples to Apples more competitive and compelling.
4. For the younger kids, there are plenty of people capable of checking your math homework.