The Kid Blender:  A Single Mom’s Attempt to Find Joy in an Unexpected Life
February 8, 2012 – 8:00 am | 3 Comments

In this series of blogs, the “Kid Blenders,” I will be addressing our challenges, trying to blend our two families together. The names of the children will be changed to spare the easily embarrassed. And let me be upfront about this: I’m no clinical expert. I’m just a single mom trying to figure life out as I go. But knowing that there are around 14 million single parents out there…I’m guessing that I’m not alone in this venture.

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Courtyard by Marriott Opens Lobby Zone to Help Alleviate Holiday Traveling Stress
December 5, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Courtyard by Marriott Opens Lobby Zone to Help Alleviate Holiday Traveling Stress

Between body-scan controversies and holiday crowds, Denver International Airport is not a happy place to be in December.
That’s why I was pretty darn excited to hear that the Courtyard by Marriott is making your wait at DIA a little less awful with the Lobby Zone. Located in Concourse B, by gates 15 and 16, this [...]

Show us your holiday lights (and find out where to find the best displays)
December 4, 2010 – 7:11 am | Comments Off
Show us your holiday lights (and find out where to find the best displays)

A tradition as old as electric light itself will lead thousands of homeowners up on ladders and roofs this season to string their holiday lights.
Don’t let your hard work go unnoticed! Get your house on The Denver Post’s holiday lights guide.
Upload photos of your holiday lights extravaganza and map it to share with others. The [...]

New Changes Coming in 2011 to Your Healthcare or Flexible Spending Accounts
December 4, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment
New Changes Coming in 2011 to Your Healthcare or Flexible Spending Accounts

If you’re like me, you and/or your spouse have a flex spending account or health care spending account that you put money into, biweekly or monthly. These are great tools if you have anticipated expenses for the upcoming calendar year. For example, if you know you are going to have surgery or a large medical [...]

Mama Drama: Stay at Home Success
December 3, 2010 – 7:00 am | 9 Comments
Mama Drama: Stay at Home Success

Dear Mama Drama:
We have recently adopted a three-year-old twins. I am fortunate to be able to stay home to help them adjust to our family and bond with us.
I love children and am thrilled to finally have two of my own, but I have little experience with keeping them busy for an entire day. [...]

Mile High Mamas’ Ultimate Colorado Shopping Guide for the Holidays
December 2, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Mile High Mamas’ Ultimate Colorado Shopping Guide for the Holidays

The 2010 Ultimate Colorado Shopping Guide
Here’s my roundup of holiday shopping goodies! I scoured the state to find all Colorado-based gifts, perfect for the eco-friendly and green footprint movement we embody. There were so many fantastic choices this year, it was hard to choose only a handful, but I think I brought you the [...]

After son’s rescue, Denver mom gets turn to save a life
December 2, 2010 – 6:00 am | No Comment
After son’s rescue, Denver mom gets turn to save a life

When seven men lifted a car off 3-year-old Josh Johnson last year and saved his life, his family members talked of how they hoped they could one day repay the debt to the good Samaritans.
And, in classic pay-it-forward manner, the opportunity came nearly a year later during the Brighton Turkey Trot race Nov. 20.
Josh Johnson’s [...]

Event Round-up: Parade of Lights, Candlelight Walk, Elmo’s Green Thumb & More!
December 1, 2010 – 11:49 am | Comments Off
Event Round-up: Parade of Lights, Candlelight Walk, Elmo’s Green Thumb & More!

Friday-Saturday. Denver dazzles once again at the 9News Parade of Lights. The holiday favorite takes over downtown for two nights with shimmering, sparkling floats and a spectacular visit from Santa Claus. Marching bands from eight Colorado high schools provide the music, with the Colorado State University marching band leading the way tonight. Arrive early at [...]

Who’s at Fault: Car towed with 9-month-old inside
December 1, 2010 – 8:57 am | No Comment
Who’s at Fault: Car towed with 9-month-old inside

A towing company removing a car blocking a business garage Tuesday hauled away more than just a vehicle.
Half an hour after the car was towed from the 2100 block of Broadway, the owners called Excalibur Recovery to let them know their 9-month-old daughter was inside.
The girl was in the car at an impound lot at [...]

Orgasmic birth: the unicorn of childbirth?
December 1, 2010 – 7:15 am | No Comment
Orgasmic birth: the unicorn of childbirth?

A few months ago, I wrote about the elusive orgasmic birth on my personal blog. At the time, I was only slightly pregnant and figured it was just something that would make for humorous content. But since then, I’ve been thinking about the topic more and more. Is the orgasmic birth more myth than reality?
I [...]

Denver Deal: Parade of Lights, Breckenridge Holiday Events, Free Days and more!
November 30, 2010 – 11:58 pm | No Comment
Denver Deal: Parade of Lights, Breckenridge Holiday Events, Free Days and more!

With Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday all behind us, I am almost ready for the holidays to be over – so I can hit the after-Christmas sales.  OK, I’m joking there a little bit, but it does seem that this special time of year we are supposed to spend time with friends [...]