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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New Bubble Garden pops up at Denver Museum of Contemporary Art
April 9, 2012 – 7:00 am | No Comment
New Bubble Garden pops up at Denver Museum of Contemporary Art

When the Museum of Contemporary Art decided to rethink its education space, it wanted to create something outside the box.
That turned out to be a bubble.
Ten giant, white resin bubbles actually, arranged on circular pads of synthetic turf that kids can wiggle through, climb over and slide on. Whatever they want, really.
It’s not your typical [...]

Get the inside scoop with tours of the candy castle, the Mint and Kirkland Museum
April 8, 2012 – 6:50 am | No Comment
Get the inside scoop with tours of the candy castle, the Mint and Kirkland Museum

What’s behind the scenes of a factory producing coins or candy? What are the stories that are sacred to one of the region’s most prominent sports/concert meccas — and the studio of a pre-eminent, late artist?
These four Mile High City tours are free or cost a few bucks — a small investment given the inside [...]

5 Reasons to Go on a Technology Fast
April 7, 2012 – 1:00 am | 1 Comment
5 Reasons to Go on a Technology Fast

It’s the information age. We are bombarded with facts and figures from dawn til dusk. We simply addicted to technology and media – we can’t leave home without our smartphone or sit at home without the tv or radio bathing us in ideas and information.

Mama Drama: Top 10 Parenting Tips (plus 1) for New Moms and Dads
April 6, 2012 – 7:00 am | 7 Comments
Mama Drama: Top 10 Parenting Tips (plus 1) for New Moms and Dads

Dear Mama Drama:
My husband and I are the proud parents of a newborn baby boy. We are so excited that he is finally here, but have a lot of uncertainty about how we’ll handle all the day-to-day challenges of parenting.
We would love any tips you have for new parents.
~New Mama
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Dear New Mama:
Congratulations [...]

Five ways yoga makes you grow as a mom
April 5, 2012 – 7:00 am | 4 Comments
Five ways yoga makes you grow as a mom

I had my annual physical and I’m happy to report that all tests came out great. One vital statistic came out better than great: I am a half-inch taller than I used to be.
I attribute it to yoga. A steady yoga practice can put space into one’s spine to counter the compression that comes over [...]

Ski Cooper: Affordable Fun for the Whole Family
April 5, 2012 – 6:55 am | 3 Comments
Ski Cooper: Affordable Fun for the Whole Family

As we’re gearing up for yet another winter storm warning here in the Denver metro area (really? REALLY?!), Colorado ski areas have had a veritable snow shortage this season.
In spite of these less than stellar conditions, we were determined to make a family trip to the slopes this year. Ski Cooper graciously hosted our family [...]

Do you have an Evacuation Plan?
April 4, 2012 – 7:00 am | 12 Comments
Do you have an Evacuation Plan?

The afternoon that the Lower North Fork Fire started, I received a text alert on my cell phone from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. It was a “MANDATORY EVACUATION” notice, and my heart leapt into my throat. I looked out my home office window in Arvada to see a huge plume of smoke to the [...]

Pretty Easter Hairstyles for Girls
April 4, 2012 – 5:00 am | 2 Comments
Pretty Easter Hairstyles for Girls

Frilly dresses, bountiful bows, shiny shoes, sparkling polish, dainty baskets brimming with treats…and, of course, lovely hair for this spectacular holiday celebration!
Easter – it’s the commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus, the foundation of the Christian faith and one of the most celebrated holidays in my family of origin – along with Christmas – but [...]

How The NCAA Women’s Final Four Made Me A Basketball Fan
April 3, 2012 – 5:53 am | 2 Comments
How The NCAA Women’s Final Four Made Me A Basketball Fan

I am not really a “sporty” person. I played softball for one year, and mostly sat the bench. We do enjoy going out to sporting events, but – honestly – a lot of that is for the “going out” part of the equation. The crowd, the excitement, the yelling, the beer. Emphasis on beer.
Well, there [...]

Get Your Colorado Family Ski Deals Early
April 2, 2012 – 11:30 pm | 1 Comment
Get Your Colorado Family Ski Deals Early

Just when the season is coming to an end. Maybe your family, like mine, put away the snowboards in favor of a new swimsuit. If you decided you like skiing/boarding. NOW is the time to cash in on some great deals for next season’s season pass (and some offer summer perks as well).
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The Rocky Mountain [...]