Month: September 2009

Daily Deal-ShopAtHome

  A huge way to save money is by using coupons.  Clipping coupons can be time consuming(but worth it!) so thankfully there are other sources for coupons which don’t require as much time or work. ShopAtHome.com is a great resource for online coupons and online stores where you can receive cash back on your purchases.  Save even more by downloading their toolbar so you can print coupons from home.(The toolbar is required for tracking purposes to prevent coupon fraud.) Before my husband and I make online purchases we are sure to look for coupon codes to stretch our dollar!  Be sure to check out the Cash Back program also to save even more! Do you use online coupon codes or printable grocery coupons?  How much money do you save each month using them? Email me with any great deals you fin...

Questions and Answers for Moms about H1N1

By Dr. Keren Call, pediatrician and board member of the Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition Swine flu. H1N1. Scary stuff right? I don’t know about you, but I’m seeing a lot of information about H1N1, sometimes called swine flu, every day – on TV, on the internet, in the newspaper. Moms have lots of questions about how to prevent H1N1, how safe the vaccine will be, and how can they best protect their family. With the development of the H1N1 flu strain, the biggest thing to remember is not to panic. There is a lot of news and headlines preparing us for the WORST CASE SCENARIO. The predictions on infection rates are just that, predictions. The constant stream of information can be scary, but it is unknown what will really happen with the spread of H1N1 this flu season. The good news is...

Are You Ready To Become A Social Media “Expert?!”

When I started my blog four years ago, I didn’t even know what the term “social media” meant. I just wanted a place to tuck away memories of my son as he seemed to be changing right in front of my eyes, every single day. It has slowly evolved to much more than that, but at it’s heart it remains a “memory keeper” to me. But it’s interesting the direction life takes you. The same year my son was born, I co-founded a company; we build health education web sites. I was pushed to play a role I never dreamed I would take on. Entrepreneur. It fits better than I ever imagined. I have changed so much over these years. Learned so much. Partially from mistakes, sure, but partially from just getting out there and listening. Nothing fancy. Just listening. What ...

Daily Deal-Restaurants.com 80% Off

Here’s another deal you’ll have to grab fast.  At Restaurants.com you can get gift certificates for as low as $.60. They are having another 80% off until September 30th.  This makes the $25 gift certificate $2 and the $10 gift certificate $.60. Be sure to read the restrictions for each restaurant since each restaurant varies slightly.  This is a great offer and will come around again if you happen to miss out this time.  To find gift certificates click here.  Use coupon code CHEF to receive your discount. Enjoy! Have a great deal?  Email me! danielle @ denvermetromoms.com Twitter ID: @denvermetromoms Other great deals: Become a Walgreens fan on Facebook and receive a free photo book. Wendy’s Free Jr. Frosty Coupon Booklets for $1(10 free Jr. Frostys)

Family and work: how do you juggle it all?

This has been a big week for my wee company, “MA! motherhood with attitude.” We were featured in Redbook Magazine, which has 2.2 million subscribers! My biz partner, Tiffany, and I have been working the clock at both ends (me in the early mornings, her in the late evenings) to give this exposure “legs,” so to speak, and we really hope this opens some doors for us. But in the quiet moments when this “glamorous” exposure finds me sitting alone at my computer, pimping the company to bloggers around the country, holding up my end of myriad fun-but-tiring online conversations, and I feel my third baby kick me in the ribs, I wonder…. Tiffany and I launched MA! on Mother’s Day 2007 after many months of pre-launch work developing our mission, our brand and our products. We are both moms and quite ...

Free Smucker’s Uncrustables

**Update-they’re gone.  That was quick!** Looking for a quick, easy lunch on days when you don’t have time to make your child a lunch?  Head over to Smucker’s site where you can get a free box of Smucker’s Uncrustables.  Hurry!  They’re only giving away 20,000 boxes and it starts today!  Leave a tip about after-school organization to earn your box! It’s quick, it’s easy, and so are Smucker’s Uncrustables!  I’m sure you’re kids will appreciate it! Email me with any Denver deals you come across! danielle @ milehighmamas.com Twitter ID: @denvermetromoms Free Redbox Rental Codes

When opportunity knocks and you don’t answer

In January of 2003 I took a crash course on bi-polar disorder in children. In a weekly email, our adoption agency told us and other waiting families about a situation. Normally it doesn’t happen this way. Normally, a couple waiting to adopt eagerly awaits The Call announcing they’d been chosen to parent a newborn. But when circumstances are less than ideal, rather than show an expectant mother The Book of waiting couples, the agency instead asks waiting couples to opt in. This way, the expectant parents face less risk of being rejected by the couple they choose. This was one of those situations. Meaghan was considering adoption for her unborn child, due in two weeks. Both Meaghan and the baby’s father seemed iffy on relinquishing. In addition, both parents had bipolar dis...

Product Review: TravelKiddy

Can I be honest? I do not like taking my children to visit my family in Texas. No, not because I do not like my family – I actually love them dearly. And not because my children are shy and don’t get on well with their cousins – far from true, they all adore each other. Nope, I don’t like visiting my family because it is a 9 hour drive for me to get there! There are no direct flights to my Texas town. Driving is my only option and it is a miserable one. Oh I’m armed. I’ve got a double DVD player in the car. I load up on snacks. We load up on books. But the boys, inevitably, get bored and restless and ornery! We are all miserable by the time we arrive at our destination, and thus we only make this trip once a year. TravelKiddy to the rescue! What a fun and amazingly simple idea. This deligh...

Product Review: A Wow Baby Bibs N Burps

Founded in 2008, Wow Baby has sought to be a leading provider of fashionable innovative baby gear. What started in Bridgette’s kitchen as a quick fix to address excessive dribble has evolved into essential Wow Baby accessories. At Wow Baby we care about quality, comfort, function, fashion and above all child safety. We combine a blend of natural and organic fibers to produce exquisitely crafted superior quality baby gear. Our products have a patent-pending and have won many rave reviews. As style-savvy parents ourselves, we believe that you and your baby deserve to have it all, whether your initial attraction was decorative or functional, you do not have to give one up to get the other. Wow Baby!!! LLC is privately owned by Bridgette and her husband( Kojo). They live in New York with...

Not Your Typical Tea Party

Last week, Amber and I were invited to head up north to Celestial Seasonings’ 40th Anniversary Event. We were going to partake in the celebration and meet the Blend Master, Charlie Baden! And, I was going to try my hardest to refrain from asking if the event was sponsored by the Letter T. When we arrived at Celestial Seasonings, we were greeted with quite an elaborate spread of foods, beverages, and a full evening of entertainment. We realized that this wasn’t just a 40th Anniversary Celebration, this was a reunion. There were employees from all eras and areas attending. Some had flown in for this event. Everyone had name-tags with their names, former (or current) titles, and the years of their service. You could tell that they weren’t just coworkers; they were family. That’s what struck m...

Product Review: Poo-Pourri, Jr.

Stinky Diapers?? Before You Throw the Diaper in the Pail, Give it a Spritz so it Won’t Leave a Trail! Poo~Pourri Jr. Lil’ Stinker- Soiled Diaper Odor Eliminator is a soiled diaper deodorizer with natural anti-bacterial essential oils such as Bergamot, Leomongrass and Grapefruit. This product starts at $12. I was really skeptical of this product. I thought, yeah right, nothing gets rid of stinky diaper smells. So, I was so excited to try something new. I honestly believe this Poo-Pourri Jr. works!! Amazing product. I have just sprayed it on the diaper before throwing it in my pail and it’s great. You can also spray the top of your pail to freshen it up. I recommend it to all! Great Product! This review was written by Alexa A, one of our Mile High Mamas Product Reviewers. D...

Are You For or Against Health Care Reform and Why?

I am wondering how many parents are like me in their inability to keep up to date on political issues. It is frustrating to say the least, to not have the time to listen to the news or to read the newspapers and whenever I do get the chance to get better informed I usually wind up either in tears and angry from reality or completely confused. Listening to educated people is my alternative and I try to listen to all sides so that I can make my own opinions. One of the most important topics right now is Obama’s Healthcare Reform Plan and I could not hold an intelligent conversation about it to save my life so I went to a meeting on Organizing for Health Care to get better informed. The meeting was held in a remarkably beautiful Aspen home with a view of Aspen Highlands looming outside the ki...

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