Month: October 2009

Ultimate Halloween Event Round-up: Masquerade Balls, Bootown, Creepy Walk in the Wood and More!

Mile High Mamas’ weekly event round-up includes the ultimate guide to keep adults and children spooked this Halloween! Halloween Calendar Boo Coo Jazz Band Masquerade Ball Oct. 31 Come dressed in costume for live music, food and drink. Great for young adults. 7 p.m. at the Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts. 601 E. Sixth St., Glenwood Springs. Call 970-945-2414 for tickets. Boo at the Zoo Oct. 23-25 Families with young children can trick or treat in a safe environment at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo from 5:30-8:30 p.m. $15 for ages 3-65, $13 over 65, free under 3. Ride the free shuttle from the Sears parking lot at the Broadmoor Towne Center. 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, Colorado Springs. 719-475-9555 Bootown at Heritage Square Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Non-scary 5,000-square-foot outdoor Ha...

PlasmaCar Giveaway…Score big with the Kids this Holiday!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED.  THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR ENTRIES.  THE WINNER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED:) Well, it’s about that time for some “Trick or Treat” fun, so I decided to give you all a chance for an awesome TREAT.  I am sure most of you are familiar with the PlasmaCar by PlaSmart.  If not, then I am here to tell you all about it. The PlasmaCar is great for moms and children.  Great for moms, because there is no more looking for batteries that you don’t have.  Why??… because the PlasmaCar requires no batteries, no pedals and no gears.   Great for your children, because it is fun, unique and provides hours of entertainment.    The best part is that the PlasmaCar runs on your kiddos energy .  We all know they have lots of that!   We reviewed the red PlasmaCar at our ho...

Daily Deal-Corndog Anyone?!

While you’re out trick-o-treating you can stop by Sonic for a $.50 corndog from 5pm-10pm. Don’t forget about the free Black Jack Taco at Taco Bell from 6pm-midnight! What about the free burrito at Chipotle?  Click here for details on how to get free food on Halloween night! Have a fun trick-o-treating and be sure to check out all of the Halloween events! Email me with great deals! danielle at milehighmamas dot com Twitter ID: @denvermetromoms

Mama Drama: Sibling Rivalry and Playtime Struggles

Dear Mama Drama, I recently took my 6 and 8 year old daughters to a pumpkin carving contest. It is a wonderful family event that focuses more on community than competition, but the pumpkins are judged and there are winners. My 6 year old won and my 8 year old did not.  At first, the 8 year old was very supportive of her sister, but then she started crying. When we finally got to the root of the problem, she was upset that she had given her sister ideas and that her sister had won and she didn’t. This sibling competition expresses itself frequently in negative ways in our family and I am unsure how to react or what to do about it.  Growing up most of my life as an only child, I really don’t understand and am not very sympathetic to sibling rivalry. How can I encourage my childre...

Trip of the Month: Park City Mountain Resort–A Cut of the Good Life for Families

“This is my best day ever!” Thus squealed my 4-year-old daughter Hadley. It was Day 1 of our family vacation to Park City Mountain Resort last year. I suspect her proclamation had very little do with the 8-hour drive from Denver we had endured and everything to do with the soak in our private hot tub at Ski Lift Condominiums that overlooked the pulse of Park City’s Historic District. I moved away from The Greatest Snow on Earth six years ago. And while Colorado is certainly not lacking in great resorts, there’s no place like home. I once made a career out of extolling the virtues of Utah’s powder playgrounds. This was my first time to return with family in tow so expectations to reap what I had once sowed were high. Family Vacations Without the Kids I love my childr...

Daily Deal-Free Bowling Passes

Looking for something creative to pass out instead of candy on Halloween? Here’s the perfect solution!  You’ll help the kids burn off the extra energy they’ll have from consuming all of their Halloween candy! Click here to print out 6 free bowling passes for Brunswick Bowling Centers.  Simply print them, cut them, and pass them out to your trick o treaters.  Be sure to save some for your family as well! Find a location near you! I was so excited when I came across these a couple weeks ago-I think they’re a great alternative! Have fun! danielle at milehighmamas dot com Twitter ID: @denvermetromoms

Ask.com launches Ask Deals.com! An Easier Way to Find Deals On-line

Ask.com has asked me to share a new site designed to save you money called “Ask Deals!” Ask.com’s new ‘Ask Deals’ offering helps busy Moms save on everything from groceries to household items to adorable costumes for Halloween by presenting online and printable coupons in one, easy-to-navigate results page, helping to eliminate frustration by actively scouring the internet for the best, freshest deals; quality checking them to ensure their validity; ranking them and integrating them right into the search experience. Ask Deals scours the Web for all the deals available online – from cheap Halloween costumes to restaurant coupons – and organizes the best money-saving offers front and center on the results page, eliminating the need for consumers to search multiple coupon sites or search engi...

Ma! motherhood with attitude Review and Giveaway…

******THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED AND THE WINNER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED**********THANKS FOR ENTERING:)********** How fun when you can find really cool gifts to share with other moms.  The ladies at Ma! motherhood with attitude have created gifts that are just that.  I love the products that they offer.  Only another mom could come up with the humor they use in their greeting cards, notepads, notecards and magnets.  The best part is the women behind Ma! motherhood with attitude reside right here in Colorado!! Being a mom myself, I know that sometimes we all need to laugh at the things we face in this thing we call  “motherhood.”  It is definitely a blessing, but as we all know, it sometimes can’t be taken too seriously.  That is what I loved about the boxed set of cards I was sent ...

Expecting…minus the baby bump and stretch-marks

Here we go… We’re expecting. For the second time. Technically we’re about 2 days along with ohhh, 2 months, maybe 9 months, who knows…maybe 2 years to go before the teeny weeny joins our family. The first time around, we were “expecting” for 3 months and BOOM! Our little dude entered our home and invaded our professional, financial and personal lives, but most importantly, our hearts, in a matter of 24 hours. Just..like…that. I am (was) a planner. Big time. And there’s no planning when you’re traveling down the adoption road. We learned that firsthand with our dude, so we’re holding on tight this round. Holding tight to faith, hope, patience and most importantly, our senses of humor. Why this blog? Well, we’re starting the process again, pretty much from scratch. We’re pumped…we’re a...

Daily Deal-Hands On Small Business Classes

I’m taking a break from the Halloween deals today to let you know about these great classes. The best part….THEY ARE FREE! These Hands On Small Business Classes(sponsored by Kirtsy and Microsoft Office Live)  are being taught by Mile High Mama Aimee from Greeblemonkey.  Learn more about the classes here. Practical advice, direct instruction, and application tips for free online and social media solutions to help small businesses are a few things you can expect to learn from the classes.  But-you don’t have to be a business owner or a woman.  Join Aimee next Thursday, November 5th from 6:30-8:30pm for a great class that will benefit you and your company(if you have one!) Details for upcoming classes: Thursday, November 5th, 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: Klein Buendel 1667 Cole B...

6 Ways to Keep Your Child Safe Trick-or-Treating on Halloween

In Colorado, we have terrible weather on Halloween.  Last year was the only exception in my memory.  No matter the weather, it’s important to keep you kids safe when trick-or-treating.  Here are six important rules for Halloween safety, rain or snow! Costume Safety: Wear face paint, not masks so vision is not obstructed.  Make sure the hem is not dragging so child won’t trip. Night Lights: Wear reflective clothes, costumes.  Carry flashlights, glow sticks and reflective bags. Road Rules: Look both ways before crossing and stay on the sidewalks.   Don’t approach or enter a car.  Never go inside a house.  Make sure you supervise children up to age 12.  )After age 12, suggest that they travel in packs a group or get a life?) Don’t eat the poisoned apple, Snow White: Only eat...

Daily Deal-Free Black Jack Taco

Think you’ll need a break from all the candy(or trick o treating) on Saturday night?  Taco Bell is giving away free Black Jack Tacos from 6pm-midnight on Halloween!  As with all restaurant deals it may be a good idea to call ahead to be sure your Taco Bell is participating. It’s not a trick.  It’s their treat! Email me with any great deals you find! danielle at milehighmamas dot com Twitter ID: @denvermetromoms

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