Month: July 2015
The Mama Sagas: Frankenpu$$y
What is your delivery room nightmare? Shayna shares the story that has changed the way she views her vagina – forever. The Mama Sagas is a Denver-based online video series dedicated to empowering moms through shared experiences and expert solutions. With humor, honesty, and raw emotion as our foundation, we’re building a supportive community of mamas who celebrate the beauty of the imperfect moments. Becoming a mom doesn’t happen in 9 months; it happens constantly – and continuously – every day after giving birth. Using our stories to break down stigmas, The Mama Sagas redefines what it means to be Super Mom and celebrates the hero in every woman. Find them on their YouTube channel, Facebook., on Instagram @the_mama_sagas and on Twitter @themamasagas.
Craft Ideas Kids Will Love from the Jackalope Art & Craft Fair
The countdown is on for the free Jackalope Art & Craft Fair on July 25 and 26, 2015 where more than 200 curated artisans will send handmade goods at the EXDO Event Center in the blossoming RiNo Arts District of Denver. To help you get your craft on, our friends at Jackalope have shared these craft ideas you can do with your kids at home. Be sure to also check-out their fun workshops Looking for some fun and easy activities to do with your little ones this summer?!? Browsing Pinterest can always bring up so many ideas, sometimes TOO MANY ideas, it’s hard to find the right one. We spent some time Pinteresting, and have found three awesome activities that will surely be a hit with the kids. Making a cute and colorful wind chime Materials: Stick St...
Denver Deal: Cheesecake Factory, Sonic, Craft Fair and More
Summer is one of my most favorite times of the year. Not only are the days beautiful and warm but there are also so many things you can do in summer that are free and cheap. Is summer the Cheap/Frugal season? I wrote a blog post several weeks back about all the free concerts/movies that are outdoors. But you can also have a picnic (who doesn’t love a soggy sandwich?), go for a hike, or go tubing down the Platte River (it just re-opened after all this rainy weather this summer). National Cheesecake Day. National Cheesecake Day celebration at The Cheesecake Factory is on July 29th & 30th! The Cheesecake Factory will celebrate by offering ½ off the price of any of the 30+ flavors of a cheesecake slice with dine-in purchase. Jakalope Art & Craft Fair. Grab your f...
You Live Where? Raising a Small Family in Downtown Denver
Almost exactly one year ago, my family and I relocated from New York City to Downtown Denver. While we were raised in the mountains of Colorado, we felt this would ease the transition for us as well as adhere to some of our lifestyle values. It made sense to us, but most of our Colorado friends and family were surprised by the choice. Downtown Denver, unlike New York City, is not known for housing many families with young children. In fact, in our condo complex, we are the only unit of eighty with small children. Here were some of our reasons for the move: we were accustomed to small spaces (in fact, we went from 680 square feet to 1300 – a mansion!), we like to be out and about, we are a one-car family, and therefore like public transportation, and most importantly, we wanted nothing to d...
Having and Wanting, Then and Now
20 YEARS AGO What I had My own home (a condo), furnished with stuff *I* bought. A fascinating job as head of a school for adults. Good grades in grad school. A lot of time to myself to read, write, think. Too much, maybe. What I longed for A man to share my life with, if he even exists. Every morning I wake up wondering if this is the day I’ll meet him. It’s an obsession. 15 YEARS AGO What I had A handsome, funny, smart, hardworking man. Our first home together, a 1890 Victorian that is filled with mementos of our adventures living and traveling overseas. A politically charged job as an administrator at a university. Time with my husband to see movies, attend concerts, and travel. What I longed for A child or two. Everyday I get more depressed about my fading chances to be...
Foodie Friday: Dreyer’s Chocolate Ice Cream Torte Recipe
It’s only fitting that July is Ice Cream Month. After all, ice cream is as American as George Washington himself, who reportedly spent $200 a year on the frozen confection. But I’m sure even our founding fathers would not have been able to imagine all the amazing flavors of ice cream that have been invented over the years. Dreyer’s has over thirty flavors of ice cream and frozen custards to tantalize your tastebuds. They even have slow-churned low-fat options for those who want to indulge responsibly. Today I am sharing with you a Chocolate Ice Cream Torte I created with Dreyer’s Grand Chocolate Ice Cream. This is an impressive dessert made by layering crepes with softened ice cream. I’ve topped it with chocolate syrup and raspberries. But the beauty of this d...
Denver’s Little Free Libraries: Take a Book, Return a Book
A worldwide movement has found its way to Denver and it’s all about literacy! Little Free Library is a “take a book, return a book” gathering place where neighbors share their favorite literature and stories. In its most basic form, a Little Free Library is a box full of books where anyone may stop by and pick up a book (or two) and bring back another book to share. You can, too! Little Free Library Story from Beargrass Media on Vimeo. Where do I find a Little Free Library near me? Search this Map to find a Little Free Library book exchange near you where you may take or return a book (and maybe strike up a conversation, too!) What’s so special about having an official Little Free Library? If this were just about providing free books on a shelf, the whole idea might disappear a...
The Mama Sagas: My 16-Year-Old Told Me She Was Going Out with Someone
And you thought your three-year-old was full of surprises…. Denver mom Amanda shares a recent conversation with her teenage daughter that didn’t go exactly as expected. The Mama Sagas is a Denver-based online video series dedicated to empowering moms through shared experiences and expert solutions. With humor, honesty, and raw emotion as our foundation, we’re building a supportive community of mamas who celebrate the beauty of the imperfect moments. Becoming a mom doesn’t happen in 9 months; it happens constantly – and continuously – every day after giving birth. Using our stories to break down stigmas, The Mama Sagas redefines what it means to be Super Mom and celebrates the hero in every woman. Find them on their YouTube channel, Facebook., on Instagram @the_mama_sagas and...
Don’t Bypass Your Child’s Handwriting Struggle – 5 Signs They May Need Support
Imagine for a moment that when you write on a piece of paper the letters on the paper do not look like the image in your head. Every time you write you feel totally confused and frustrated. This is a typical event for a school aged child with handwriting struggles. Now think about all of the things you couldn’t do if this was your handwriting experience. When Max entered Preschool at age 4 he loved having books read to him and showed great interest in reading and writing. Activities that used his gross motor skills were difficult like catching a ball, balancing, and running so he had developed a passion for reading. During his first year of preschool his teacher introduced letter formation. This is when it became obvious that Max was struggling with handwriting and he began to avoid writin...
Winning Wednesday: Win 4 tickets to Denver Botanic Gardens!
As a part of Winning Wednesday, Mile High Mamas will be giving away tickets to area attractions every week! Denver Botanic Gardens celebrates the beauty and complexity of plant life, specifically plants that thrive in Colorado’s semi-arid climate. The Gardens has three distinct locations: York Street gardens in Denver; Chatfield working farm and natural space in Littleton and Mount Goliath trail on Mount Evans. Or, you can escape the city and explore the working farm at Chatfield. The Gardens offers many programs for families, adult classes and docent-led tours. The York Street location is presenting an art exhibition Deborah Butterfield: The Nature of Horses May 23 – October 18 that features the artist’s life-size bronze horse sculptures. Hours York St: May 10 – Sep. 27,...
Jackalope Art & Craft Fair: Fun for the whole family
Grab your family and shop over 200 curated artisans selling one of a kind, handmade goods July 25 and 26 at the family-friendly Jackalope Art & Craft Fair. This must-see, FREE summer fair will be held at EXDO Event Center in the blossoming RiNo Arts District of Denver. Read: Hip and fun! Meet the Makers Jackalope Arts brings the opportunity for the community to meet the makers behind their quality products. Find handmade fashion and jewelry design, art and photography, home decor, housewares and more! Begin your shopping list by checking out their vendors here. For the Family For the Accessorizer For the Body For the Home For the Taste Buds For the Fashionista For Pen and Paper For the Walls For the Makers (workshops) Be the Crafter There will also be an opportunity for...
Denver Deal: Cow Appreciation, Festivals and More
One of my favorite places in all the world is Crested Butte. I have a family history there (my dad’s family is from there) so we go every summer. The same stories and seemingly the same places – but Crested Butte is always changing. Always improving. It seems like not that much could be different each year in such a small town – but nothing could be further from the truth. This year we tried a “new” distillery (it’s been in town – but at a different location), new ice cream flavors and new zip Line (the zip line has been there a couple years at the ski resort, but this is the first time we tried it). More on my trip in another post. But here’s to wishing you’ll find something new to do this summer, too. Maybe even a trip to Crested Butt...
