Month: February 2016

Spring Break in Denver 2016–Over 50 Activities Featured!

The countdown is on for Spring Break 2016! If you’re staying in Denver, no need to dismay as we have updated last year’s popular Spring Break guide. Whether you want to hunker down indoors, get outside or explore something new, we have you covered with these fabulous Spring Break offerings, categorized by geographic area.  CENTRAL DENVER Denver Museum of Nature & Science–The big news at Denver’s favorite natural history and science museum is the new Chocolate: The Exhibition. Be sure to explore the Museum’s south side that added 126,000 square feet and five levels of discovery to the Museum last year, providing even more space to engage, delight, and spark your imagination.  Botanic Gardens  – These top-ranked U.S. botanical ...

Let your little ones dance this summer!

With summer right around the corner, what could be more fun for your children than keeping them active at one of the Colorado Ballet Academy Summer Dance Camps?  As the official school of Colorado Ballet, our summer camp students will show off their creativity through movement, dance like ballet royalty, learn about the magical world of ballet fairies and improve their dance skills through a series of day camps for children ages 3 to 9. Young dancers ages 3 to 4 will explore movement through the popular Creative Dance Camp using imaginative games, songs, music and rhythmical patterns.  Our creative dancers will also enjoy dance-inspired crafts and story time. Does your little dancer dream of dancing like a prince or princess on a grand stage?  Classic ballet royalty from Cin...

Humor: You know you’re a bad mom if…

Do you ever feel like a bad mom for the most ridiculous reason? Take a moment to watch “You Know You’re a Bad Mom If,” where the funny moms behind the YouTube channel, The BreakWomb, poke fun at all the parenting rules and decide to pay less attention to others’ opinions while trusting their own instincts more.

Funny mom re-creates Academy Award nominees with daughters

The Academy Awards are on Sunday. Whether you care who goes home with the Oscar or not, you will love Maggie Storino’s adorable photography series featuring the Academy Award nominees for best picture–featuring her daughters Sophia, 5, Sadie, 3, and Sloane, 8 months. To see all the photographs, be sure to go to her Tumblr page Don’t Call Me Oscar. The Revenant Bridge of Spies Brooklyn Mad Max  

5 Quick “Dump” Dinners You Can Make in Your Crockpot

Pressed for time (really, who isn’t?) We’ve rounded up five delicious “dump” one-pot dinners you can throw into your slower cooker and several hours later, dinner is served!  Crockpot Zucchini Chicken Parmesan  This meal is packed with veggies and protein for a filling dinner that’s even great as leftovers for lunch. Top it with some cheese at the end for an extra special treat! You can serve over pasta or quinoa, but I just ate this plain and was totally satisfied. Yay for protein!  http://smilesandwich.com/2014/09/10/crockpot-zucchini-chicken-parmesan/ Slow Cooker Potato and Corn Chowder The beauty of this recipe is just how easily this comes together. Simply throw everything into the crockpot, let it cook on high for 4 hrs (or low for 8 hrs), ...

Add your camp to our Denver Summer Camp Guide 2016

Mile High Mamas will soon be launching our Denver Summer Camp Guide 2016. Now through March 1 you may post your listing for free: milehighmamas.com/places/camps We have other affordable advertising options available as well. Be sure to email us themilehighmamas [at] gmail [dot] com. Bring on summer!  

Contest: Acupuncture for moms and kids: is it right for you?

A few months ago, I did an open call on my personal Facebook page asking for help regarding my husband’s rheumatism. I received lots of great advice but if there was one reoccuring piece of advice, it was acupuncture. One friend in particular was insisted we connect with Karen Marks from Alpenglow Acupuncture in Wheat Ridge so we setup four appointments to put their Acupuncture and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) techniques to the test. Following our series of appointments and some small lifestyle changes, he found some reprieve. That was enough for me to start researching these methods that send gentle signals through his system, nudging his body back toward homeostasis. TCM is often used for treating chronic issues that are often poorly managed by wester...

7 fun events in Denver this weekend

Go here for Mile High Mamas’ event calendar.  Colorado RV, Sports, Boat & Travel Show at the National Western Complex Feb 24  – Feb 28. Times vary Check out the 60th Annual Colorado RV, Sports, Boat & Travel Show, the region’s largest outdoor recreation show. Giant exhibits of RVs, boats, vacation ideas, travel packages, fishing, hunting and four-wheeling. Great family fun on KID’S DAY, Saturday, Feb 27 with Star Wars characters, face painting, a kid’s area and children’s book signing by children’s author Jonathan Lannen. Catch a fishing, camping, RVing or travel destination seminar from industry experts. 2016 Special Olympics CO Denver Polar Plunge at City Park  Feb 27  9:00 am – 1:00 pm The Special Olympics Polar Plunge Splash and Dash presented by Weste...

10 Colorado Dude Ranch Getaways for Spring Break or Early Summer

I know, Dude Ranches can be even more expensive than a ski trip, but not if you are booking correctly. There’s no penny pinching at the ranches, usually sitters, activities and food are all included. However, if you pick the right time or are looking for a specific activity, here’s great deals and information on what ranches are open in Colorado, when to book, and what you’re going to get. You don’t have to stay seven nights at any ranch, horseback riding might not be available, but off-season doesn’t mean it’s not worth the trip. Ask for children’s rates, boutique pricing or even their bed & breakfast rates. All ranches offer different items, types of cuisine, lodging and activity from snow-shoeing to sleigh rides to cooking classes. Inquire for best rates and personal interests with ...

Humor: The different kinds of moms you meet

From the Parenting Expert to the Hot Mess, these are lots of moms out there. Buzz Feed’s hilarious new video begs the question: which one are you?

5 tips for running in the winter, with kids!

We’ve had some big snows this winter, which for parents with young children can be a nightmare when training for a running event. However, you can run outside during the wintertime, in the ice and snow, even with a stroller! Here are some tips to make winter running with kids more successful: Winterize your stroller: You can change out your regular stroller tires for mountain bike tires- big, knobby ones that will grip the snow and ice. Also invest in a good water proof stroller cover/weather shield so your kids stay dry and warm. Layer up! Make sure that you and your kids are properly dressed for your winter adventure. Start with a thin base layer (good old fashioned long underwear work great!) and then add additional layers depending on the temperature and wind chill...

Deals: tax help, kids consignment sale and more

I tried the new Cycle Bar in Greenwood Village (Landmark) last week. I am usually pretty bored with spin classes. I prefer to be outside. I also prefer almost ANY other class. Zumba, Turbo, Kick Boxing, you name it…to spin. But I was quite surprised when I enjoyed CycleBar. It was sort of a cross between a spin class and a night club party complete with pumping great music and a darkened room (so no one could see that I look no less ridiculous spinning than I do dancing).    Children’s Consignment Sale. We have pulled together a list of all the fantastic consignment sales this spring. Check out our list and make sure to mark your calendars! This week: Just Between Friends Loveland holds its consignment sale of children’s and maternity items, February 24 to 28 at the Ou...

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