Month: April 2016

Contest: Win VIP Tickets to The Angry Birds Movie Pre-screening!

Why are those angry birds always so angry? In the 3D animated comedy The Angry Birds Movie, we’ll finally find out why. The movie takes us to an island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds – or almost entirely.  In this paradise, Red (Jason Sudeikis, We’re the Millers, Horrible Bosses), a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck (Josh Gad in his first animated role since Frozen), and the volatile Bomb (Danny McBride, This is the End, Eastbound and Down) have always been outsiders.  But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to. Rated: PG Contest On May 20th, we’ll finally found out why the birds are so angry! Six lucky readers have the chance to win a family-four pack of RE...

Denver’s Best Mother’s Day Brunches, Food and Fun

Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 8th) is a don’t miss and these local hotspots are going big to honor the mamas of Denver.  Don’t just call mom, take her out some delicious eats.  For a listing for family-friendly events, be sure to visit our event calendar.  Uncorked Kitchen is all about mom. Their Family Day Out: Mother’s Day Brunch (May 7 & 8 – 10am–1pm) bring the family together through the creation of a delectable meal: Refreshing Ginger and Orange Spritzer,  Cocoa & Hazelnut French Toasts,  Spring Vegetable Baked Fritatta, Chorizo and Sweet Potato Hash and Strawberry Shortcakes.  Price of $100 is per pair of attendees. Must be 6+ years old and attend with an adult.  www.uncorkedkitch...

Cinco de Mayo Recipes: Blue Bonnet’s Chicken Taquitos & Meatballs in Sonora Sauce

The Blue Bonnet is a family owned and operated authentic Mexican restaurant on historic South Broadway in Denver. The restaurant was established in the 1930s and upon purchase by the Mobells in the 1960s, transformed into the fresh, award-winning eatery run by the owner’s son and daughter to this day. Their diverse menu includes signature tacos with house made salsas, unique tamales, famous chile rellenos and enchiladas, seasonal favorites such as posole, gazpacho, and pumpkin flan in addition to nearly 50 more items. Today the iconic restaurant shares with Mile High Mamas their classic Chicken Taquitos as well as Meatballs in Sonora Sauce recipes.   [yumprint-recipe id=’99’] [yumprint-recipe id=’100′]

11 family-friendly events in Denver this weekend

There are plenty of events in Denver this weekend including Star Wars at the Hanger, Spring Concerts, Elitch Gardens Opening Weekend, and more. See our event calendar for additional information. DigiGirlz Event at Microsoft at Park Meadows Mall  Apr 27,  5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Are you interested in the girls in tech movement? Then join in the fun when a free DigiGirlz events will be held at Microsoft at Park Meadows Mall to introduce young women to computer science professionals and fundamentals so they can explore career paths and empower themselves through coding. Haute Tots Sale at Jefferson County Fairgrounds  Apr 29 -Apr 30  For the full listing of Denver consignment sales and times, go to http://www.milehighmamas.com/blog/2016/02/17/denver-childrens-consignment-sa...

Camp: How to become a Ninja

Does your child want to become a Ninja? Follow these five easy steps. Step 1. Sign up for National Martial Arts Alliance’s Ninja Summer Camps this summer that are being held in Stapleton and Broomfield. Camp dates are: Broomfield: July 11-15, August 1-5 Stapleton: June 13-17, July 11-15, August 1-5 Step 2. Learn how to be a Ninja at camp by moving quietly, using stealth ninja skills, and sneaking up on people. Learn different Ninja walks that will allow you to move through the bamboo forest (punching bags), sneak through the towns (the school), and how to cut through grass. Learn how to use Ninja weapons that are safe, including ninja stars, rubber ninja knives, and blowguns! All these safe ninja weapons will help you defend your team against the evil Ninjas (the instructors)! Step 3. Prac...

7 tips to start trail running, with a jogging stroller!

Before I had kids I was trail running almost daily.  I live in Colorado where I am surrounded by steep and rocky trails, and after my 2nd son was born I was wondering how I would keep up my favorite past-time with a double jogging stroller. Well, I am here to tell you that trail running with kids is easier than you think!  Here are 7 tips to help you get back out on the trails: #1.  Get a good stroller. The word “good” is relative in this sentence.  You don’t need to spend a lot of money on a stroller; sometimes a second-hand stroller might be better for trail running; the trail is going to beat it up. For stroller trail running, ensure the stroller has knobby tires, front shocks and good suspension; it is important for the snow and ice. Stroller Hack: If you can’t affo...

Humor: Scott Sterling’s Painful Return to Studio C!!

My kids are moderately obsessed with the sketch-comedy show Studio C, one of BYUtv’s most popular original series. It’s the perfect blend of corny, cute and clean with memorable characters like Scott Sterling, the Bisque Man, and the Awkward Avoidance Viking. Studio C’s Scott Sterling is BACK defending his team in the Volleyball Championship. And as per usual, Sterling isn’t going down without a BIG fight! And if you missed the original Scott Sterling sketch that made him a household name with 41+ million views on YouTube, guaranteed, your entire family will had a laugh at his misfortunes.

Let’s Hear it for C-Sections!

But I’m wearing my floral flats! That was the first thought that floated through my mind when I learned all my carefully-made birthing plans were out the window. Ridiculous, I know. But I had A PLAN, and wearing floral flats to the hospital was not part of it. I was a week overdue, and we were at a routine ultrasound. Except it wasn’t routine. The doctor put the wand on my giant belly, immediately directed me to roll over onto my side, then sprinted out of the room. Which is pretty disconcerting. Doctors, maybe don’t do that. He came back with my OB-GYN on the line who told me, quite calmly, that the baby’s heart rate was decelerated and that I was to go to the nearest hospital. Not the hospital where I’d registered and taken all my birthing classes? The one with the nice Jacuzzis for labo...

Deals: Free Fitness Classes, Elitch Season Opening, Film on the Rocks

Free Fitness Classes. Civic Center MOVES is a free fitness series for all fitness levels produced by the nonprofit Civic Center Conservancy and sponsored by Connect for Health Colorado. The 2016 season will run from April 25 through October 6.  Classes meet in various areas of Civic Center Park; look for the Civic Center MOVES flag for the class location.  To keep up with any schedule/location adjustments, please follow Civic Center MOVES on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CivicCenterMOVES. Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard with the kids for FREE at Avid4 Adventure Family Days.  Combine surfing with kayaking and you’ve got stand up paddleboarding (SUP). SUP is the fastest-growing water sport in the world and a great way for families to be active toget...

How a New Moms Group Can Save Your Sanity

It’s the middle of the night and your newborn is (finally) asleep. It feels like you haven’t slept in days, but you just can’t bring yourself to relax. Instead, you’re peering down at this wondrous little creature, who snoozes peacefully as if he hasn’t spent the past two hours screaming like the world was ending. When you do make it to bed for a few blissful minutes of sleep, your thoughts are racing. Why was he crying for so long? What are you doing wrong? You go over the checklist of all the things you did (or didn’t) do: clean diaper, full tummy, etc. You sang sweet songs and made silly faces, but to no avail. Should you let him cry it out? Sleep in your bed? How can you possibly raise this incredible child to be an equally incredible adult? At three in the morning when you’re going on...

This guy might be the funniest dad on Twitter

What could be funnier than having four young daughters? Apparently not a lot as Exploding Unicorn — aka James Breakwell — has parlayed his hilarious daughters’ comebacks into a sizable Twitter following. Check out some of his latest tweets.   featu

This awesome product can cut your energy bill by 25%!

In money man Matt Granite’s continued quest to save you as much cash as humanly possible, today it’s all about your energy bill. It may come as no surprise but your dryer is likely the most demanding appliance in your house. He shows us one of the top reviewed products you’ll find anywhere that he has been using for years,  whichwill reduce your drying time by 25 percent and in turn save you hundreds of dollars on your annual energy costs. Woolzies are pure handmade New Zealand wool dryer balls that soften your laundry naturally without any of the toxins found in conventional fabric softeners. Throw Woolzies into your dryer and they create hot pockets between your clothing to decrease dryer time, saving you time and money. Note to self: go buy some!

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