Month: August 2016

How Denver-based Nolah Sleep is helping you sleep better (and giving back)

There are two things that are imperative to me since becoming a mom: regularly carving out “me time” and getting a good night’s sleep. Depending upon the circumstances, some days are better than others but guaranteed, if Mama ain’t happy sleeping, ain’t no one happy.  Given my passion for a good night’s sleep, I was interested to learn that Denver-based Anna Hjoellund and Daniel Galle are on a mission to change how Americans sleep and shop for their mattresses. Combined, they have close to 20 years experience of designing some of the world’s best sleeping products and they’re not just talking the talk but founded Nolah Sleep as their talk.  “To create tomorrow’s mattress Nolah learned from the pas...

Hilarious parody for parents who give in and get a minivan

“I will never get a minivan.” I uttered these words when I was first married and still driving my ultra-cool Jeep. “Oh, you just wait,” my mom friends taunted me. “You say that now but you’ll give in. I never did get a minivan but can’t really blame my friends who did and this spot-on new parody tackles the often inevitable parenting decision to give in and get a minivan already. A group of moms a.k.a. The Texting Yoga Pants switched up Montell Jordan’s “This is How We Do It” for a remix called “Never Thought I’d Do it.” And the rest, as they say, is history. 

Killer ski deals for Labor Day Weekend!

The time has come. Yes, I mean Winter is coming…not in the Game of Thrones kind of way – but in the We Love to Go Outside and Play sort of way. Ski deals start big-time Labor Day weekend. The mountains have already reported dustings of snow so this may be the year to take up skiing or snowboarding. Try something new. Here are some of the best deals that you can score this Labor Day Weekend.   FREE Lift Tickets For Kids. There are two different programs in the state for kids to get into the sport of skiing/snowboarding. ·         Vail’s Epic Ski Kids. Vail’s program is free for kids Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Get four days at each of Vail’s Colorado resorts including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone. Plus, it includes one free f...

Deals: Free Dental Care, Elitch Gardens and More

  What does Labor Day mean to you? For our house it is officially the start of fall (and for the older member of the house – namely me – it used to mean the start of a school year). This year my son will be in Florida with his football team – meaning I will have a full weekend with just my daughter and me. I was thinking of fun things for us to do. Maybe we will go up to Lawson Adventure Park. Maybe we will hit A Taste of Colorado. Maybe we will just sleep in late (her favorite thing to do) and stay in our Pj’s all day. What are you doing this Labor Day Weekend?   Taste of Colorado. A Taste of Colorado is the giant festival at Civic Center Park in Downtown over Labor Day weekend featuring several different stages of entertainment (with some really big name bands), fun and games f...

First Day of School Walk(s) of Shame

I absolutely love the pictures my Facebook friends are posting about the first day of school of their kids, I really do. Not me, though. Oh, I had my pic planned out as well for my kids, a close-up  of my champagne glass and fuzzy slippers,  with my angry, backpack-carrying kids in the background. Pretty cool, huh? Alas, it wasn’t meant to be. As I am driving to work on a certain day, kids resting comfortably at home in PJs,  I get a call from the school assistant asking me if I am aware lower elementary started,  which means my daughter Ella is MIA. Turns out we have the wrong day for the first-day-of-school. Like the responsible parent I am,  I turn around, grab a bewildered Ella and drop her to school, me looking perfectly polished and put together, my dau...

Have a 4th grader? Get free admission to America’s national parks!

  The “Every Kid in a Park” initiative lets all fourth grade students and their families have free admission to National Parks, national forests, national wildlife refuges and waters for a full year. Now in its second year, be sure to sign up your newly-minted fourth grader now at https://everykidinapark.gov/. Start by clicking Get Your Pass Start Your Adventure Now   Click Start and then choose your adventure. It could be Go On a Nature Walk, Time Travel or Go Swimming. Whatever adventure you choose, follow the prompts until you reach your destination: Simply print your pass and enjoy a year of exploring our great nation’s National Parks!   Additional Instructions Our national lands and waters belong to everyone. That includes you! Use this pass to...

Just when you thought I was a good (err, decent?) mom

When my son was younger, he, my husband and I were just back from running errands and as we pulled into the driveway, the song “Walk On The Wild Side” by Lou Reed came on. Whoof. I had not heard that song in *forever* and I commented on how much I liked it. Declan says “Let’s stay and listen to it, Mama!” Without thinking, I cheerily said – “sure!” He crawled up into Bryan’s lap and we sat there listening to it and I was FRUH-EAKING OUT as Lou refreshed my memory to the lyrics. I’ll save you some of the rougher parts, but just to refresh your memory: Little Joe never once gave it away Everybody had to pay and pay A hustle here and a hustle there New York City is the place where they said Hey babe, take a walk on the wild side I sa...

Why your child needs personalized learning

Wouldn’t it be great if your kids could learn at their own pace, confidently explore new challenges, and take ownership of their learning? With personalized learning, or adaptive learning, technology engages children more deeply with their education. Here’s what you should know about adaptive learning and how it can help your children: Your kids are unique. Their learning should be too! Every child learns differently, so static types of educational content—like traditional textbooks or paper worksheets—may not suit the style or pace at which your children learn most effectively. By contrast, adaptive learning programs are web- or computer-based and don’t have a set learning path. They provide your kids with content tailored to their needs, based on their real-time interactions with the pro...

10 Beautiful Places in Colorado You Didn’t Know About

While Colorado is a land of famous postcard-worthy wonders, some of our most magical locales receive the least amount of spotlight. Get ready to be amazed at these lesser-known — but no less magnificent — places in Colorado. Colorado.com shares some of their favorites.  1. Curecanti National Recreation Area Nearby Towns: Gunnison, Montrose The sight of craggy mesas rising above three placid turquoise reservoirs is stunning during the daylight hours. But thanks to the low light pollution in the area, Curecanti is even more dazzling at night — when millions of stars light up one of the darkest skies in the state. Stop by the Elk Creek Visitor Center to sign up for a ranger-led stargazing hike or call 970-641-2337.  2. Lookout Mountain Nearby Towns: Denver, Golden Take the Lariat Lo...

Top things to do in Denver this weekend

School may be underway but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop.  Events include the Colorado State Fair, free entrance to national parks, a BalloonFest and a fall FUN-tivity. See our event calendar for full listings.  Colorado State Fair at Colorado State Fairgrounds Aug 26 – Sep 5 Get ready for nonstop entertainment during one of the largest pro rodeos in the country. Highlights include a livestock and horse show, parades, country concerts, an arts exhibition, a fiesta weekend, and an electrifying carnival at the Pueblo Fairgrounds. Rocky Mountain BalloonFest at Chatfield State Park Aug 27  – 28 The Rocky Mountain BalloonFest brings Denver and the surrounding area a beloved Hot Air Balloon Festival for all ages! Balloons of all colors and shapes will launch as ...

Win tickets to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, the circus that started it all, invites fans to blast off on an intergalactic adventure with the launch of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Out Of This WorldTM. Feld Entertainment, Inc., the world’s leading producer of live family entertainment, today announced that this new immersive experience will be performing at the Denver Coliseum September 30 – October 9. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 26.     In Out Of This World, audiences will be riveted by an interactive, action-packed storyline filled with space-age family fun and technology, which deepens their connection to the performers. Through the lens of a magic telescope capable of discovering the most spectacular circus stars in the galaxy, they will join the Circus Sp...

Deals: Great Wolf Lodge, Free Wi-Fi and Consignment Sales

Do you make plans for fall and holiday travel? Now is the time to think about your travel plans. Cheap flight day is coming! August 23 is generally the day fares drop on most routes. This day, or beyond, is a cheaper time to begin a journey. Fares can drop from 10 to 20 percent! Great Wolf Lodge. Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs will officially open to the public in December 2016, and guests who book their stay between now and Sept. 30, 2016 can enjoy a special introductory offer of 30 percent off the best available rates with promo code “GRAND”! All reservations include all-access pass to the indoor waterpark and guests can reserve their room any date from Dec. 26 – June 30. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.greatwolf.com. Free Nationa...

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