Month: July 2017

Mommy, I Want to be with My Brother

My dreams exploded like firecrackers when Josh and Jordan were born in 1996. My expectations were unchecked. My little boy and girl would make me chuckle with their twin-speak. They would crawl together, laugh together, plot together. They would compete athletically, and academically, but never spiritually. Their bond would launch them on a shared trajectory, and they would love and support each other throughout their lives. Their connection was real, and they would never be separated. Three years later when Josh was diagnosed with severe autism, my dreams vanished as quickly as they had exploded, and my expectations dipped below an invisible nadir. My toddler lost all of his speech as well as other key functions. His autism was insidious, spreading over him like a shadow – but it nev...

Denver Bike to Work Day with Allegra® Allergy

This post was sponsored by Allegra® Allergy but all thoughts an opinions are my own. Did you know that the Denver region’s Bike to Work Day is the second-largest nationwide event of its kind with a whopping 32,000 participants? On June 28, we were thrilled to team up with Allegra Allergy (Allegra.com), a strong supporter of several Bike to Work Day events across the country, as they made strides to help reduce air pollution and help to get more people outdoors. If you’re an allergy sufferer like myself, you understand the sheer misery that comes with seasonal allergies (who can forget my colossal meltdown in the doctors office? http://www.milehighmamas.com/blog/2015/04/06/denver-allergies/). My aforementioned meltdown could probably have been prevented with Allegra Allergy, an antihistamin...

20+ Affordable Adventures: Explore Colorado on a Shoestring Budget

The thought of a vacation can sometimes be daunting to those not wanting to spend a lot of money, but Colorado is home to many amazing adventures and offerings at a reasonable price, making a Rocky Mountain vacation accessible for everyone. From affordable options in world-class mountain destinations such as Breckenridge and wallet-friendly Denver, to camping in the outdoors surrounded by stunning mountain vistas or lying on the beach at Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado is the perfect destination for travelers not wanting to break the bank.  A Beach Vacation at Great Sand Dunes National Park. From late-May to early-August, Great Sand Dunes National Park, home to the tallest sand dunes in North America, offers a beach vacation unlike any other. When the snow melts every sp...

Dear Diary, I have a daughter with whom you may be acquainted

My oldest daughter is almost 12. She just began keeping a journal. I had a journal from ages 14-24. It was a three-ring binder filled with hundreds of pages of notebook paper, each covered in blue or black ink scrawl and doodle-littered margins. Ten years of angst, rants, theories, dreadful poetry, and dreams crumbled into ashes one afternoon when I spontaneously decided to burn the diary in my parents’ fireplace. I fed pages to flames with no regret and with a lot of satisfaction. There was a brief pause to consider how I was making the job of my future biographers much more difficult. Too bad. I proceeded, slightly less narcissistic than 30 seconds before. I was 24 years old when I played Fahrenheit 451 and had just finished reading all the entries for the last time. It struck me I...

Recipe: Flower Pot Dips Healthy Afternoon Snack

Mile High Mamas is excited to share another fun recipe from Lost My Name, an innovative startup that creates personalized children’s books, home décor, games and more that spark imagination, creativity and interactive play for the whole family. Lost My Name creates unique products and activities that give every grown up creative superpowers to make magical, meaningful connections with children. From recipes to crafts, they are your go-to resource for fun, kid and family-friendly activities.  I’m sharing a few inventive recipes from the Lost My Name Clever Ideas blog that make snack time fun and adventurous for little ones and parents alike.  Here’s a healthy, playful snack that kids will love: Flower Pots with hummus ‘soil’, sprouting lovely fresh carrots. Perfect for after ...

Keep the Summer Fun Going: 10 Hidden Gem Day Trips Near Denver

It ain’t over ’til it’s over. Summer may be winding down but to help you power through your final moments of entertaining, camping and exploring, we’ve partnered with Energizer® to bring you 10 Hidden Gem Day Trips Near Denver.  Whether you’re using Energizer’s LED headlight for nighttime explorations, or you’re throwing a simple barbecue and lighting the night with Energizer Fusion All-in-One Lights, we’ve got summer fun covered and here’s why: ·         The 3-in-1 flashlight is portable and powerful, making it the perfect accessory for your trips near and far. ·         With the headlamp, you can keep ...

10 top things to do in Denver this week

Our 10 top things to do in Denver this week include the Arapahoe County Fair, Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, Cheesman Park Art Fest and more. See our event calendar for additional information.  Arapahoe County Fair at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds  July 27 – 30  The Arapahoe County Fair has something for everyone. Get online DISCOUNT tickets ONLY $10 till 4 pm, July 27. Enjoy UNLIMITED carnival rides, TWO nights of FIREWORKS, the petting farm, two rodeos, concerts, truck and tractor pulls, high-flying dog shows, kids’ corral, homestead activities and more. Kids under 36″ get in FREE. www.arapahoecountyfair.com Mario the Maker Magician at the Dairy Arts Center  July 27, 2:00 – 8:00 pm David Blaine calls him “the best kids magician in the world!!” As seen...

Winning Wednesday: Win tickets to the Denver Botanic Gardens!

Denver Botanic Gardens strives to entertain and delight while spreading the collective wisdom of the Gardens through outreach, collaboration and education. Our conservation programs play a major role in saving species and protecting natural habitats for future generations. We have two locations: 24-acre York St. location in Denver and a 200-acre working farm at Chatfield Farms in Littleton. We also curate a garden and hiking trail at Mt. Goliath on Mt. Evans.   What’s fun, new or fabulous this summer?   The Gardens’ annual outdoor art exhibition is Calder: Monumental, featuring nine massive sculptures by iconic American artist, Alexander Calder. The exhibition is not traveling so this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see this collection of sculptures in one place. The...

Raised on a Colorado Summer at Copper Mountain

We’ve reached the point in the summer when you feel school standing right behind you. School is tapping its toes. It sends emails reminding you it still exists and it remembers your kids. What can an adventurous and creative Colorado family do to reclaim a bit of summer? It has to be a close, easy drive. It has to feature cool mountain air and spectacular scenery. It has to be kind to the pocketbook while providing bang for the buck. It has to be doable for one of those spontaneous “I HAVE to get away this weekend or else” moments. Most of all, it has to have a variety of activities sure to inspire fun for all ages. Copper Mountain to the rescue! We visited recently and were more than happily surprised by how many adventurous—but still attainable—things there are to do in this ...

Deals: Women’s Adventure Camp, Colorado Day and More!

I was always a little disappointed in my parents. They never sent me away to camp. True – we lived in a camp of our own by living in Steamboat Springs. We had a horse of our own but I felt like I missed out on something. Which is why I’m so in love with Women’s Adventure Camp at Camp Chief Ouray, on the Snow Mountain Ranch property in Granby, Colorado. This year’s camp will be held Thursday, Aug 24 through Sunday, Aug 27, 2017 and the cost is $325  – plus, right now, guests who sign up with 3 friends, will all receive $15 off. So….who’s going to go with me?   King Soopers Daily Deal. King Soopers has offered a free coupon download on their website on Fridays for quite some time now. This week they will offer daily deals (Monday’s deal was lemonade)...

Is it really time to prep for school? Yes.

Where did the time go? In our school district, there’s only a scant three weeks of summer break remaining. How in the world do we break all the non-school compatible habits that have taken hold…late bedtimes, daily ice cream and frozen yogurt rations, long hours of mindless fun.

6 Things Parents Can Do to Get Their Daughters Excited About STEM

QUICK! PICTURE A SCIENTIST! If you were asked to draw a picture of a scientist, what would you draw? Think about it for a minute. When faced with this challenge, many girls draw pictures of men who look like Albert Einstein. University of Michigan professor Jacquelynne Eccles says, “Young people have an image of scientists as eccentric old men with wild hair … deep in thought, alone.” Is it any surprise, then, that girls and women at all levels of science are lagging behind their male counterparts? Sure — there have been a lot of gains, but girls are still opting out of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) classes in school and, as a result, men far outnumber women in technical fields. And even though the number of women earning high-level degrees in STEM fields has increased,...

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