Month: May 2018

New Service is Reinventing How Used Kid Gear is Bought and Sold Online

Much has happened for Good Buy Gear in the past year since we posted our first blog about this brilliant mama-driven business in spring 2017.  With a new warehouse in Arvada, Jessica Crothers and Kristin Langenfeld, the brains and mamas behind the incredible business, have added an extraordinary amount of new inventory, created a new pricing structure, expanded their service area, and continue to grow their  customer base. What is this Good Buy Gear and why do you need to hire them? They offer a white glove service where they clear you out of unwanted baby, child and family gear, store them in their warehouse, then do the listing, selling, and delivery, all for you with only a commission on sold items.   Good Buy Gear pays all parents directly to a Paypal account, ...

28 best family events in Denver this week

Cirque du Soleil kicks off in Denver this week. Also, don’t miss these free days, Denver Chalk Art Festival, Indian Market & Powwow,  Capitol Hill People’s Fair and more. See our event calendar for full listings. Cirque du Soleil’s CORTEO at the Budweiser Events Center May 31 – June 3 After thrilling more than 8 million people worldwide, CORTEO will embark on a new journey next March as the same enchanting production but now in arenas, giving more people the opportunity to enjoy a Cirque du Soleil show in their own town. The show will visit Broomfield at the 1STBANK Arena from May 24 to 27 and Loveland at the Budweiser Events Center for from May 31 to June 3, 2018. Summer in the City June 1 – Aug 1 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The city of Aurora, Colorado invites you to join us th...

Winning Wednesday: Win VIP Tickets to the Denver BBQ Festival

The inaugural Denver Barbecue (BBQ) Festival will take place Father’s Day weekend (June 15-17) at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver BBQ Festival brings together legendary pitmasters from Denver and around the nation to serve award-winning BBQ, with live music, cold beer and drinks, and BBQ tutorials and demonstrations from the nation’s most iconic BBQ wizards.  Admission is free on Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 11:00 A.M., and attendees will be able to listen to great music and purchase world-class BBQ from some of the most iconic pitmasters and restaurants across the country. Ticketed all-you-can-eat Pit Passes in addition to a special Friday Preview Party will be available for purchase by visiting www.denverbbqfest.com. Proceeds from t...

Learn New Ways & Places to Travel with The Colorado Field Guide this Summer

Going off the beaten-path sometimes creates the most authentic connections and memories when traveling. Looking at an old favorite with new eyes and perspective can bring out the best in an often-visited location. Or, perhaps for the most well-traveled visitor to Colorado, time giving back to a non-profit or supporting the environment creates a new sense of appreciation for the outdoors and public lands. The Colorado Field Guide brings fresh exploratory ideas and opportunities to visitors this summer with new look-and-feel planning tools and more inspiration from all corners of the state.    Here are eight ways to use the Colorado Field Guide to get to the lesser-known, travel like a local, and experience the unexpected on a Colorado visit this summer:   Plan Your Getaway: B...

Deals: National Doughnut Day, Water World & More!

We know that it is not officially summer until June 21 – but it sure feels like summer now that Memorial Day weekend has passed. Making plans for festivals, WaterWorld, Elitch’s, movies and concerts (we like the free ones – stay tuned for Mile High Mamas’ list) and, of course, ice cream or donuts are on our list this summer. What do your plans include? Baskin Robbins. Keeping with the Celebrate 31 theme, every 31st day of the month (May 31 is on Thursday) get a single scoop of ice cream at Baskin Robbins for just $1.50. National Donut Day. June, I knew there was a reason I loved you. Because on June 1 is National Donut day! Many locations will give away free donuts for the occasion: ·         Krispy Kreme. A donut of your choice (no purchase ne...

Ten More Dead Sea Scrolls Coming to Denver

Ten different Dead Sea Scrolls will come to Denver in early June to replace those currently on display in the “Dead Sea Scrolls” exhibition at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. The second set of authentic scroll fragments will be displayed until the exhibition closes on Sept. 3. Due to strict preservation requirements, the second set of 10 scrolls will replace the 10 initial scrolls. Conservators from the Israel Antiquities Authority will switch out the scrolls over the course of several nights while the Museum is closed. There will always be an assortment of 10 scrolls on display during the public hours for the exhibition. As with the first set of scrolls, the second rotation includes a scroll that has never before been on public display. This is the second set of scrolls: 4Q418 ...

New Series “Single Parents” and “The Kids Are Alright”

Is the summer television series drought getting you down? Here’s something to look forward to! ABC has released some of the trailers for its new comedies and dramas as part of the 2018-19 series orders. I can’t tell you how thrilled I am some of them are family-centric comedies that look like they’ll be hits! Here are a couple of my favorites. The Kids Are Alright — Comedy Produced by ABC Studios. Set in the 1970s, this ensemble comedy follows a traditional Irish-Catholic family, the Clearys, as they navigate big and small changes during one of America’s most turbulent decades. In a working-class neighborhood outside Los Angeles, Mike and Peggy raise eight boisterous boys who live out their days with little supervision. The household is turned upside down when oldest son ...

The Art of Summer: Five Artful Ways to Have Family Fun at the Denver Art Museum

Crafting the perfect summer is an art form, and the Denver Art Museum has plenty of ways to help make your family’s a masterpiece.  Summer family fun and the “art of summer” at the Denver Art Museum all kick off Saturday, June 2, on Free First Saturday. “Art of Summer” Kick Off and Happy Clouds Art of Summer 2018 kicks off June 2, on Free First Saturday, with free general admission for all visitors starting at 10 a.m. Enjoy vibrant art exhibitions, hands-on artmaking activities and special events without spending a dime. Explore the newest exhibition Jeffrey Gibson: Like a Hammer, as well as Past the Tangled Present, Drawn to Glamour: Fashion Illustrations by Jim Howard, Ganesha: The Playful Protector and Stampede: Animals in Art. Art Stories/Cuentos del Arte presents bilingual storyt...

Putting the ‘Forest’ back into your Summer time Plans

With the start of the summer term and three months vacation coming up, many of us may be starting to dread the planning, time, expense and effort that goes into keeping our children entertained. But ‘entertainment’ doesn’t have to mean big days out to the amusement park or even long drives to the lake. You’re lucky in the amazing State of Colorado to have nature on your doorstep just waiting to be explored. Most of us are aware of the benefits of being outside.  But for those in the city, the increasing pressure on children to do well in school, 24-hour social media coupled with the loss of ‘free play’ that most of us had growing up are more reasons why we should be spending as much time outside with our kids than ever. Likely a direct result of the above, the idea of ‘Forest School’ ...

These Denver Foster Families Are Changing Lives (and so can you!)

In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, First Lady of Colorado Robin Hickenlooper and Reggie Bicha, executive director of CDHS, recently hosted an event to recognize five families from across Colorado for their dedication to Colorado’s kids in foster care. As recently as last October, CDHS estimated that 1,200 additional foster families are needed in Colorado by 2019. A few related statistics: On a typical day in Colorado, 14 children or teens will enter foster care when living with a family friend or relative is not an option. Today in Colorado, there are 4,889 children and teens in an “out-of-home placement” like a foster family, group home or residential treatment center for their safety.  Approximately 2,156 of those children and teens are living with a foster family. Last fall, ...

Deals: Memorial Day discounts, Arts Festival and More!

Yes, I set my alarm and woke up to watch Harry and Meghan’s wedding. I have long been obsessed with the Royal family. But, more than that, I love their story. Their story is one of overcoming life’s difficult obstacles, diversity, traditions that should stay and some that need change, redemption, second chances and more importantly hope for love. Sometimes hope can feel far away – especially when you are amidst life’s challenges. One of my challenges was divorce (like Meghan) and the financial struggle that came on the heels of that. That is why I look for deals to share hope – hope of doing something fun when you’re struggling with money, hope for seeing a smile on your kiddos faces, hope for more out of life. Memorial Day Weekend. ·         REI Sal...

Tips for Taking Your Family to see the Rockies This Summer

Do your veins bleed Rockies purple? Do you know every square inch of Coors Field? Do you know what Charlie Blackmon likes on his pizza? If so, then carry on with your awesome superfan ways. If you just thought, “Who is Charlie Blackmon, and where is this field of Coors?” we are here to help. One of the best, most memorable family outings is a trip to the ballpark. Luckily, we happen to have a gorgeous, storied, highly accessible home to the fun-to-follow Colorado Rockies. They are celebrating their 25th season and your family can painlessly plan your day out at the ballgame. Here are some tips and tricks to maximize your good time at the game. How do we get tickets? This is easy. You can purchase your tickets at Coors Field or any of their five Dugout Stores, which are sprinkled around the...

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