Month: February 2019

One Family’s Journey to Find Respite Care for their Son

Marie Janson faced one of every parent’s biggest fears when her son, Gabriel, was born with Down Syndrome in 2016. New to Colorado and without a strong support network at the time, Gabriel and his family struggled immensely as he was in and out of the hospital for the early part of his life. “Early on, we really just felt shocked,” said Janson. “We never expected to be in this situation. You try to take it all on as a family and quickly realize you just can’t.” According to AARP, there are an estimated 584,000 caregivers in Colorado who provide physical and/or emotional care for a loved one with special healthcare needs. Caregivers are highly likely to put the needs of the individual they care for before their own well-being, taking a toll on their health both emotionally and physically. A...

32 things to do in Denver this week

It’s Denver Restaurant Week, free days at area museums, Rocky Mountain Horse Expo and the Dairy Block Mardi Gras Petite Parade at the Dairy Block. See our event calendar for additional information. Denver Restaurant Week, Denver Metro Feb 22 – March 2 The 14th annual Denver Restaurant Week will take place from Feb. 22- March 3. Hundreds of Denver’s top restaurants offer multi-course dinners for tasty prices. New to You Sale Feb 28, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm It’s finally here! Twice a year, Mile High Mamas does a round-up detailing Colorado’s popular children’s consignment sales. Thousands of shoppers find bargains on kids’ clothing for newborn-preteen, toys, strollers, furniture, baby equipment, books, shoes, maternity items and more…all at 50-90% below retail. Boulder International Film Fes...

Contest: Win tickets to American Girl Live at the Paramount Theatre

Do you want an awesome girl’s night out? In American Girl Live, a new, original, 90-minute musical that celebrates the power of girls and strength of friendship, audiences join five spunky campers and their fearless counselor at Camp American Girl, an overnight camp in the North Woods.  Overcoming fears and obstacles along the way to having the summer of their lives, these brave campers rely on wisdom and advice delivered by Rebecca, Maryellen, Julie, Nanea, Luciana, and Melody – the beloved American Girl dolls they’ve brought along to camp – who inspire audiences in surprising and delightful-musical numbers, each reflecting their historical eras.  Empowered by the stories and conviction of their American Girls, the campers learn that they can overcome anything and achieve ...

Huge Spring Break Getaway 96-Hour Sale on Lodging

Beginning 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26 through 11:59 p.m. MDT on Friday, March 1, the Snow.com 96-Hour Sale is the last chance of the season to receive the best available rates on lodging, plus everything skiers and snowboarders need for a spring getaway, across Vail Resorts destinations, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia; and Stowe and Okemo in Vermont. Early birds can even plan their summer trips to Grand Teton National Park. From lodging to transportation, Vail Resorts has spring vacations covered. https://snow.com/info/96-hour-sale.aspx  After early starts to the 2018-19 ski and snowboard sea...

Deals: Consignment Sales, Denver Zoo, Spring Break and More

Maybe I am the only person who really studies when to buy when. Apparently as we round the corner into March – you should be thinking of buying frozen foods – March is Frozen Foods Month and luggage. Luggage goes on sale as people are starting to make their summer travel plans. I think this is also still a great month to pick up some great buys at consignment sales and if you want to score some deals on workout equipment – maybe people have given up on those New Years resolutions.   The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa. Located in the heart of the Vail Valley, The Westin Riverfront is the perfect family Spring Break destination. The Westin Riverfront offers spacious guestrooms ranging from Studio Suites to 3-bedroom condos, each with a kitchen, fireplace and luxurious 5-piece bath. ...

10 reasons to spend your spring break in Beaver Creek

Did you know Beaver Creek Resort is the number one luxury family resort in the world? From a new mountaintop family adventure area to the long-standing tradition of warm chocolate chip cookies served at 3 p.m., Beaver Creek is built around a European-style village with an outdoor ice-skating rink, the pedestrian village is bustling with boutique shops, gourmet restaurants and fine galleries. And because Beaver Creek is all about luxury, the village is linked by heated walkways and escalators to keep your little ones warm. Here are 10 reasons to spend your Spring Break in Beaver Creek. The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Located in the heart of the Vail Valley, The Westin Riverfront is the perfect family Spring Break destination. The Westin Riverfront offers spacious guestrooms ranging f...

Summer Camp: Campfires Are No Laughing Matter at Keystone Science School (discount)

At Keystone Science School, there is the belief that every child deserves camp. Everything within their summer camp is carefully planned no matter if it is part of the day camp, overnight camp, or wilderness adventure program. A perfect example of the careful planning of each camp program is the opening campfire. On the first night of every overnight camp session there is a counselor facilitated campfire with the typical repeat-after-me songs, skits, and s’mores! As an outside observer, a parent might think that it’s just complete silliness and has no purpose. The reality is that the opening campfire is very structured and has many goals. Of all the structured goals the central theme of the camp fire and each camp session is to make new friends. At KSS, one of the core values is to foster ...

Momoas’: Girl Scout Rebrands Samoa Cookies With Picture Of ‘Aquaman’ Star

Now, this is great marketing! A Girl Scout in Colorado came up with a creative marketing technique to sell some Samoa cookies. She transformed the treats into “Momoas,” after actor Jason Momoa of “Aquaman” fame. Charlotte pasted an image of a shirtless Momoa she found online onto 35 Samoa cookie boxes “as an inside joke with her friends and family,” Girl Scouts of the USA said. The caramel, chocolate and coconut-covered cookies are already delicious, but adding a superhero made them irresistible — Charlotte’s supply of Momoa cookies quickly sold out. (Photo: Courtesy of Girl Scouts of Colorado)

Inspirational Model Making Denver Fashion Week History

This year’s Denver Fashion Week is making history thanks to a model with a lot of courage. And chances are, the runway will never be the same. “What girl doesn’t want to be in a fashion show?” Kate Nelson said with a big smile. Photo: CBS

Summer Camp: Have fun and develop life-long skills at Lake Dillon Theatre Company Youth Camps

The Lake Dillon Theatre Company is known for it’s intimate and high-quality productions. These productions are known to challenge, inspire and entertain audiences from all sorts of backgrounds. When you attend any Lake Dillon Theatre production, you can guarantee it will be a high-quality experience, the same can be said for their youth education programs.  Culturally engaging programs have long term impacts on youth that follow them through their adult years. According to a recent study by the Colorado Arts Evaluation Group, programs like the LDTC Youth Camps and Classes enhance youth’s social acuity and cognitive engagement skills.  This impact is reflected through the parents and students who are a part of the programs. “I have three children who have been involved in the Lake...

What Should You do if Your Teen is Depressed?

Every 100 minutes a teen takes their own life. Nearly 20% of all teens experience depression before they reach adulthood. Before I began researching teen depression for one of my own, I was clueless to the simple factors around the topic. As I stumbled deeper into the studies and facts around teen depression, my heart grew heavier by the minute. As parents, whether or not we think our children are depressed, it’s almost a guarantee they know someone who is. Being educated around the topic can only empower us as a generation. What is Depression Depression is considered a mental health disorder that affects the mood. Depression is often compared to the feeling of being sad. Although, sadness fades. Whereas, depression is an ongoing series of symptoms that can begin to interfere with everyday...

20 family fun events in Denver this week

It’s the weekend of the sloth, Denver Restaurant Week, learn to play hockey for free and the Denver FamilyFest. See our event calendar for full listings. Free Day at the Plains Conservation Center Feb 21, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Free Days occur throughout the year, thanks to funding from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). No tickets are needed for admission to Free Days. Free Days are for regular Gardens hours only and do not include ticketed events. IAA Ice Climbing World Cup Finals & Barbegazi Winter Festival at Civic Center Park Feb 22 – 24 From Feb. 22-24, Denver will host the UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup Finals at Civic Center Park along with a new free winter festival called BARBEGAZI. During the competition, nearly 70 elite athletes from 18 countries will com...