Month: December 2021

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Denver with Your Family!

Happy New Year in Denver! Ring in 2021 with family fun in Denver with these New Year’s Eve events. Fireworks, skate parties, a replica of Times Square for Kids and so much more!    NEW YEARS’S EVE IN DENVER See our event calendar for more activity ideas.

How to support your kids making big decisions

Major life decisions are tough. Major life decisions during a pandemic and while feeling burned out are even tougher. My daughter is a senior in high school and is struggling with all the big questions about what to do post-graduation. Truthfully, how many of us really knew what we wanted to do when we were 17 years old?  The Forward Together campaign could not have come at a better time for our family. Their resources are aimed at helping youth feel more connected — because research shows that when they feel connected, they are healthier and more resilient.  Follow our family’s journey with our daughter as we put their tools to the test…the same tools that will hopefully inspire you to help your teens live more full and healthy lives. Tips for connectedness The Search Inst...

Denver Free Days for 2022: Free Denver Museums, Attractions and More!

Updated! See Denver Free Days 2023. Denver has some of the best museums and cultural facilities in the country – and thanks to the SCFD (Scientific Cultural and Facilities District) a small portion of the taxes you pay each year is given to these great institutions. And because of that, they offer free access to Denver’s museums and attractions several times of a year. We have worked with the team to gather several dates that are free. With COVID restrictions, always double-check with the venue to see what restrictions are in place and if reservations are required. Love Denver? Keep exploring with the Essential Denver: Discovery and Exploration Guide (many attractions are free!)  Also, scroll down to see our top picks for Denver’s best playgrounds, how to rent a Go-Pro and...

Grieving during the holidays: What to do when a loved one is hurting

Holiday host etiquette: If you’re inviting someone to your home and they’re grieving, be sure you’re inviting their grief to attend, too. It will be there, anyway. Don’t invite someone with the goal of cheering them up for the holidays. Don’t expect them to put on a happy face in your home. Don’t demand they fake it til they make it or do something they don’t want to do, either. Invite them with the loving intention of offering cheer and companionship and unconditional care during the holidays.  To do this, you will need to honor and be responsive to their needs and emotions. You can do this by privately acknowledging their grief when you make the invitation: “I know this season is extra hard and you’re heart is hurting. You and your grief are welcome in our home. Come as you are, we’...

Denver’s top baby names: some of these will surprise you

OK, I’ll admit I wasn’t exactly thrilled to see Nameberry’s list of top Denver baby names. The reason? Seventeen years ago, we named my daughter ‘Hadley’ for the express purpose that it was unique (when your surname is Johnson, you’ve got to be creative) and now, Hadley appears in Denver’s top 10. Trendsetters?! Nameberry’s list of top Denver baby names features Esme in the Number 1 spot for girls and Hayden, which appears on no other city Top 10 lists, for boys. Nameberry, the world’s largest website devoted to baby names, calculated which names were viewed most often by visitors from 12 leading US cities, including Denver. In addition to Hayden, names that are unique to Denver’s Top 10 are Billy for boys and Amelia, Anthea, Eden, a...

Denver Deals: Stock Show Tickets, AMC Movie Memberships, Bonus Gifts Cards & More!

Does your family have a cookie or recipe that says something like “kneed until it feels right”? What is that? This week my mom will teach my sister and I what that means – because we forget from year to year. She learned it from generations before. In some ways, we are creating our own Hallmark movie moment (any single hot guys I forgot from High School that want to appear now – please do so). Holiday Gift Guide. With all the talk of shipping delays, there is no better time than to shop local. Don’t miss our annual Colorado holiday gift guide with 50+ unique ideas–from wellness getaways to foodie finds to art lovers.    Contests. Mile High Mamas is giving away a birthday party at the incredible new Airhouse Adventure Park (a $300 value!). We’re...

Grand Prize ($800 value): Vegetable Garden, Magnetic Fort, Colorado Mountain Art & Well Told Designs

This is Day 5 of 5 days of giveaways! Be sure to enter to win Day 1’s Mom Pack here,  Day 2’s Books + Toys giveaway as well as our Day 3’s Fun for Travel giveaway, and Day 4’s Cacao + Cookie. And don’t forget to enter to win a birthday party for 10 at the incredible NEW Airhouse Adventure Park (a $300 value!)  Also, don’t miss our Holiday Gift Guide: 50+ Colorado Gift Ideas for the foodie, adventurer, wellness gurus in your life.  GRAND PRIZE DAY A little sprinkling of our favorite gifts we came across this year. Hanama Vegetable Garden Hamama a DIY vegetable garden offers a fail-proof way for anyone to grow nutritious microgreens for smoothies, salads, and sandwiches year-round. Their patented, non-GMO Seed Quilt technology offers a sea...

Cacao + Cookie Giveaway: Five Days of Giveaways!

This and That, Snack and Play Giveaway!  This is Day 4 of 5 days of giveways!  Enter to win Day 1’s Mom Pack here and Day 2’s Books + Toys giveaway as well as our Day 3’s Fun for Travel giveaway. And don’t forget to enter to win a birthday party for 10 at the incredible NEW Airhouse Adventure Park (a $300 value!)  Also, don’t miss our Holiday Gift Guide: 50+ Colorado Gift Ideas for the foodie, adventurer, wellness gurus in your life.   PRIZES Crazy for Cacao Whether it is in baking, drinks, or enjoyed on its own, cacao (chocolate in its purest form) is a holiday staple that is adored by many. If you’re a lover of all things cacao (or know someone who is), then our Crazy For Cacao box is for you. Filled with essential cacao ingredient...

Win Fun For Travel Prize Pack: Five Days of Giveaways!

This is Day 3 of 5 days of giveaways! Be sure to enter to win Day 1’s Mom Pack here,  Day 2’s Books + Toys giveaway as well as Day 4’s Cacao + Cookie and our Grand Prize Giveaway (an $800 value!). Also, don’t miss our Holiday Gift Guide: 50+ Colorado Gift Ideas for the foodie, adventurer, wellness gurus in your life.  ===== Here are some goodies for on the go! Traveling parents need some tricks and tools to stay healthy, fresh and nourished. Enjoy! Farver Farms Dried Lentils Grown just up from Colorado in Montana, each of these mixes features the wheat or lentils from their Farm and is combined with a special selection of spices to create a hearty, nutritious base. You simply add one or two ingredients commonly found in most kitchens, and you’ve got a homemad...

Win These Books + Toys: Five Days of Giveaways!

From old classics to new innovative and inclusive todays, here is a fun and diverse holiday round-up that covers all demographics and price points. The winner of this package receives ALL items listed shipped directly to his or her door. Be sure to enter to win Day 1’s Mom Pack here, as well as our Day 3’s Fun for Travel giveaway, Day 4’s Cacao + Cookie and our Grand Prize Giveaway (an $800 value!) Also, don’t miss our Holiday Gift Guide: 50+ Colorado Gift Ideas for the foodie, adventurer, wellness gurus in your life.  Books + Toys: Five Days of Giveaways  Strawberry Pencil Magic Book Series This is a darling children’s book series geared toward the emerging reader or any good listener. The titles are hysterical such as “I did, with an Ostrich” and “...

Five Days of Giveaways + Mom Pack Holiday Gift Guide

Five Days! Five Grand Prize Winners! Happy Friday! Here we go! This pack is for around the house, and the scenarios we have all been handed these past 20 months. Enjoy this first bundle ALL under $50 a piece. This prize winner will win each of the following items which will be shipped to his / her house separately from the companies. If there are options to choose from, you usually get to have a preference. Good luck. The packs are GOOD this year. Scroll to the bottom to enter with options to enter to win every day through Dec. 31, 2021.  Be sure to enter to win Day 2’s Books + Toys giveaway as well as our Day 3’s Fun for Travel giveaway, Day 4’s Cacao + Cookie and our Grand Prize Giveaway (an $800 value!) Also, don’t miss our Colorado Holiday Gift Guide with 50...

‘Snow Days’ Debuts at the Denver Children’s Museum: 8 Must-see Outdoor Attractions!

Denver’s winter has certainly been lacking in white stuff! However, even when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate, you’ll still find snowy fun in the heart of Denver with cozy fire pits, a real snow hill, a sock skating rink, a curling rink and so much more. Snow Days is a new multi-faceted winter experience that is taking over the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus’ Joy Park December 8, 2021- February 27, 2022.  As fluffy flakes fall soundlessly to create a bed of frosted goodness, snow-lovers can reach back into memories of their most carefree days and embrace the magic of a winter wonderland. Fun Activities at Snow Days  The Snow Hill, featuring REAL snow for sledding, snowman building and creative winter play  A special outdoor sock skating rink fo...

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