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Colorado Gift Guide: 50+ Ideas for Denver Moms

The season is giving is here and we’ve curated the perfect Colorado gift guide for Denver moms. We’ve teamed up with Colorado.com for ideas (plus, we have thrown in some of our favorites). Need more inspiration? See 75 Best Gifts for the Holidays with many Colorado favorites and don’t miss out on our Guide to Denver Holidays: Events, Lights and Fun and scroll down for some experiential fun for mom. Colorado Holiday Gift Ideas Take Them Outside Colorado is, perhaps, best known for its epic mountains, an abundance of state parks, expansive vistas and adventures. Bridgestone Winter Driving School is the most fun you’ll have on ice. Give the gift of exploration, with park passes to a Colorado State Park or a subscription to Colorado Outdoors Magazine. Give ...

Educational tech tips for kids in the digital age from Comcast

Do you feel like you’re in the swing of managing your kids’ back-to-school routines or do you feel a bit overwhelmed trying to keep up?  Technology doesn’t have to be part of that overwhelm. In fact, it can be a valuable tool for education. Comcast has some awesome tips for how to use it mindfully and with supervision to ensure a positive and constructive learning experience for your child. Don’t miss these great technology tips for parents to help their children succeed in the digital age. Create a productive workspace. Agree to a dedicated, organized and comfortable workspace for your child with good lighting and all the necessary school supplies. Be sure to find a place that minimizes distractions. Check your internet connectivity. Make sure your home has a stable and reliable inte...

Contest: Win tickets to Archery Games: fun-filled activities for kids and adults

It’s your chance to win a four-pack of tickets, a $120 value, to play Archery Dodgeball or Nerf Wars at Archery Games Denver. Participate in our exclusive giveaway contest below and secure your chance to experience the ultimate fun of either of these exhilarating activities. Archery Dodgeball Archery Dodgeball combines the rules of traditional dodgeball with the precision and excitement of archery, offering you a unique and thrilling gaming experience. To participate, you do not need to have any prior experience with archery. Each session starts with 15 minutes on the practice range to teach players how to shoot, and Archery Games has bows suited for both kids and adults. Following the training session, your group will be allocated one hour in the arena to engage in a series of mini-...

Summer in Boulder: Top 25 Fun Activities for Families

When planning a summer family activity, head to Boulder, Colorado to make it a day to remember!  From Pearl Street o a bike park to museums, Boulder has something for everyone. Looking for more Colorado fun? Be sure to check out Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs: Getaways, Outdoor Recreation Bites and Brews and scroll down for our summer activity guide with 200+ Denver activities. Family Fun in Boulder Hike, eat or catch a concert at Colorado Chautauqua.  Check out the pop-jet fountain and animal sculptures on Pearl Street.  Grab a kite at Into the Wind. Walk, run or bike the paved Boulder Creek Path.  Valmont Bike Park. 42 acres of terrain park for family fun Pick up a book or two at the  Boulder Book Store.  Grab a cookbook, gadgets and utensils at t...

Calling All Supermoms: Unleash the Power of Music for a Summer Full of Melodic Fun!

Hey, busy moms! Are you tired of the constant couch potato syndrome plaguing your kids this summer? Do you yearn for a magic formula that will boost their confidence, improve test scores, and pry them away from screens? Littleton School of Music and Parker Music Academy Well, have we got news for you! It’s time to embrace the symphonic solution: music lessons!  We would love to introduce you to the Littleton School of Music and Parker Music Academy, and reveal limited lesson time slots that you’ll want to snatch up ASAP.  Boosting Confidence: Did you know that wielding a musical instrument can transform your child into a confident maestro? Numerous studies have shown that learning to play an instrument boosts self-esteem and nurtures a sense of accomplishment. Just im...

The Most Popular Paint Colors for Your Home’s Interior – 2023 Edition

Decorating and pushing the envelope regarding your home’s interior design can be a creative endeavor many Denver homeowners genuinely enjoy. Still, it can also be a scenario that others can’t quite figure out. Some residents of the Mile High City turn to professional painters when making decisions about their homes’ future.  While either avenue is excellent – the colors of your house define the feeling you have as you live in it. The trends come and go, but as we advance into the future, so do the options expand to bring color into our lives and better understand how those colors produce and promote specific feelings when experiencing them.  Grey is a Thing of the Past Grey of every shade was once the go-to shade to paint the general living areas, kitchen,...

Celebrating Women Visionaries for Women’s History Month

Throughout the year and especially during Women’s History Month, Comcast NBCUniversal is committed to highlighting and sharing the stories of women who are building a better, more equitable world. This month, Comcast is highlighting Women Visionaries – generations of female trailblazers who have courageously changed the world through civil rights activism, entrepreneurship, community investment, entertainment, and more. Xfinity All month long, you can explore Xfinity’s curated collection of our favorite female-directed films and stories with strong women leads. Customers can access the destination by saying “Women’s History Month” into the Xfinity Voice Remote. Additionally, available exclusively on the Black Experience on Xfinity and Xumo is The Black Beauty Effect, a three-part docuserie...

Broomfield Mother and Daughter Promote Positivity and Girl Power with Wild Ones Threads

March 8 is International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate the achievements of women and girls. Colorado is fortunate to have incredible women leaders in politics, business and cultural change, including the fearless females behind Wild Ones Threads.  Broomfield-based Mother and Daughter team Nicole and Airlie Locken, age 10, have always shared a passion for creativity, kindness, and hard work. They dreamed of launching a business focused on spreading positivity and authenticity. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to close, that dream became a reality and Wild Ones Threads was born. “We’d always talked about wanting to build something inspirational together,” says Nicole, a seasoned creative director and graphic designer. “When COVID hit, we had more time together as a family an...

Denver Children’s Consignment Sales Spring 2023 Schedule

Welcome to Denver’s Spring Consignment Sale for 2023! 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. Be sure to check out the following fabulous sales. Always double-check the website for times, admission prices and any changes. Denver Children’s Consignment Sales 2023 February 24-26 Just Between Friends of Broomfield/Brighton Thursday (9 a.m.- 7 p.m.); Friday (9 a.m.-5 p.m.); Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (50% off) Where: Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton broomfield.jbfsale.com  March 4 Mothers of Mult...

Xfinity Introduces ‘Free This Week’: Unlocks Access to Premium Networks

Xfinity Introduces ‘Free This Week’: Unlocks Access to Premium Networks and Streaming Services Every Week of the Year Is your family always looking for new entertainment to stream? You may soon have more free options to explore! Comcast announced, “Free This Week,” a new year-long program that will deliver Xfinity customers more value by unlocking a new selection of free content each week from top streaming services and premium networks, no strings attached. “Free This Week” programming will be available for Xfinity customers and curated into one simple-to-navigate destination available on X1 and Flex. A selection of “Free This Week” programming will also be available on the Xfinity Stream app and Xumo’s XClass TV. “Free This Week” comes ten years after Xfinity’s inaugural free content sam...

Tips to Keep Everyone in Your Home Connected This Holiday Season

If you’re hosting guests this holiday season, you know how important it is to keep everyone connected. From the dinner table to each guest room and beyond, it’s important to keep the family connected all season long. With the Xfinity xFi Gateway and Xfinity Voice Remote voice commands, your family and friends can stay in-touch all season long, enjoy WiFi from anywhere in your home with xFi pods, and more. “What’s my WiFi Password?” and other voice commands for your holiday guests When your holiday guests arrive, they’ll likely have one question— “what’s your WiFi password?” If you’re not home to provide the answer or you aren’t entirely sure yourself, your guests can simply say “What’s my WiFi password?” into the Xfinity Voice Remote and the info they need to get connec...

Holidays in Denver 2022: Your Guide to Events, Lights and Christmas Fun

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Holidays in Denver are downright magical and we have pulled together Holidays in Denver: Your Guide to Events, Lights and Christmas Fun. Check out the very best holiday lights displays in Denver, holiday performances, family-fun activities for families like bumper cars on ice, dreamy candlelight walks, the Polar Express, a trail of lights and so much more.  MORE FUN IDEAS! If you’re lucky, we’ll have a white Christmas so don’t miss our Ultimate guide to outdoor skating in Colorado and 30 places to go sledding in Colorado. And if you need some inspiration with your shopping, check out our Colorado Holiday Gift Guide with 50+ ideas, Denver’s best holiday markets and craft fairs and the 7 Best Chri...