Many parents are currently navigating the twilight zone of parenting that makes colicky, sleepless nights with a newborn and potty-training nightmares seem like child’s play.  It is called parenting an adolescent child.  Almost overnight, my spirited, confident child who gave no heed to social circles and popularity did a complete about-face…and every area of her life was impacted when she entered junior high. She abandoned her whimsical world of the arts and imagination that brought her such joy and she become hyper-obsessed with boys, make-up, her friends and popularity.  Tho ..read more

Every year before school starts, I look at this old metal pitcher and remember. When I was a brand new school counselor, the school secretary, nurse, attendance secretary, and I used this to wash a sweet little girl’s hair in the sink in the principal’s office restroom on several occasions. I don’t even know how I ended up with it. What I do remember is this sweet baby, and countless others who just needed all the things school had to offer…safety, love, grace, compassion, food, electricity, security… Not because her parents didn’t love her. Not because she was being neglected. Not because th ..read more

If you have a daughter in high school, you know Prom dresses are expensive. Enter: Prom Dress Exchange in Denver! On Saturday, March 18 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. choose from 1,500 dresses to find the dress of your dreams for only a $10 donation or another gently used outfit. Additionally, they’ll have shoes, jewelry, handbags, and hair accessories so everyone can be Cinderella on their special night. No one is turned away.  Address: Adams 12 Five Star Schools  1500 East 128th Avenue Thornton, Colorado www.promdressexchange.org The post Affordable Denver prom dresses at Prom Dress Exchange ..read more

I’m excited to go to a Favorite Things party this weekend. At a favorite things party, you buy your favorite thing for everyone at the party (at my party there will be six of us so I buy 5 – to give one to each of the other ladies there). And they will each do the same – so we will go away with 5 of our friends favorite things. My daughter just makes fun of me though because she said it is an ‘old lady’ TikTok trend. President’s Day Sales. Yeah, a lot of kids will have that three-day weekend again thanks to President’s Day. But, President’s Day is also the best time to snag some deals on ..read more

Are you single on Valentine’s Day? Our Valentine’s Day activity round-up also has family-friendly fun as well as a Galentines getaway! I have a love/hate relationship with Valentine’s Day. On the one hand, I can’t get enough chocolate.  When I was pregnant with my son (who was born on February 11th), my craving went into hyperdrive and I went through several boxes of Hershey’s Pot of Gold. Every day. I’m kind of surprised he didn’t come out covered in some sort of caramel with a nougat center.  And when he didn’t sleep for weeks after his birth, I wasn’t sure if it was due to the ty ..read more

About a week before Valentine’s Day in 1995, I broke up with my boyfriend. It wasn’t going anywhere, and I really didn’t want it to. He was nice, but he wasn’t what I was looking for. And with both Valentine’s Day and my birthday coming up, I figured it was kinder of me to end it sooner rather than later. I would be graduating in another few months and heading off to whatever assignment the Air Force assigned me to, and I was anxious to unshackle myself and move on. About a month after Valentine’s Day in 1995, I met my future husband. I wasn’t looking for a new boyfriend. But I was looking fo ..read more

Valentine’s Day in Denver is upon us! Don’t miss our round-up of how to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Denver: Romantic Dining, Family Fun and Gift Ideas.  Showing love doesn’t have to be stressful or time-consuming. Check out these darling ideas–some are healthy, some involve chocolate. Either way, you win.  1. XOXO Valentine’s Day Snack Mix What’s sweet, salty, and made with 100% true love? This XOXO Valentine’s Day Snack Mix delivers a festive treat that’s sealed with a kiss! Get the recipe from The Baker Mama. 2. Chocolate Strawberry hearts These chocolate strawberry hearts are e ..read more

We love this article by Christina about date nights: then and now. We also love changing things up a bit! If you feel like you need to add some excitement back into your relationship, consider checking out The Adventure Challenge Couples Edition – 50 Scratch-Off Adventures & Date Night Ideas for Couples, Couples Scratch Off Book, Couples Gift for Valentine’s Day, Anniversary or Wedding Gift. My husband recently bought us this book and I can’t wait to start infusing fun back into our relationship.  ====== My husband and I waited for our dinner and had a glass of wine. After a few ..read more

Mile High Mamas’ Denver Summer Guide for 2023 is almost here!  What sets us apart is we not only offer an easily-searchable directory but also offer blog post features for your summer camp that are easily searchable and found on Google. Are you looking now and can’t wait? Please see last year’s Summer Camp Directory Landing Page with plenty of recommendations for reference; we plan to launch the updated guide in February.  Denver’s Summer Camp Guide 2023  There are four different options:    1)  Ultimate summer camp listing. $325 Giv ..read more

Did you know Colorado boasts an action sports and youth paradise right in our backyard? Woodward Copper offers year-round skiing and snowboarding on real Colorado snow, plus a 19,400-foot  indoor training facility for the whole family with skateparks, Olympic-grade trampolines, foam pit jumps, indoor ski and snowboard training and more. If you’re thinking “My family has never done anything like this,” fret not! Woodward Copper at Copper Mountain Resort has programs for everyone, even those with no prior sports experience and guaranteed, they offer unforgettable adventures your famil ..read more