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Mile High Mamas: Creative Valentine's Day Ideas & Picabo Street Interview

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Creative Valentine's Day Ideas & Picabo Street Interview

Spreading the love on Valentine's Day has never been so much fun! Whether you decide to go traditional or get creative, don't miss these fun gift and card ideas for the entire family.

Did you know over 66 percent of nursing care residents receive an average of ONE visit per year? Make a difference by throwing a Valentine's Day party for low-income seniors through Volunteers of America's February Family Volunteer Event. Kids of all ages are welcome.

With the Ski Industry Association in Denver, Gretchen was thrilled when she was invited to sit down with Olympic legend, Picabo Street. Read about Hookease, the product this mom of four says is revolutionary for those learning how to ski.

This season, Mile High Mamas will be on the lookout for great deals at Colorado's GEM (small, affodable) ski areas.Read why SolVista Basin's new Couple's Lessons, tubing, s'mores and Kids' Totally Insane Winter Blast event this weekend are an ideal place for families.

 

Family Events
Chocolate is lovable in all its forms--try out its many delicious permutations at Arvada's 11th annual Chocolate Affair.

Catch up with a "kindie" rock hitmaker when Katherine Dines performs a free concert at the Denver Puppet Theater.

Summer vacation comes a few months early when "Phineas and Ferb: The Best Live Tour Ever!" comes to the Wells Fargo Theatre.

Budding music lovers get an insider's look at classical music in the latest season of Tiny Tots Inside the Orchestra.

Go on a fantastic voyage in "Shipwrecked! An Entertainment--The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont", presented by the Boulder Ensemble Theatre.

News
In the past five years, 43 Colorado children died from abuse or neglect after entering the child welfare program. Every one of those deaths was marked by a policy violation or sparked concern in the way the case was handled by county social workers. Voice your opinion on who is to blame?

The very same week we learned about the push to ban trans fats from Colorado school food, another study asserted that junk food in school vending machines has no impact on students' weight or obesity levels. What you need to know about the conflicting news.

How soon is too soon to start exercising after childbirth? Find out what doctors recommend.

 

 

 

 

Denver Deals
Darci Amundson Photography is looking for maternity models and newborn to age 17. You will get a free session and a $100 print credit for your time.

It's a week of freebies! February 3rd at the Denver Botanic Gardens (Chatfield) AND First Friday Art Walk on Santa Fe. February 4th: Denver Art Museum is FREE and the Denver Zoo is free February 5th and 6th.

Evergreen is celebrating Winter at the first annual Winter Festival on Saturday with events that include a snow sculpture competition, figure skating exposition, sleigh rides and Snow Castle play area for kids.

J.C. Penny is permanently marking down all of its merchandise by at least 40 percent so shoppers will no longer have to wait for a sale.

Extra! Extra!

Fancy Tiger Crafts has been a go-to destination in the Baker neighborhood for clever crafters for the past five years. Find out what like-minded fiber and clothing merchants have teamed up with them in this hip "anti-mall" area.

Are you looking for a fun and frugal craft to do with your kids? Check-out our step-by-step instructions on how to make your own indoor Winter Wonderland Playhouse out of newspaper.

Our Tech Talk Editor Hannah recently sat down with Intel's Director of Communcation. Learn more about the tablets and netbooks that will soon be hitting the market

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