Mile High Mamas - Top 50 Children's Books of All Time

Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Top 50 Children's Books of All Time We recently posted Time Out Kids' Top 50 Children's Books of All Time and it had some supporters but ruffled other people's feathers. What books would make your cut? It's the time of year that make Colorado moms rejoice: it's children's consignment sale season! We've included a round-up of the best places to score fabulous deals on clothes, toys, maternity and much more. Find out what three sales are this weekend. 'Tis the season for baby showers and Amber appeared on 9News this week touting her favorite finds (check them out here). Also, you'll love this fabulous line of functional, award-winning totes from Colorado mom, Amy Michelle (with a Mile High Mamas discount). Although Powderhorn Mountain Resort celebrates its 45th anniversary this season, many Colorado skiers have never heard of it, let alone skied the mountain. Find out why the westernmost resort in Colorado is a great choice for families. Family Events The 20th annual All About Kids Expo is a huge hodgepodge of family-friendly diversions, from live performances to hands-on activities. Kids can make craft projects, test their sports skills, whiz down a giant slide and meet animals in the petting zoo, while parents peruse booths from exhibitors and vendors. Go down the rabbit hole with the Boulder Ballet in their "Storybook Ballet" production of "Alice in Wonderland." St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner. Find out 10 ways to "go green" in Denver including Runing of the Green, the parade, festival and much more. On March 8, don't miss the Tomomi Colors Unveiling Party. Why your kids will love these illustrations all the way from Japan. Contest/Forums Mirror Mirror is a fresh and funny retelling of the Snow White legend and Mile High Mamas is giving away 4 VIP passes to the prescreening. We are giving away a new-to-Colorado line of kid-friendly snackable clusters, KIND Healthy Grains. Enter here to win all six of their flavors. This is your last chance to enter to win tickets to the 25th annual Denver Home Show. Colorado Public Radio's Annual Instrument Drive is March 5-17. Donate your gently-used instrument and give the gift of music to deserving elementary and middle school students. Last week, we discussed the benefits of a Waldorf education. In our forums, a new Waldorf-inspired charter school in Wheat Ridge announced some new openings for next year. Denver Deals Get our discount code for the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo at the National Western Complex this weekend that includes a stick horse rodeo, polo sporting event, cowboy trails and more. This week's children's consignment sales: March 5-11--Just Between Friends of Arvada/Louisville. March 10--Mothers of Multiples Society Sale at the Douglas County Events Center. March 11-12--Your Kids Closet at The Wildlife Experience, Parker. SOS Swim offers one of the most comprehensive drowning prevention programs in the world. Their specialized survival swimming lessons are for children ages 6 months to 6 years old. Don't miss their great discount, exclusive to Mile High Mamas! Extra! Extra! Mama Drama question: "My 5-year-old daughter is very bright, very verbal, and very passionate. She is a delight to be around most of the time and has tons of ideas and information to share, but she often struggles to let others have a turn talking in social situations. Her teachers have also noted this and indicate that it is beginning to have a negative effect on her friendships. What should we do?" Don't miss the advice of our parenting expert, Lisa Vratny-Smith. Pinterest.com has taken the Internet by a storm but it has its criticis. Read JoAnn's post Pinterest isn't for everyone. Pink Slime in processed meats has recently made headlines across the country. In an in-depth investigation on The Doctors addressed, What's REALLY in Your Food? At Mile High Mamas, we are building out our Facebook community. Be sure to become our fan to receive the latest updates on the best deals, events and exclusive Facebook contests! Want to tell your friends about our newsletter? Have them subscribe here. Mile High Mamas c/o The Denver Post 101 W. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80202 To stop receiving this newsletter, unsubscribe here. Join Mile High Mamas: