Mile High Mamas: How did YOU become a mom?

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. How did YOU become a mom? Submit your stories! We all became moms in different ways and we'd love to hear YOUR story. In honor of Mother's Day, we will be running this series the first two weeks of May so go here to find out the details. Also, get a sneak peek at our Mother's Day contests that include a getaway to Cheyenne Mountain Resort! Earth Day is on Sunday! Be sure to check-out this guide to becoming more Eco-friendly that includes free Earth Day events, a Denver company's chic reusable snack bags and food wraps your kids will love and how a garbage can saved a marriage. Also, do your part with these 7 Easy Green Cleaning Tips. It's a hotly debated topic but Heather is tackling it: Is maternity care in the United States in crisis? Weigh in on Ricki Lake's documentary journey, The Business of Being Born (BOBB) and follow-up documentary that was released a few months ago. Who are the most common victims of dog bites? (Hint: they're kids). Understanding dog body language is key so don't miss this important article,What every child should know when encountering a strange dog. Family Events In Boulder, the Children's Peace Garden presents its first-ever Earth Day party that features features hands-on garden activities, live music, food, art projects and a kids' fun run and obstacle course. Evergreen hosts the 23rd annual Mountain Area Earth Day Fair with green ideas from federal and local businesses, plus animal demonstrations, kids' activities, food and more. On Friday, "To the Arctic 3D" debuts at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. This IMAX film follows a never-before-seen journey into the lives of a mother polar bear and her two seven-month old cubs as they navigate the changing Arctic wilderness they call home. The drama of King Arthur's court takes the stage in Performance Now's production of "Camelot" at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Contest/Forum Got an aspiring gymnast? Win a FREE 6-week Gymnastics Class From Mountain Kids in Louisville! (a $183 value) North Suburban Medical Center is opening a new free-standing Emergency Department in northeast Denver. The community is invited to tour the new facility on April 19. Does your child want to try lacrosse? Check-out this new clinic. Get a free elite Boudoir session complete with professional makeup and $100 print credit to use towards your order. Fun with a purpose! This "Do The Right Thing Family Spring Fling" will have jumping castles, face painting, food samples and lots of vendors. Kids will also have a great time playing social skills games as they learn to set goals, deal with bullies, eat right, handle conflict, control their anger and follow directions. Denver Deals April 22nd is Earth Day AND the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and Denver Botanic Gardens have free days. The Butterfly Pavillion is just $5 on April 21. Admission to the national parks is free during National Park Week, starting Saturday and running through April 29. There are oodles of kid's consignment sales this weekend including Just Between Friends Denver and Loveland/Fort Collins, Double Delights, Boulder County Kids Sale and Haute Tots. 9Health Fair has over 20 free screenings from which to choose, and a number of low-cost screenings. Harkins Northfield Theater in Stapleton is offering their summer pass that lets you see movies for only 50 cents each! Extra! Extra! Reading corner: Ask any mom or dad what is one of the most frustrating things about parenting and a lot of them will agree: getting the kids to bed. Parenting expert Vivian has just the solution with the book, "Are you ready for bed?" and related activity. After months of public and legal wrangling over what rating the "Bully" should be released with, the documentary finally arrives in Colorado with a PG-13 designation. Read our review of this empathetic, provocative film that features five families living with the fallout of bullying. Want to spice things up (literally) in the kitchen? Denver's Cheeky Aprons lauches a line of functional kitchen lingerie. 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: