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Need Your Face Painted?

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

September 12, 2008

Last weekend, we attended several birthday parties. (Yes! 'Tis the season!) At one of them, Declan's friend had a face painter in attendance that made the day pretty magical for the kids in attendance. We had varying appearances at the party when she was done - butterflies were very popular, a witch, a puppy dog, several Batmen, and my very own chose a tiger. In fact, my tiger was so happy with  Read more...

Birthday Party Ideas

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

September 05, 2008

So it's party season around our house, because it's t-minus one week til Declan's 6th birthday. This year we're playing it on the mellow side and having a BBQ at our house. Which is always a great option when you want to have *everyone* over and are willing to try to squish them into your small-size downtown Denver backyard. But there have definitely been years where we have wanted to go OUT for  Read more...

The Fishy Spots in Denver

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

August 19, 2008

So your kids are oogling to see some fishies, huh? Um, I think you know what I am going to write about for this post, then. But before I go there, let's remember there *is* actually quite a big tropical fish area at the good old Denver Zoo ! And! If you want to see fish without paying any entrance fees, there is always my favorite little "faux zoo trip" - The, um, Petsmart Zoo. But who are we  Read more...

Ahoy There, Me Hearty!

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

August 08, 2008

Did you know that September 19th is Talk Like A Pirate Day ? Not kidding. And my office has been celebrating it for years - with full costumes (photo evidence provided). Um, yeah. So we get a little silly sometimes. But it all makes for a more fun workplace. And certainly the young ones enjoy acting like a pirate too, right? But more along the lines of Captain Feathersword from the  Read more...

Splash Around Denver!

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

August 05, 2008

Alright, so I already covered all the Denver Parks & Rec pools . And Water World . And the water park at Elitches . So where else can we splash around on a hot day in Denver? The truth is, A TON OF PLACES! Pirate's Cove - Just south of Denver on Belleview between Santa Fe and Broadway, this new kid on the block is great for birthday parties because groups can be more contained while they  Read more...

Best Birthday Cakes & Cupcakes In Denver

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

June 03, 2008

It's kind of the defining moment of any birthday party, right? The cake, or cupcake, or confection, or whatever, that gets rolled out to celebrate the birthday child. OK, maybe it's not *that* dramatic, and, really, let's all be honest. The cakes from King Soopers or Safeway will certainly do in a pinch. But if you are looking for something a little more special for your next birthday soire,  Read more...

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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