What happens in Stapleton
A stay-at-home mom with two boys, a double-wide stroller, and a black lab. That's me, pretty much the average family in Stapleton. I have a posse of moms to kvetch with, and my kids have loads of neighborhood kids to play with. Even my dog has her own pack of friends.
I feel lucky to live in a pretty amazing community -- where a bunch of committed parents can solve a huge problem like school overcrowding in just a few months.
Stapleton is one of the model neighborhoods for sustainable living. In Denver, that means taking the old Stapleton airport, cleaning it up, and redeveloping it as a new kind of neighborhood: one with mixed income levels all together; houses with front porches and garages in the alley to promote neighborliness; small yards but lots of parks, paths and green space (30% of Stapleton is green space); retail areas mixed in with the residential homes. Come to think of it, it's a lot like the urban neighborhoods of San Francisco, or New York, or Chicago -- but with bigger closets and nicer bathrooms.
In 2006, as a new mom and new Stapleton resident, I launched this little blog, saying:
I woke up one night in a state of complete panic, like all first time moms do, realizing that I needed -- really needed -- other moms. To watch, to talk to, to ask advice, to see how they manage getting the kid to the grocery store several times a week without it being a major production.
So here I am.
This is where I write about life in Stapleton: things to do, places to go, funny things my kids say, feeding my family organic food, what kind of car seat to buy, how on earth I'll ever lose the baby weight, how I'll re-enter the workforce and should I just ditch the old career... you know, all the things moms worry about.
If you have a story, or an idea, or a comment, please let me know. Hearing from you is what makes this all worth it.
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STAPLETON'S NEIGHBORHOOD PAINTERS
Hello. My name is John Williams. I am the owner of Premier Paint Works. We have painted for dozens of Stapleton residents.
We are offering a FREE 1 hour professional color consultation with Jennifer Comfort with TheColorPsychic.com when using our painting services.
Call John at 720-849-3921 for details.
Hi John! I hope lots of Stapleton residents take you up on this cool offer.
Hi, I am new in Stapleton since January and loving it. I have 6-year old twins and am looking for babysitters. Does anybody want to share?
Thanks, Regina
Welcome to Stapleton, Regina! A great place to find babysitters is on the Yahoo! Stapleton Moms email group. Link to it here:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/StapletonMoms/
College Nannies & Tutors (www.collegenannies.com) offers a complete set of placement and on-call childcare services specifically tailored to the needs of working professionals and busy families. By allowing College Nannies to handle the details of employing your nanny directly, you can enjoy hassle free childcare without the legal paperwork and worries. Having a College Nanny childcare professional in your home is a great way to enhance your family's quality of life.
Please contact us today by visiting our website at www.collegenannies.com or give us a call at 720-536-8562.
please respect your fellow neighbors and the law and put a leash on the that dog (unless, of course, you partake in the dog park). I am sure he/she is the greatest dog in the world, never poops, always listens and obeys. So are all the other dogs who run around and bother people.
Stapleton is not your dog's or your exclusive playground. If that think that is unfair, you probably shouldn't have a dog in the city.
Hi, my name is Stacey and my husband and I are looking to relocate to the Stapleton neighborhood before school starts. We currently live in the mountains and I've decided to go back to school for a drastic change in my career. If you have any suggestions on how to find a rental for a family of four (kids ages 4 & 8) and two 9-year old dogs -- I would be so grateful!
Thanks! Stacey
Hi Stacy, lots of people are looking for rentals right now. Contact Tom Cummings at TJC Management Services. he's a Stapleton resident and knows this market!
Www.tjcmanagement.com 303-324-6988
Hi, I am a Stapleton Dad. In other words, I am the stay at home parent while my wife is the primary bread-winner. We have a 5 month old daughter, dog (leashed) and new children's clothing company that we are premiering in Denver this fall. Technically, we live two blocks outside of the Stapleton developments in the pre-existing neighborhood. Stapleton is our primary hangout though. Outside of being a homemaker I am a professional musician. I was just curious if I would be welcome in this group considering I technically don't fit two of the descriptors... "mom" and "stapleton."
Hi, NiGi - Dads are completely welcome here! I love to hear the male point of view on spending all day with a 2 year old, makes me feel not so crazy. You might also join the Yahoo group, which is not affiliated with this site, but super helpful for the neighborhood. Find out how to join that group here: http://www.stapletonmoms.com/2010/09/how-to-join-stapleton-moms-yahoo-group.html
And NiGi, let us know about your children's clothing company!
And... you will all be happy to know I have succumbed to peer pressure and keep my dog leashed most of the time, although I still believe Boulder has it right with their voice command laws: if you can control your dog with voice command,you pay for a special license, and Boulder provides designated areas you can be off-leash. The city makes money, well-behaved dogs are happy, and people who don't like dogs can avoid those areas. Win, win, win.
LITTLE JEWISH EXPLORERS
My name is Flavia Stone and I am the Director of Little Jewish Explorers. Little Jewish Explorers is an after-school program in Denver, Colorado in the Stapleton area that provides Jewish education for children between ages 3 and 9 years old, regardless of Jewish affiliation. Our goal is to provide Jewish education close to home that is fun and enjoyable. Little Jewish Explorers' curriculum includes Jewish history, traditions, holidays and values. We also offer Hebrew for kids above 6 years old.
For more information, please contact Flavia at 303-709-8457.
Hi all
My daughter and I live here ( after my divorce). Everyone has been so welcoming and my daughter must babysit everyweek!
We're going on vacation and would love to find someon who can watch our 10 yo pug, Jessie. She's very healthy but need an injrction or insulin ( easy to give) twice a day. I'd prefer to keep her home instead of putting her in a kennel.
Anyone have a teenager who would like a job for 8 days taking care of an adorable Pug? mu e-mail is maryccollins@msn.com
I am 21 and living here for the summer with my cousins. Love kids & have much experience with them. If anyone is looking for a night out & needs a babysitter please contact me at:
802-673-2322
Thank you!
-Christina
Hello! My name is Brittany. I am currently a nanny for a wonderful family in Stapleton. Pretty soon they are going to go to a school and I will need a new family to help! My ideal situation is a child(ten) between the ages of 7months and 2 1/2 yrs old. I am Montessori trained and can provide you with loads of recommendation letters. I have a clean background, valid license, an insured car, and I have never been late or absent to work. I'm very friendly, trustworthy, and an active participant in the community. I am seeking a fairly long term situation at least 12 months. I am CPR certified, medical administrative trained, and first aid qualified as well. My ideal pay would be a minimum of $1200. I am looking for a full time job (40hrs/wk) however I am open to other options maybe less hrs for $1000/month. If you would like to know more about me please email me at brittanymadrigal@hotmail.com. Thanks! P.s I am looking to start the first of December.
I'm a Park Hill Mom who just found a great beautician at Bang salon on Kearney Street. Renee was so nice and great at her job - I highly highly recommend her. You can make an appt by calling Bang on720 241 0355
JumpBunch Sports Classes for Preschool Kids and Elementary Students
Hello, my name is Shane. I am one of the local owners/operators for JumpBunch Sports and Fitness for kids. I currently offer classes at Primrose School at Stapleton and Monarch Montessori of Denver. If your child attends one of these schools, please feel free to look for one of our classes. If you child attends another school, we would love to talk with you concerning offering classes at their school. JumpBunch is a great non-competitve sports program. You can learn more information about us at www.jumpbunch.com. I run the North Central Colorado Franchise and I offer classes in Stapleton, Commerce City, Brighton, Frederick, and Longmont. There is also another franchise that offers classes in Metro Denver and up into Boulder.