by Natascha | Jun 24, 2014 | Broomfield Children's Photography, Broomfield colorado Baby Photography, Broomfield Colorado Family Photography, Broomfield Colorado Parks, Broomfield Newborn Photography, Park Guide
Broadlands West Park in Broomfield
Meadow Mountain Rd and Sheridan Blvd – Broomfield, Colorado
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Quick Summary:
Very small park with a neighborhood feel. Try it out if you are looking for something new or if it’s location (on Sheridan on the W side of the Broadlands) is convenient.
Westminster and Broomfield Local Park Guide by Natascha Lee Studios – Broadlands West Park from N Lee on Vimeo.
(As mentioned before, excuse the choppy video above – done with an iphone while a toddler pulls on my other hand.)
Parents of very young children will want to know:
Since older kids practice sports here, your very young child may see/hear things you would rather not expose him/her to. If that’s the case, just come when the sports teams aren’t practicing.
The playground is well situated far from Sheridan, and a bit back from the parking lot. The playground floor is made of wood chips which aren’t very messy and don’t get hot in the summer.
There is only one play structure, so your kiddos may be playing with much older kids.
It seems like the parents here generally keep a close eye on their children.
Wonderful large gazebo with lots of tables.
Small porta potty far from playground.
Eating:
Many picnic tables under the large gazebo. Also has BBQ grills.
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Large Gazebo with six picnic tables[/caption]
Shade for playing:
None.
Shade for parents to sit in while you watch the kids play:
Only under the gazebo, but it’s well situated to keep an eye on your kiddo.
Play Structures:
Just one large play structure for all ages. Plus the separate swing area: 2 regular, 2 for babies. The ground is wood chips, which don’t get as hot as other surfaces.
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Single Play structure at Broadlands West[/caption]
Fields/Running:
One long field for soccer (enough space for 3 soccer fields), another for baseball.
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Several soccer fields to run on[/caption]
Mixed Age Kids:
Yes, would work due to the soccer fields, baseball diamond, etc. We like where the soccer field is in relation to the playground. It’s easy to keep an eye on a smaller kids on the playground while the bigger kid(s) run on the field.
Special Features:
None (I feel so bad writing that, but it’s just a nice neighborhood park.)
Parking:
Lots of parking right by playground.
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Close parking, off Sheridan for Broadlands West Park in Broomfield[/caption]
Call of Nature:
Porta-Potty at the far end of the parking lot.
Our Favorite Feature:
How convenient the park is, and how large the gazebo was.
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Image from Google Earth[/caption]
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by Natascha | Jun 16, 2014 | Baby, Broomfield Children's Photography, Broomfield colorado Baby Photography, Broomfield Newborn Photography, Brother & Sister, Clothing, Etsy Items, Infant, Newborn, Twins
Ah, another beautiful Summer day in Broomfield, Colorado. Grass is emerald green, baby birds chirping away for their parents, and kids splashing in the pool!
We love all the seasons here in Colorado, but Summer is especially laid back with lots of possible outdoor portrait locations.
As you can see in our portrait galleries, children and family sessions take place (mostly) outdoors.
But newborn portraits are done in-studio to keep that itty bitty brand new baby warm and snuggly.
If you have professional portraits set up for your new baby, you can find prep tips for parents in my Studio Magazine.
And once you are here, you’ll get to select from a wide variety of props! My favorite images are almost always of infant baby snuggled in Mommy or Daddy’s hands.
But the photos with props are pretty darn cute, too.
Here’s a before and after photo for the Hungry Caterpillar and Sock Monkey (from Amy @ Etsy)
Props Before, waiting for twin babies:
Props after, now featuring precious babies. How darn adorable!
Brooomfield Baby Photography
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by Natascha | May 20, 2014 | Broomfield Children's Photography, Broomfield colorado Baby Photography, Broomfield Community Spotlight, Broomfield Companies for Mothers, Broomfield Newborn Photography, Colorado Baby Photography, Colorado Family Photography, Community, Community Spotlight, Resources for Mothers
Hello! Brittany here. I’m excited about our 8th Community Spotlight installment.
Here at Natascha Lee Studios, we love small, locally-owned stores that serve mothers. Especially because we focus (pun intended!) on maternity, newborn baby and children/family portraits!
This week we feature Bosom Buddies! A great small business and resource for expecting and new moms as well as women in general! While mainly focused on assisting and providing services for breast-feeding moms, Bosom Buddies has something for every woman. To learn a little more we spoke with co-owner, Sue Petracek.
Sue and her husband bought bosom Buddies in June of 1994 – At that time it was solely for pump rentals. Now, when you walk into one of Bosom Buddies locations you will be amazed at the variety of products: from lotions to bras, and of course (sticking to their roots), breast pumps and every accessory to go with them that a mother could want!
How did you decide to buy Bosom Buddies and become a lactation consultant?
Having my eldest daughter in the early 70’s my husband and I were drawn to breastfeeding. – at this time breastfeeding initiation rates were at an all time low and it was seen as a very counter-cultural ‘hippy’ thing to do, although we were not. Throughout the years we had owned other businesses and have done other things but this opportunity arose in 1994 and I saw it as a perfect venture to combine something that I had been very passionate about and the business experience I had accumulated over the years.
Bosom Buddies has two certified lactation consultants, Sue and her daughter Robyn who provide lactation consulting for mothers and babies who have questions or who are having problems. In addition Bosom Buddies also offers classes in basic breastfeeding, breastfeeding multiples, returning to work while breastfeeding and a recently added breast pumping class.
You do offer more than breast-feeding pumps and accessories? Can you tell me about those?
One product that we offer is sports bras for mothers who are nursing. Typical bras that have a S/M/L squish approach do not provide the support that is needed for breast with milk. Bosom buddies found that the sports bras that work best are those with band size and cup support. This is what we now carry and our sports bras now range in sizes and can be found up to a 48J.
Bosom Buddies services do not end when you stop breastfeeding they provide non-nursing bras in a wide variety of sizes. Bosom buddies associates are certified to measure you to help you purchase a quality bra that fits your body.
What is your mission at Bosom Buddies?
Providing good quality, helpful products to allow women to feel better about themselves while also being able to feel empowered in their abilities as women.
Feeling nervous about buying a nursing bra? Be assured that most the bras at Bosom Buddies are tested by a focus group of mothers before they hit the shelves to assure that they fit and are comfortable and practical.
What does Bosom Buddies do in the community?
Bosom Buddies is a strong supporter and referrer of the Mothers Milk Bank in Colorado. This wonderful organization collects, processes and dispenses human milk for babies who cannot receive milk from their mothers for various reasons. Often this can mean the difference between life and death for premature babies.
What a wonderful store. Thank you, Sue, for chatting with us.
Interested in learning more about Bosom Buddies?
Bosom Buddies has two locations – stop in!
Bosom Buddies – South Store
8331-C Willow Street – Lone Tree, CO 80124
Bosom Buddies – North Store
5684 W 88th Avenue – Westminster, CO 80031
Reach them online – You can also order off their website or on Facebook !!
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by Natascha | Apr 18, 2014 | Baby, Broomfield Children's Photography, Broomfield colorado Baby Photography, Broomfield Colorado Family Photography, Broomfield Newborn Photography, Brother & Sister, Colorado Baby Photography, Colorado Children's Portraits, Colorado Family Photography, Girl, Newborn, Raves, Siblings, Sweet Sleeping Children, Testimonial, Westminster, Westminster Colorado Baby Photography, Westminster Colorado Family Photography
Yay! Spring in Westminster and Broomfield: tuplips and daffodils are up! Trees are budding out. The sun hangs around a little longer each day. Brightly colored patio furniture in all the stores. Lettuce are snap peas are planted. And our Spring Flower Sessions (great idea for family portraits) are under way. I love meeting new portrait client families as well as seeing clients come back year after year for annual family portraits.
What a happy day!
Speaking of happy day, it was made even better by this lovely testimonial from a recent newborn portrait client. Can you even believe how beautiful, lovely and handsome their newborn girl/boy twins are?
“My husband and I were thrilled to bring our tiny twins to have Natascha do our newborn photos. We had given her a few ideas /preferences but were most pleased with how she just let her creativity flow! She captured the personality of our two little ones so perfectly and I am forever grateful for the memories and beautiful pieces of art I will always have to look back on. She also really knew how to work with new mommies and daddies and had the needed patience to get great pics of newborns with their own agendas!! Thanks a million Natascha!”
-Nicole and Corey, Westminster, Colorado
Westminster, Colorado Newborn Baby and Family Photographer
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by Natascha | Mar 25, 2014 | Boulder, Broomfield Children's Photography, Broomfield colorado Baby Photography, Broomfield Newborn Photography, Cherry Hills Village, Clothing
With the weather getting warmer in Boulder County, and the grass greening up in Broomfield – Spring is Here!
Spring is a great time to get new portraits for yourself, your children and/or your family.
Here is my new Spring Portrait, along with a few of the top things I love:
My vibrant new photo courtesy of photographer pal Ryan Olsen!
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Large Gazebo with six picnic tables[/caption]
Single Play structure at Broadlands West[/caption]
Several soccer fields to run on[/caption]
Close parking, off Sheridan for Broadlands West Park in Broomfield[/caption]
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