Ashley
Ashley is an Arizona native and is married to her stud husband Brandon. Together they have two crazy adorable kids; Ellie and Eli. When Ashley is not chasing and cuddling her kids, or hiking mountains with her husband, she focuses on her career as a Mortgage Advisor for Pinnacle Capital Mortgage. Ashley has over 10 years of experience in digital marketing- helping a variety of businesses with graphic design, online marketing, advertising, and blogging. She is now assisting Real Estate agents with their marketing needs to help build a relationship with them and grow her mortgage business. Ashley’s favorite way to relax is with a glass of wine, a good book, and a bubble bath. She enjoys family walks with her 2 Rottweiler’s, watching the Bachelor/Bachelorette, and really good Mexican food. If you are interested in learning about real estate, lending, and financial tips, be sure to follow her business blog.
The Power of a To-Do List
Our lives are beyond overwhelming with the constant juggles we face: managing a home, raising our kids, being the shuttle bus, working, trying to squeeze in quality time with our spouse, oh, and maybe...
When Perspective Becomes Necessary for Parental Survival
The daily grind becomes a bit overwhelming, wouldn't you agree? Our day to day always looks so simple when you lie down and think about the coming day. You need to get the kids...
How to Create Fun and Meaningful Family Traditions
When it comes to the holidays, the first thing that comes to mind (besides amazing food) are family traditions. Everyone has them. Whether it is an annual turkey dinner at Aunt Karen's or Christmas...
Time is Precious Mamas… Do You Value It?
When you become a mom, your whole world changes. Your days are filled with doing things that are best for your family, and your child, versus what is best for you. Your late evenings...
The Reality of Working From Home With Kids
Working from home sounds like a dream to some mothers, right? Gym clothes, sipping fresh lemon water while joyfully typing away. Well once you live it, you realize it isn’t such a walk in...
5 Tips to Prepare Your Child for Preschool
Preschool, I am such a fan! My daughter started last year in the 2's class, and she is continuing on to the 3's while my son starts his first year as well. It is...
To the Motherless Moms this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is such a bittersweet holiday for me and it has been for the last 19 years, ever since my mother passed away. I have to be honest here and tell you the...
When the Realities of Addiction Make You a Better Parent
Addiction. A familiar word in most homes in America. Someone you know has likely suffered from an addiction, as it’s become a widespread epidemic throughout our nation. But this word and my experiences with...
A Mom’s Guide to the Best Neighborhoods in Phoenix :: Desert Ridge
North Phoenix Moms Blog is thrilled to bring you Neighborhood Guides presented by Ashley Richards of Pinnacle Capital Mortgage. Each month we will be highlighting a neighborhood in the Phoenix area by sharing restaurants,...
A List of the Best Work From Home Job Opportunities
Motherhood, the tough job that has us in limbo regarding our career. We were once full-time, in the office 40 hours a week working women, and suddenly we become mothers who desire to be...
5 Practical Ways to Make 2018 Your Year!
I keep reading these adorable, yet cliché New Year posts like "It's a blank page to a new chapter" or "Start the Year Off Right," but I am not seeing posts with tools, ideas,...
What to Do with All of Your Kids’ Artwork?!
I’m three months into preschool with my oldest child and I am already overwhelmed by the amount of artwork she comes home with. Drawings, paintings, sketches, and stickers thrown on a paper. I love...
Joy to the World :: Santa Photos at Arizona Mills
Hello Holiday Season. This time of year is pure magic for our sweet kiddos—Santa, presents, holiday baking, the list goes on. For us parents working behind-the-scenes, this time of year can bring stress and...
3 Reasons Why (It’s Okay That) Your Friendships Fade
Mamas, I can't be the only one that has experienced when a friendship fades. You know, where your once best friend, did everything in life together, becomes a social media friend that likes random...
Why You Really Should Take a Kid-Free Vacation
You would have thought I was going to a funeral by the way I was crying. But no funeral, no one died, just a vacation with my husband and no kids. I was a...
Why YourMechanic is now MY Mechanic {Win a $100 gift card!}
Lets face it mamas. Our to-do lists often times outnumber our completed lists, and we are overwhelmed by the day to day needs of our families and children, and (for working mamas), the job...
How to Regain Your Identity to be More Than Just “Mom”
Oh mamas. You are so much more than just a mom. Now the title "mom" is absolutely, most definitely, the largest, most needed title in your life, but don't stop there. No mama, keep...
When Did I Get So Old?
As I begin to creep on my 32nd birthday, I am realizing that I am now a version of "old" to the younger generations. Don't get me wrong, I feel young. I still don't...
No More Toys: Creative Gift Ideas You Can Get for Kids
Birthday Parties. I have a love/hate relationship with them. I love celebrating my sweet babies, but I have to be honest and tell you that I feel overwhelmed when we get home with a...
The Top 3 Products Every {Germaphobe} Mom Should Have
I will admit it.....I am a germophobe mom. I fear germs, and my goal is to keep my kids as healthy as possible. I know kids will be kids, and they will ultimately get...
How to Be Free of Scorpions This Summer in Arizona
Scorpions, ugh. The scum of the earth! These nasty little boogers blend into pretty much any brown you have in your house, and exist wherever there is a mountain, dirt, or trees. They can...
Husbands, the Truth Is the Grass Is NOT Always Greener
Oh husbands. How we love you dearly. Your amazing partners in life and fun-loving dads to our littles. But please remember the grass is NOT always greener on the other side. My sweet husband...
Breastfeeding :: The Truth and What to Expect
Let me start off by saying I believe "fed is best" when it comes to any baby, whether that is breast milk or formula. For me, I was blessed to have a great milk...
How to Throw a Creative Kid’s Birthday Party
As moms, I know our weekends are filled with children's birthday parties and they all tend to look a little something like this: we show up, the kids eat pizza, they hit a piñata,...
Why I Will Not Be Piercing My Daughters Ears
I love all things girlie. I love high heels, cute clothes and beautiful jewelry, including earrings. My ears are pierced and you can typically find me in my favorite diamond studs that my husband...