Elisa
Dear Daughter
Tears well in my eyes as I glance into your room and find you asleep, half on & half off your bed, in your usual nap position. It all began with an hour and...
Cooking Club
Have you ever belonged to a dinner or cooking club? There are so many variations to this idea. My favorite experience was with some friends in Seattle. There were several couples that got together...
Arrowhead Towne Center Playdate
This week's Playdate.
Well, we've been slacking in the playdate arena this past month. Between vacations and school starting back up the weeks have just flown by and here we are mid September already. Please...
Happy Labor Day!
Today is Labor Day. Labor day became a nationally recognized holiday in 1894. It is a day that strives to honor and pay tribute to the achievements of American workers. I remember loving Labor...
At First Bite {Guest Post}
Today we have a guest post from one of our wonderful sponsors, At First Bite. I just love Jessica's enthusiasm and creativity to fill our little loves' bellies with wholesomeness...
Peas. Love. Yumminess. These are...
Neighborhood Highlight #2 – PoPo’s Fiesta Del Sol
I’m back to share about another family favorite restaurant. My family started going to PoPo’s when I was a small child. We went to the original location on 67th Ave & Indian School several...
WVMB Playdate this week – Playgrounds Fun Zone and Cafe
Come join us for another play date at Playgrounds Fun Zone and Cafe this Wednesday, August 22nd from 9-11:30. We look forward to seeing you mamas and your kids. Don't forget socks for your little ones....
Struggling for Glory
I was due with my second child the day this blog was launched (10 weeks ago to be exact). Honestly, I anticipated this second birth with a good bit of fear and trepidation. My...
Neighborhood Highlight #1 – Pinnacle Peak Patio
We are starting a new on-going series entitled Neighborhood Highlights. We will be featuring different restaurants, boutiques, parks, coffee joints, ice cream shops, date locations, and more. We hope to introduce you to some...
The Ebb and Flow of Parenting
After living a very full and memorable 5 years in Seattle, WA we moved back to Phoenix to experience the hottest August on record last year. Most days, I miss that green, wet, angsty,...
Going Green – Citrus Infused Vinegar & Homemade Disinfecting Wipes
This past year I have become more aware of how many chemicals fill our foods, our skin care products, and our cleaning products. I haven’t purged our house and lives of everything, but slowly...
Coffee. Moms connecting. Kids playing – This Thursday
Come join us at Playgrounds Fun Zone and Cafe this Thursday from 9-11:30. Only $5 for WVMB! (Normal price $8). Make sure you mention the blog and use the sign-in sheet to get the...
Rio Vista Splash Pad Playdate
100° is hot. Come and let your kids play at the Rio Vista Community Park Splash Pad this Thursday, June 14th at 9:00am. We'll try and stay cool in the shade as the kids...
What’s In a Name?
I sit here writing, 3 days until “due date” with my second daughter, and wonder: Who will this little girl be? What will she love? What will she look like? What will make her...