Wendie DG

Wendie DG
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Wendie, native Phoenician and professional writer, holds a Bachelor's in Secondary Education/English, SEI Endorsement, and Master’s in Interdisciplinary Studies in Writing and Psychology. Honing her craft, Wendie specializes in ghostwriting, aviation, event planning, communications, interviewing, education, creative writing, poetry, and the nonprofit sector. She is inspired by stories of valor, is actively involved in philanthropy, loves traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Snow Week at the AZ Science Center

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Snow Week at the AZ Science Center: The Arizona Science Center has once again crafted a magical experience for visitors! They created a space for wonderment and imagination and found a way to...

World Kindness Day

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Maya Angelou, one of my favorite writers, encouraged us to “be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” With all the heaviness, dark feelings, and divisiveness our country is facing, maybe this is the perfect...

Mexican Día de los Muertos Celebration

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I recently dreamed I was walking over a magnificent bridge and was suddenly swept up in a tornado. Only it wasn’t violent or chaotic; it was tranquil and serene. I was engulfed in a...

September: Transition Tips for a Smoother Ride

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September—the transition between summer and autumn. Though cooler temps seem to be evading us in Valley of the Sun, I’ve implemented what I’ve dubbed my “Phoenician Fall Trick.” I head to Starbucks and order...
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Back-to-School Help & Giveaway from moms helping moms

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Our contributor, Wendie, wants you to know that you are seen and you are loved! Moms helping moms is the reason this website exists! Be sure to scroll to the bottom for a giveaway...

Imagining Workshops: Children’s Museum of Phoenix Dreams Big!

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Wendie, one of our senior contributors, had the opportunity to join an Imagining Workshop with the Children's Museum of Phoenix! When you were a child, what do you remember most? Is it how carefree...

Spring Break Fun that Won’t Break the Bank

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It seems a lot of people around us have lavish plans to travel this Spring Break with their families. Many Arizonans head to California, to Disneyland, Sea World, Legoland, or the beach for some...

World Cancer Day

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Cancer. The dreaded “C” word has done a number on my heart over the past few weeks. There is a sweet little boy I know who doctors diagnosed with a type of terminal brain...

The Barbie “Dream Gap” and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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How do you talk to your kids about what really matters? Our contributor, Wendie, shares a sweet moment she had with her daughter. Taking the time to talk with your little ones about what...

Child Health Day

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Celebrate child health day with inspiration from your favorite childhood memories!  I remember, as a kid, hopping on my bike, cruising the neighborhood with my sisters, our crimped and feathered hair blowing in the wind...
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Random Acts of Poetry Day: October 4

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Did you ever hear of such a thing? Random Acts of Poetry Day? Though most people think we reserve these heartfelt offerings for Valentine’s Day, it’s actually an opportunity to get out into the...
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Back-to-School Savings Tips

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Are you the type of parent or caregiver who likes to record the height marks of your children on your wall or door frame? Have you lovingly touched those inch milestones, reminiscing over that...
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park: A Fun Day Trip!

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Situated about 90 minutes from Phoenix in Central Arizona, you’ll find a hidden treasure that is not only a fun way to escape the desert heat, but it’s also...
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I See You, Mama! Let Me Give You a Reprieve

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I see you, Mama. Sip. Savor. Breathe. Do you get these moments? The commercials show a relaxed woman, sitting on a porch overlooking a picturesque backdrop or soaking in a nice bubble bath. Does that...
Lady standing in front of a pretend plane at the AZ Science Center

Going Places: The Technology of Transportation – Arizona Science Center’s Newest Exhibit

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Be sure and visit the Arizona Science Center's newest exhibit - Going Places: The Technology of Transportation. The Arizona Science Center is such a magical place. As mamas, you know the littles who love to...
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YAY YOU! Sticker Chart for Adults: Intentional Parenting

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A sticker chart for adulting. Hear me out. Adulting. We all do it. Or, at least, we are expected to, right? Countless memes, commercials, and clothing slogans exist and poke fun at daily tasks, whether...

Go City San Diego: Affordable Tips for Arizonans

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I love living in Arizona, don’t you? While others may find themselves in negative wind chill and having to scrape ice off of their windshields or bundling up to stay warm...
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Party Jungle: Phoenix Spotlight and Giveaway

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“Yes, this is what I want to do for a living; put smiles on kids’ faces.” This sentiment has echoed from the heart of California native, Rich Luboviski, for over a decade. A creative akin to...
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Best Indoor Play Areas in Phoenix – 2021 Edition

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After a year of dealing with this pandemic, businesses took the time to rework their plans to operate more safely for families. With summer around the corner and Phoenix temps heating up, families are...
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AZ Science Center: Astronaut Exhibition Review

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I am passionate about becoming a “connoisseur of the sky.” From all things adrenaline, aviation, and yes, even astronomy, my visit to the Arizona Science Center to check out the new Astronaut Exhibition was...
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Believe It! How to Go from Underestimated to Unstoppable: A Book Review

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As little girls, we are encouraged to dream big and told we can become whatever we wish when we grow older. We hold tight to our fairytale-like dreams with excitement, joy, and wild abandon....
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Epic 40th birthday: a Trip to Maui

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We all know self-care is so important yet many of us rarely act on it in ways that will do our souls good. Having learned my limitations and when to take a break, I...
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Mama’s Mental Health: Taking Taboo Away

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How are you doing, friend? I mean really? This past year has been a dumpster fire.  Insanely tumultuous. Baffling and blessed. A few days into the New Year and it already seems as if...
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Pandemic Disney: a Different Adventure in a Different Time

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Do you have a favorite sound? Or rather, a favorite voice? One that you could just listen to for hours and feel like all is right with the world? For me, it would be...

{Book Review} Didn’t See That Coming: Putting Life Back Together When Your World Falls...

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Imagine that you are taking a delightful morning stroll. The sun’s rays peek through the majestic oaks before you. Birds perch atop their stately branches, chirping harmoniously as a cool breeze rustled its leaves....
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