Children's Activities

We are super excited to partner with Scout & Molly's of Uptown to bring you a fun Moms' Night Out!   This event is just in time for spring and offers you the chance to get a little shopping in with the...

Happy Independence Day, all! E and I are excited to be on summer break, as it is giving us some time to work on crafts together again. Here are some we did to celebrate the 4th of July! First, we...

It's the return of cooler temperatures and that means it's time to take the kids outdoors! Join us as we "hop" around Scottsdale and Phoenix area parks all season long. These are super casual, but fun events for you to...

This is a sponsored post where I was invited to attend the Kindness Safari but my opinions are my own and I encourage KINDness. If you are like us you strive to instill good values in your children at a...

This past week my boys and I went to visit Santa at his Headquarters at Scottsdale Fashion Square.  Getting to meet with Santa and talk to him one-on-one is probably one of the most exciting days in a kid's...

This year marks the 3rd Annual Arizona PBS Nerd Walk and it is such a great family friendly event!  Are you a nerd  for PBS?  Science?  Math?  Comic books?  Everyone is a nerd for something!  Nerds of all kinds will...

I love doing crafts with my daughter, Little E. We especially love crafts that are tied to holidays. Halloween crafts are particularly fun. They are easy, and there are so many great ideas out there. I wanted to share...

I don't know about you but when the weather turns cold, it makes me want to bundle up and get out of the house to enjoy some Christmas decorations and run a few errands too! One of the places...

Hello Everyone! It's February and the month of LOVE! We wanted to share some fun kids' crafts we've been doing. February is turning out to be a very busy month for us,  with my daughter's birthday and Valentine's Day....

This post was written and sponsored by our partners at The Children's Museum of Phoenix. Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Attend the Children's Museum's Big Birthday Bash  The Children's Museum of Phoenix opened June 14, 2008 in the glorious,...

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 R&R. Others choose Mexico or...

I almost don't want to write this post- I'm going to let you in on one of my favorite (and free) ways to get a little bit of culture and enjoy some of the best places in the Valley. For...

The holidays are here, and there is nothing more festive than planning some great to-do's for you and your family this holiday season.  In an effort to make the holidays really memorable, we've compiled a comprehensive guide to holiday...

I think gratitude is something that should and can be practiced year round.  I don't necessarily give gifts just to get a "thanks," but I do notice when people are grateful and it makes me feel a little bit...

My daughter started kindergarten about a month ago. Naturally, the start of school brought with it some changes into our lives. One adjustment for me has been trying to learn about her day. For whatever reason, kids like to...

As if our Arizona sunsets aren't enough???...below is a list of fab fireworks options to celebrate Independence Day! Which event(s) are your favorite? Do you traditionally attend one specific fireworks display? AHWATUKEE Red, White and Boom a FREE family event located...

Did you know that this Saturday (September 26th) is National Pancake Day?! Yahoo! If this isn’t a reason to party I don’t know what is. . . .I mean. . . .everyone LOVES pancakes, right?! So I put together a National...

A couple months back we held our first workshop with Savannah Ashley at my favorite boutique in town, frances!  If you have not been to this gem, go now, you will find a collection of the BEST goods in town:...

If you are like me and LOVE celebrating and decorating the house for each and every fun holiday that approaches, then you will LOVE this post! Valentine's is one of my favorites hype up because it just means I...

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 discounted rate. Oh, and don't forget...

Labor Day weekend was a blast for my family! We took a trip to Disneyland with my parents, brother and sister-in-law, and some close family friends. For my mom's birthday she invited me to walk the Disneyland 1/2 Marathon....

Arizona Dance Artistry is now holding open auditions for the Nutcracker 2012! If you have a son or daughter who is age seven or above and loves to dance, this is SUCH a great opportunity. Auditions are FREE!  Last...

I am always trying to find something fun to do inside with my girls during these hot summer months! I found a fantastic blog called the Oopsy Daisy Blog . It has SO many great preschool lesson plans that you can...

It has been all about creativity for me this month after reading Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert. I highly recommend this book if you are looking for inspiration and motivation in your life. This book...

We Loooove our library. We are there easily once a week, usually more. As much as we love the library, it can be difficult to hunt for books with a small child in tow. She wants to look around and...