Children's Activities

Photo credit Hide Obara | Blake Bronstad | Jessica Flecky One thing I love about fall in Phoenix is that it's finally cool enough to go outside for more than a few minutes at a time (OK, I...

I'm back, with another way for families to have fun and give back to their communities! Foam Glow 5K is a nighttime fun run that all ages can enjoy.  Dressed in everything from a t-shirt and shorts to neon tutus...

I am the first to admit, I am no artist. I think I am the "creative" type because I love to write. I also love to combine colors and learn new techniques to create jewelry for Hazel and May,...

This is a sponsored post. We received Disney Live! performance tickets. My opinions are my own and my review is always honest. Are your kids huge Disney fans like mine are?! We love to take them to Disney on Ice...

Hello, Good Neighbors!  I have another wonderful family-friendly volunteer opportunity for you! Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is a non-profit Christian organization committed to feeding God’s children hungry in body and spirit. The approach is simple: children and adults hand-pack...

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...

With Grandparents Day coming up quick I put together a fun printable that you can use for a sweet gift to those special family members in your littles' lives. I kept it pretty simple with the design to allow for...

Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” - Emilie Buchwald School is starting up again, you will see it again and again: read, read, read to your kids. As someone who loves reading myself, I am a big believer in...

A couple months back we hosted a workshop all about essential oils at an amazing local dining spot, Cibo.  Our event was located in their Carriage House, which if you have not been to, is the PERFECT spot to host a...

To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Joker, Very Awesome Girls PHX and Project Hero are teaming up for a fun­ filled back to school fundraiser! At the Joker's Back to School Bash they will be accepting donations of school supplies* to benefit Tonalea Elementary School...

I love volunteering! There are so many worthy organizations in need of our time and talent, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by it all. And then there’s the age-old question of “What do I do with the kids while...

We did everything we were supposed to do: We purchased everything on the school-supply list, even the optional stuff for the class to share. We've gotten the requisite back-to-school haircut. We've bought a new school wardrobe, trekking from store...

I can’t quite believe it’s that time of year again. . . . Back to School! First day jitters can affect everyone. . . children, parents, and even teachers. This year is especially bittersweet for me because my little...

It's true there's plenty of other fish in the sea, but why would you want a fish if you have a mermaid?" - Unknown Every ounce of me LOVES the water and now it's inherited by my children who are...

Wow, this summer has certainly flown by! Before we know it--maybe even this week--the kids will be going back to school. Eep! We wanted to do a few things to get ourselves in the back-to-school mindset. Pinterest, of course, has...

Nothing says summer like a popsicle, am I right? And popsicles are the perfect summer party food for kids and adults because they are inexpensive and they taste delicious! The inspiration for this party actually came from this cute pinwheel...

  Our family is currently planning our VERY FIRST Disney vacation. I’m very excited, but a little overwhelmed with all the “helpful” advice that can be found after a Google search. There’s page upon page of articles and blog posts...

The migration season for Phoenicians is upon us! It seems that almost everyone I know is packing up their car and heading out on family road trips to escape the soaring triple digit temps. Normally, we are one of...

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...

I love America, food, friends, and fireworks, which naturally means that the Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. One thing I really appreciate about this holiday is that it’s easy. Celebrating usually means a low-key BBQ...

So my little guy turned 5 last Thursday. FIVE! I can’t believe it. He’s growing way too fast, but that’s an entirely different blog post. Now for this one… I don’t want to sound ungrateful, but at his birthday party...

Let's face it.  When it comes to keeping young kids occupied, we moms have to get creative sometimes. But a project doesn't have to be super complicated for kids to enjoy it. I try to do things with my...

Before I had my daughter, I didn't have many friends. I worked a lot and spent most of my non-working hours with my husband. We had some couple friends here and there and I had some friends through work,...

Well, the inevitable has happened. The long, hot days of summer have arrived in the desert. The last month was uncharacteristically kind to us desert dwellers.....so much so in fact, that perhaps, we were in the slightest bit of...

So my 4 year old is reading! Sure it's just mini picture books like "The Cat on the Mat" and "Will is Ill" but he is reading and not just memorizing like he used to do. It was so...