Play dates

With summer now in mostly full swing, it creates the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends and family.  When you have little kids, it can be so easy to get caught up in the hoopla of everyday life:...

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...

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...

Oh, hello Fall. We are all so happy to see you again! We can finally carry all the kids through the grocery store parking lot without working up a sweat. And we can send the kids in the backyard...

We have a VERY special play date planned for this Thursday! One of our local authors will be coming to our event location and reading two of her very own books to our West Valley Moms Blog readers and...

We couldn't be more excited to announce the launch of North Phoenix Moms Blog Neighborhood Groups!  We have been so eager to announce them and bring this community of moms in the Phoenix area even closer together. To celebrate we are hosting a LAUNCH...

One of the most enjoyable parts of running this blog is highlighting local events happening in the west valley. I know that I'm always looking for something new and fun to do with my family and wish there were...

While I was aware of LEGOLAND Discovery Center at Arizona Mills, I never thought about going there because LEGOs weren’t our “thing.” But as it turns out, when a boy turns four, LEGOs are THE toy to have. Slowly...

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. And if you don't have...

Last summer in an effort to beat the heat and save money, our family purchased a Groupon for the Arizona Science Center. The offer provided unlimited visits for a family of four from Memorial Day to Labor Day for...

Just a friendly reminder that we will be having our Tolmachoff Farms play date this Friday morning! Come with us as we tour the farm, visit the animals, go through the kid friendly corn maze, pick pumpkins, and eat fresh...

As moms, we all have THOSE mornings.  You know the ones where you can’t seem to keep up.  Kids are hungry, husband is on his way out the door, and you are left to brave the insanity. Baby is...

The temps have been playing around with us but it is the middle of November so they are bound to give in and drop right?! RIGHT!? Well to celebrate the cooler weather and get our munchkins out and about...

There are some people who possess the baby whisperer quality, but I somehow missed that one. I have friends who just couldn't wait to have another baby to cuddle and wear in a baby carrier.  All I could think...

Last month we had one of our best playdates ever! We partnered up with The Cookie Doughjo on this one and it couldn't have been more fun! We had over 50 kiddos participate in this event that really kicked off...

It’s that time of year again friends! The weather is cooling down(ish) and fall is upon us. Time to pack up the fam and get all those fabulous insta pics posted.  More importantly it’s a great time of year...

Thank you to Disney Jr. for the activity kits and Dutch Brothers for the kids cups. My opinions are my own and loved the items provided for this party. Earlier this month, Disney premiered a new show called "Miles From Tomorrowland." As soon...

Moms, March is primed for us! The kiddos are either on spring break or about to be and, oh my, is the valley weather ever in our favor! Heading to a park is a great way to spend the...

Events originally listed at from North Phoenix Family Magazine and Raising Arizona Kids. WEDNESDAY | APRIL 8-29 Disney On Ice This action-packed ice spectacular showcases beloved characters from Disney•Pixar’s Cars and Toy Story 3 and Disney’s Tinker Bell and The Little Mermaid. ...