Play dates

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...

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...

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 join us this Wednesday at...

It's time for another Happy Hostess from me, Jen. This one actually comes from my own archives when my second son turned two and we threw him a Dino Party! This party was "dino-mite" with lots of bright colors and patterns. We...

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...

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...

Here are three toddler tested playdate themes to keep your little ones engaged during the summer. 1. Gone Fishing! Guess where all the items were purchased? At the dollar store! It is always my first go-to for every toddler playdate! Looking to...

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...

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...

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...

Playdate cards. Annoyingly cute or useful? I can't decide, but I kept it simple, no animals - no pics of my kids - or "I'm Ellie's Mom!" sentiments here. Really it was a utilitarian decision to produce these cards. Now, I won't...

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...

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...

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...

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 get their wiggles and giggles...

PlayGrounds Fun Zone "Where kids want to play and parents want to stay!" Now, doesn't that sound great?! Well, if you're looking for a great place to gather and hang out (both kids and parents), look no further. PlayGrounds is a Café, Fun...

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...

Whether your little pilots are having snack time, a birthday celebration or going to see Planes in theaters these little carrot Dusty Crophoppers won't disappoint. This snack is made up of carrots (3 total - one whole, one halved...

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:...

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...

At our contributor's meeting last month, we all quickly got excited about the idea of having a play date each month where we did something to give back to the community. We are so happy to be starting this monthly "tradition" and hope...

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...

This morning a little boy hit my daughter on the head. Hard. And on purpose.  I paused when it happened to see what she'd do so that I didn't overreact and cause her to get more upset. Before he could...

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...