School is back in full force and kids are bouncing off the walls, literally. I'm running out of time in a day to accomplish tasks while on mom duty. My kids are smart, but bored if I'm not entertaining...
I was thrilled when I found out I was pregnant with my son – thrilled – and absolutely petrified. I was so terrified that I would do something wrong that I sat on my seat for the first trimester....
As a yoga instructor and someone who is pretty into health and fitness, I feel a bit ashamed to say that I have never included meditation in my wellness routine. The recent studies on the benefits of meditation are...
If you’re like me, the official start to summer in Phoenix begins when temperatures are topping out in the triple digits throughout the week... well before the rest of the country. As the mom to a newborn, I have...
Pilates for Moms
Carving out time for a fitness program only gets more challenging when you have little ones in tow. With someone else’s needs always at the forefront of your attention, it can be tempting to blow off your...
Summertime in Phoenix is not my favorite. Every year I tell myself that summer isn't so bad, and then every year I complain all summer long. Now that I have little kids, I hate the desert heat even more....
One thing you should know about me is, I used to be fat. I don't mean "girl fat" when you are a few pounds over the national recommendations. I mean morbidly obese. I stopped weighing myself in high school,...
Dear Postpartum Mom,
I see you. You are beautiful.
I know it’s hard to step on the scale. You may not like the number staring back at you. You may fixate on it. You may shed a few tears over it....
Being a native of this state it's hard to imagine winter any other way. Growing up in Flagstaff for a short while I did get to experience shoveling snow, trick or treating in the snow, and snow days. But since...
The holidays bring all sorts of goodies and food that we don't normally eat. Our family tends to eat pretty clean, however, it started with fudge from a friend, then cinnamon rolls from an aunt and then my mom's famous spinach dip....
The Yoga Hangout
Yoga. I'm already rocking the pants on a regular basis, so might as well actually take a class, right? Okay, I have done yoga in the past but it's been a while. It can be tricky to fit...
In grade school, all of my friends' birthdays seemed to land in October and November. My birthday is November 5th, so I had to be careful to try and plan my birthday party on a weekend with no other...
There is crispness in the air as I step out of my car on a sunny fall day in Arizona. I lace up my dirty hiking boots, throw on my CamelBak, and put my ear buds in. I tuck...
New Baby, New Body
All you have to do is type #postpartum or #postpartumbody and be prepared for the onslaught of images of the remarkable weight loss body comparison pictures. It leaves me to wonder, are all of these images...
I'm a Mom - I am important, needed, and strong.
I knew I would have to say goodbye eventually. I didn't realize beforehand that giving up something I loved so much would be so difficult. How could I say goodbye...
The North Phoenix Moms Blog Family Directory is LIVE and we are so excited to share it with you! We are thrilled to be able to connect YOU, our readers, with incredible businesses in various areas that we regularly...
When you’re running around all morning, getting the kids ready for school, and trying to get yourself going as well, what’s your morning fuel? Smoothies are a great meal-on-the-go for kids and moms. Today we are sharing two nutritious...
This post was sponsored by Hypoxi, however all observations and opinions are my own.
I recently had the opportunity to try out HYPOXI, a low impact exercise method to help burn stubborn fat. This was my first time experiencing this unique form...
I’m well aware of the changes my body has gone through after having three kids, yet I’m always surprised by the way I look in pictures or when I catch a glimpse of my reflection. Who is that heavier...
This may sound a bit simplified, but getting a workout in is how I remain a sane and happy mom. Anybody else with me on that? The mixture of endorphins, plus sweating out all my worries, gives me patience and keeps me...
Do you have any recommendations for preschools or daycares I should consider?
Where are the best mommy and me classes in town?
I'm throwing a birthday party and want referrals on rentals, bakeries, and entertainment!
What are the best family-friendly restaurants in...
You Can Workout! Here's How ...
I have a dream that tomorrow I will wake up at 5am, throw on some workout clothes, put my hair up, and run out the door for an hour long workout. Then I actually...
It’s getting hotter every day here in Phoenix…90s already? How did that happen? Makes me thirsty just thinking about the dry heat jokes that are about to become a daily occurrence. Thankfully, I only have to walk to my...
I love Giada De Laurentiis. If there's anyone in the culinary world I want to be, it's her. She makes four course meals seem effortless; meanwhile, I'm standing over a hot stove two hours in with four half-burned pans...
Think fast: How are you most likely to die? Not to be morbid, but statistically speaking, heart disease makes the top of the list. This fact alone is just one reason the American Heart Association sponsors its annual Phoenix...