As a chronic dieter and disordered eating recoverer, I know well how body weight and the scale can severely mess up your self-image. I used to step on that devilish little black box every single morning without fail to...
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...
Oftentimes, we reach the holidays in a reflective mood: What went right or wrong this past year? What can we change for the better in the new year? Sometimes we reach December with lots of goals for January, and...
As we head back into the routines of Fall and especially for those of us with school aged littles, well, it's necessary to mix. it. up. So I've created two epic playlists for the mamas out there! One is...
How are you doing, friend? I mean really? This past year has been a dumpster fire. Insanely tumultuous. Baffling and blessed. A few days into the New Year and it already seems as if we require a reset from...
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...
No matter if it’s your first baby, or fourth, taking care of a new baby is difficult. Exhaustion, mom guilt, older siblings, and daily responsibilities tend to monopolize a new mom’s attention, putting her postpartum care on the back...
1 out of 3 Americans report that they don't get enough sleep each night.
Imagine this: You find yourself laying in bed struggling to fall asleep. Again. You look at the clock. It's 3:00 am. The urge to know how...
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...
Ahh, midwinter. Finding the natural remedies and rhythm of this season can help us to thrive as mothers and families.
Even in Phoenix, the coolness has permeated the air. The reaction to the cold comes as quite a shock to...
I'm not a dieter and I'm not really into resolutions. I just don't feel like I can ever make either work for me.
So, here are a couple of my tips, that I try to practice, for eating better all...
With the holiday season in the rearview mirror, and the world in the state that it's in, stress seems to still be lingering, and even compounding. We understand that real problems require real answers, and that a spa day...
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...
Pregnant and wondering if it's safe to use self-tanning products? This guide will address if self-tanners are safe enough for pregnant women, what to look for when shopping for self-tanner, and a list of some of the best self-tanners...
Thank you to our campaign sponsors at We Can Do This for supporting Phoenix Moms and the safety of our families. This content was paid for by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. To find a COVID-19...
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....
At this point, you have probably seen an adorable baby wearing a white helmet when you have been out and about. This helpful helmet is called a DOC Band, and my 6 month old little guy is currently sporting...
Healthy habits have always been part of my life but lately they had been overlooked and, quite frankly, ignored for the last year or so.
Leading up to being forty really got me into thinking that I need to welcome healthy...
So, you're here. Reading this blurb about addiction and recovery and the 1000 foot view. Addiction in the 21st. Addiction in the time of a pandemic. Addiction as a mother/wife/friend/woman. I will give you a short brief about who...
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...
"Middle School Can Be A Wild Ride"
A couple of years ago, one of my son's elementary school teachers summarized perfectly the tween years. My son was approaching 6th grade and I asked for her thoughts. She said, "Be prepared....
Are you done hearing the term “self-care” because you are doing all the “things” but not really feeling any better? You choked down the green juice in the morning, downloaded your favorite meditation app, and scheduled your exercise. And...