Foodie

We recently had the pleasure of touring Queen Creek Olive Mill and were blown away with the experience....pssst you can tour too!  They are Arizona's only producer of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and are located in Queen Creek. Their mill boasts over...

Who says Southern food and healthy eating don't go together?  Sure, you can find all the comfort and fried goodness you want in most Southern restaurants.  But, can you find vegetables that are sophisticated and elevated, modern, and with...

It seems like food has always had a negative effect on my body. From a young age I remember telling my parents that hot dogs gave me headaches.  My family chalked it up to me being dramatic. That is...

Tangy lime, sweet strawberry, cooling cucumber – however you shake it up we all love a good margarita! National Margartia Day on Feb. 22 is a great time to raise a glass and several local Valley restaurants are offering...

Happy Friday guys! So we are bringing you another fun Disney themed kids snack (Psst did you see our HIGH FLYING Planes Carrot Snack?!) This is a simple and fun Frozen Olaf character treat. We are giving you a...

If you're looking for something to do for date night this week, or maybe a night out with your girlfriends, I have a great idea that's completely different from the usual dinner and a movie. How about dinner and...

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...

I don’t know about you but brunch may be my most favorite meal. I just love breakfast foods! And if I can get a second breakfast and no lunch (lunch is my least favorite meal) in a day it...

If you are looking for family friendly, well priced Italian food, then Mici Italian is a must try. This Colorado based, family-owned business just opened its first location in Gilbert, just south of Power and Ray. Upon arrival you see...

These are the PERFECT no-bake gift for your loved one or simply for you! You may even have most of the ingredients on hand! I think the best part of these is the incredible perfection of sweetness, crunch and chocolate...

Ah yes, I can remember when the first Flower Child opened up off of Camelback and 44th St.  I remember tasting that first sip of kombucha they have on tap and biting into that amazing piece of grass fed...

Okay, so we’ve handed out our Halloween candy, jumped on the #pumpkinspiceeverything train, feasted on turkey and all the accompanying carbs… that means we are officially in the throes of the holiday season. Things are about to get real....

Have you visited the The Herb Box recently? They have some great new summer menu items that you are going to want to try. The Herb Box is one of our favorite Arizona restaurants. The house made sweet potato...

Play ball! Spring Training is around the corner in Arizona and these Valley restaurants are serving home-run deals to celebrate! Streets of New York - Local family-owned pizzeria Streets of New York are giving guests a home-run deal this spring...

We are starting a new on-going series entitled Neighborhood Highlights. We will be featuring different restaurants, boutiques, parks, coffee joints, ice cream shops, date locations, and more. We hope to introduce you to some of our favorite places in...

I'm always looking for great, healthy eateries to add to our family's dining out repertoire. Now dining out and healthy eating don't always go hand in hand but here are two strategies I use as a mom and nutritionist...

Valentine's Day is approaching and we are neck-deep in the candy-laden holidays that began way back on Halloween. While your kids might have visions of chalky conversation hearts dancing in their heads, I want to chat about a sweet...

If you read How to Survive Summer in Phoenix as a Mom, you know that learning to make Homemade Mexican Popsicles was on my list of things to do this year.   After two attempts, I have honed in on...

In addition to the specials we shared earlier, here are a few more places in the valley to celebrate National Margarita day! Grab a friend and take advantage of these salty deals. Thirsty Lion Gastropub Celebrate National Margarita Day at Thirsty...

Can you believe that fall is here?! I mean, let's be honest, I'm writing this with rain falling down and a current temperature of 72. That's some serious "fall" for Phoenix given the last 4 months! I cannot wait....

The perfect quick and easy breakfast for any mom on the go!  Sometimes, when making sure our family gets fed and out the door in the morning, we can overlook taking care of and feeding ourselves.  Well this egg sandwich makes...

This incredible guide to kids eat free in Phoenix is sponsored by our friends at Otro Cafe.  We are so thrilled to feature this amazing resource and hope it saves you and your family a few dollars, while offering you...

It’s almost here! Mother’s Day is our annual culmination of sleep deprivation, self-sacrifice and a whole lotta love. And really, what better way to celebrate us, and the super bowl of motherhood, than a Sunday brunch? Well, maybe brunch...

It's always the right time for pizza, and here in Phoenix we are so lucky to have a variety of incredible pizza offerings you will want to try! Here are a few pizza parlors to add to your list-...

In honor of my recently heightened sugar addiction, due to pregnancy no doubt, I would like to pay tribute to one of my many favorite places to indulge.  Most recently because of their closeness to my house and the...