Foodie

Looking for an easy and healthy dish to feed the fam?  Look no further.  Zucchini noodles are a great alternative to regular noodles and your picky eaters might not even know they are vegetables!  This recipe keeps things simple with olive oil, parmesan cheese...

Remember those days when you could watch a football game in its entirety? Nobody was constantly declaring “I’m hungry!” as if you were the keeper of all the food in the house and there wasn’t a perpetual pile of...

With cold (ish) weather upon us, my taste bud all of a sudden go from wanting all the lightly dressed vegetables to all the warm comforting soups and stews. Chili is a staple in my household when the weather...

Ready for fall? I sure am! I am eagerly waiting for the temperatures to decrease gradually and the scent of pumpkin spice to fill my home. As we get ready for Fall, I wanted to share one of my...

In the heart of urban Phoenix is a great hangout spot and restaurant that serves fresh, health-focused food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Their burgers are plump and juicy, their salads are fresh and light, the pastries are baked...

It is the PERFECT time of year to enjoy a nice cup of hot cocoa... and it to make it a little more festive, why not add some peppermint?!  The peppermint makes a superb addition to hot cocoa... a...

We recently took a family vacation in and around Arizona and it was amazing! Be sure to read my recent post on how to travel with kids here, because this is the perfect vacation to bring your kids on....

Introducing “Get Out the Mad” Cookies, inspired by the PBS KIDS show, DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD!  Baking these cookies with children not only hones math skills, but also encourages conversations around an array of emotions, which helps social emotional skill development. In order to make...

Introducing a new regular column on the West Valley Moms Blog! Each month we will take an idea from Pinterest, try it out and let you know if it is worth your time.. or not. Some of the projects...

Here ye, here ye!  If you're looking for the best new gathering space, a place to do a little work, maybe grab some food and a drink with a friend, possibly enjoy a swing dance lesson, pinata making or...

Con Amore, Per Favore. A few weeks ago, the North Phoenix Moms Blog team was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to dine at the Wink 24, a new restaurant located in the Biltmore Fashion Park, and it is safe...

The Instant Pot  is one of the most popular cooking tools used in a kitchen. As a working mom, it has been my saving grace on more occasions than I can count. Not only does it live up to it's...

We all rely on a good drive-through chain for our java sometimes, but there are so many wonderful coffee houses to explore in Phoenix. So good news for all you tired mamas, we're sharing the top ten coffee houses...

Today we have a simple DIY from local AZ mom + photographer Jessica Flecky of Flecky Fotography. You have seen other awesome How To's from Jessica HERE & HERE! It's that time of year when the cool weather really brings the need for...

Let's talk about pasta, it's comfort food at its best.  Every person has a preference for how they prefer their bowl of noodles.  Some love those long strands of fresh noodles soaked in homemade tomato sauce topped with giant...

When the temperatures finally dip below 90 degrees in Phoenix, it is time to dust off that slow cooker! In our household, we have a tradition of slow cooking on Sundays. We try to make it a rule to...

It’s that time of year for those favorite family recipes! It seams like this is the time of year when everyone finds themselves in the kitchen a little more whether it’s prepping those wonderful holiday dishes or baking some delicious...

One of my primary goals for 2024 is cooking more home-cooked meals and not relying on take out as much as I was. With that being said, I started experimenting with different recipes that were easy, quick, and delicious....

Mother's Day Granola and Melon The perfect dish to serve on Mother's Day.  Simple, delicious and good for you. INGREDIENTS Numbers correlate to layers of the stack starting from the bottom up. (1) Granola (2) Honeydew finely diced (3) Second layer granola (4)...

This is a sponsored post. We had the opportunity to review product for this post. Our opinions are our own and this post is an honest one.  Handmade Sushi in just 6 steps.  Here's how + YOUR CHANCE TO WIN...

Summer is upon us and if you’re like me, the thought and reality of triple digit temperatures makes you want to escape to a cool, dark place until it’s over (see you in October!). Add a summer birthday party...

If your kids are similar to mine, their two favorite types of chicken are either the dinosaur chicken nuggets that you buy in the frozen section at your favorite grocery store, or Chick-fil-A nuggets. I have tried offering several...

(Photo credit in links below) Tis the season where we gather with those we hold nearest and dearest to our hearts and give thanks for all of the beauty in our lives. We laugh, we reminisce, we play games, we...

Melt is a new comer to the scene and already quite popular in the downtown area and I know why, do you?  They make their ice cream fresh and yes, that makes it local too!  Throughout the year they...

California Pizza Kitchen has a new menu... and it's not just pizzas and salads! North Phoenix Moms Bloggers were invited to dine at California Pizza Kitchen Biltmore to sample their #newcpk menu... along with some dishes they are known and loved for!...