Foodie

We're so lucky to live in Phoenix and  to have an amazing food and drink culture, with all this wonderful patio weather all we want to do is meet our friends for afternoon day dates, take a break from...

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...

Lunch at Pei Wei! Last week, the family went to lunch at Pei Wei on Indian School and 44th to checkout the brand new store redesign that just re-opened. We loved it. The kids picked out fried rice, orange chicken...

Have you resigned yourself to the idea that your Thanksgiving turkey will be dry, no matter what? Have you convinced yourself that it's okay because that's what gravy is for? Or maybe worse yet, you have crossed to the...

It’s finally here!  Two Fabulous Days filled with Craft Beer, Wine, Craft Cocktails and Live Music along the Scottsdale Waterfront.  The CrushBrew Festival brings the craft beverage experience together at one event Friday, February 19th and Saturday, February 20th. Your...

  Art by: Fabulous Fabulous Prints I'm a huge believer of buying local especially during the holidays. As a small business owner of Hazel & May, I appreciate the heart and work that goes into quality handmade products. What I love even more...

Another Foodie Friday Recipe from Dala over at Thyme & Tamarind. Seriously ladies...sweets are my weakness. Nothing is too rich for this gal...mega thankful for my height from my dad because of one major sweet tooth. This week I...

This post is sponsored to share about the Grand Opening of Jamba Juice in The Shops at Norterra in Phoenix, AZ. As a long time fan of Jamba Juice I was really excited to take a tour of the new...

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...

And just like that, it's fall. And while some are counting down the days until Christmas, I'm over here anxiously awaiting Halloween. I love Halloween. Not so much the blood, guts, and gore, but more the super cute kids...

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...

My oldest recently started school.  I went back and forth on homeschooling her. Last year we even tried it out for a few months before I took a full time position and returned to work (after staying home for...

Breakfast Oats and Breakfast Cookies - Oats are great for nursing mamas and keeping kids full.  PLUS, anytime we tell our kids they're getting cookies for breakfast ... we've won the day! Pumpkin French Toast Bake - This is one of my favorite...

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:...

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...

Picky Eaters. We all have little ones that are picky to some degree. Here are some quick tips that have worked for me in getting my kiddos to eat. Play with Your Food Even though we don't encourage it on the...

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 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...

Coconut oil is becoming more and more of a widely used product.  It has become a staple in many households for a variety of reasons.  Coconut oil is such a versatile substance that can be used in lots of...

It's that time of year again where so many of us resolve to eat better and get more active (can you relate?)  I don't enjoy dieting, I love eating good food, in moderation...most of the time.  And I'm here...

  Ok, are any of you sick of avocado toast? Lets be honest, is that even POSSIBLE? We are still obsessed with this perfectly balanced quick option for breakfast or anytime you need a quick snack.   Ingredients: Favorite bread A ripe but firm...

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...

Are visions of Thanksgiving preparations dancing through your head already? We love gathering with family and friends to celebrate and reflect this time of year. If you are still on the hunt for the perfect recipe or activities for...

All of these meals below are easy ingredient meals that you can keep on-hand in case you just don't have time to shop and prepare a more complicated meal. Also all of these items are found at Trader Joe's...

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...