Foodie

  Who doesn't love some Trader Joe's in their life? I find myself there at least once a week. With so many goodies to try, I asked my fellow contributors to share their fave things from TJ's and today's Foodie Friday...

It's Fall and what does that mean?  Cooler weather (finally!), wearing flannel shirts, drinking hot coffee and PUMPKIN BEER! :)  There are so many pumpkin beers out there so I decided to put a few to the test.  Find out what...

Every year when fall rolls around, most people look forward to Starbucks PSL. Me? I immediately crave a pumpkin cream cheese muffin... the PCCM! But at 420 calories and nearly $3 bucks a piece, I had to find an...

It's the season! You know the season for pumpkins, colored leaves and costumes! Your going to be seeing lots of pumpkin eats around these parts and we aren't ashamed of it one bit. Hehe! For this Foodie Friday Guest post we are...

A little while back, I was given the opportunity to have $100 worth of food delivered to my doorstep- um, yes please!! We were right in the middle of a big move and were living in transition between houses....

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....

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...

It's National Lemonade Day! & of the thousands of sips of lemonade that have been had since I've moved to Phoenix, no other compares to the lemonade found at . . . drumroll please . . . Middle Eastern Bakery Start sipping and you...

You're gonna need a bigger plate.   And an excuse to eat waffles?  Next week is Shark Week and what better way to celebrate than making these super simple Shark Week Waffles. You will need: Waffles (1 and a quarter per serving) ...

  If you are like me, then you are about to embark on the wonderful journey that is packing lunches EVERY.SINGLE.DAY. I am a little concerned that my daughter will tire of her traditional and very loved PB&J sandwiches! I...

Whether your little pilots are having snack time, a birthday celebration or going to see Planes in theaters these little carrot Dusty Crophoppers won't disappoint. This snack is made up of carrots (3 total - one whole, one halved...

Looking for a date night spot? We are so lucky to have some amazing choices in Phoenix, and Sam Fox knows his stuff. You'll get more than good eats when you visit a Fox restaurant, you'll get a full...

Guys, today's theme is that of the wonderful cookie or Granookie as the down right delicious makin foodie diva Dala says. And you know something about today's theme? I don't mind it one bit. I'm seriously not "that girl"...

YAWN! Who all made it to our Moms Night Out last night?! Well today I'm sooooo craving some tea AND/OR coffee to pick me up...I really want to nap the day away. Alas, the daily deal must go on....

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...

Foodie Friday is here ladies! I’m sharing my amazing sandwich recipe because I literally get asked all the time about these, which were the main course at my Bridal Shower, over four years ago. So clearly, these little guys don’t...

It's foodie Friday! Today I'm featuring a recipe from my dear friend Dala over at Thyme and Tamarind. Keep your eye on this food blogger because she will probably be seen around here now and again and she is...

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...

Every year I get questions like the following... "You aren't eating turkey?"  "What are you going to eat on Thanksgiving?" "Oh, are you going to have some tofurkey?"  The answers are no, a lot and no! ;)  I was...

(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...

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...

I eat a mostly vegetarian diet. Yes, I am an "almost vegetarian" who occasionally eats meat. For the most part, only seafood makes it into my diet (I love my sushi!). I cook vegetarian meals at home and occasionally splurge...

When it comes to mealtime for our little ones, there is one rule that many of us (myself included) have to remind ourselves of on a regular basis: Just because we do not like a food doesn't mean that...

Hello! This is my first blog post for West Valley Moms Blog and although I had planned on writing about gratitude (next time!), I thought it appropriate with today being Valentine's Day to write about a few of my...

Over the summer I started making these smoothies when I noticed my son started eating everything but his veggies. I want to make sure he eats well, and I while I will always offer veggies with meals, I also...