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Tribe may be a buzzword these days, but I highly condone its overuse because of its importance to me. Moms and women in general need a "tribe" — a group of close friends that we can call at 4:00...

The other day, a girl that I don’t know very well asked me if I was pregnant….I am not. {insert eyeroll here} I sarcastically replied, “No. But thank you.” Knowing her, even the little that I do, I know...

It’s that time of year again friends! The weather is cooling down(ish) and fall is upon us. Time to pack up the fam and get all those fabulous insta pics posted.  More importantly it’s a great time of year...

I had never been camping until a few years ago when my husband and I thought it would be a fun tradition for our family to start. Our first trip was not long after our oldest daughter turned two....

Since my son was born, I have been looking forward to taking him to Disneyland (not an exaggeration). I have such fond memories going there as a child that I couldn’t wait to share these memories with my son....

Summer is well underway and it’s that time, once again, to read all of the latest and greatest thing to do in Phoenix to keep kiddos and parents entertained. Let’s have some fun! Jaw-some July: Sharks Invade Odysea Aquarium All...

We have compiled a comprehensive list of the Best Fireworks in Phoenix and surrounding areas for the 4th of July. There are endless options and activities for your family to enjoy!  Tuesday, July 3rd Anthem's Independence Day Celebration *FREE* The event will...

It has been all about creativity for me this month after reading Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert. I highly recommend this book if you are looking for inspiration and motivation in your life. This book...

As summer quickly approaches, so do the scorching temperatures and with kids that means long days inside the house. In order to beat cabin fever, I have put together a list of my family's favorite indoor play areas in Phoenix! 1. Whipples...

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and it is of utmost importance that I make a P.S.A on what moms really want for Mother’s Day. Let’s face it, our partners can struggle with ideas of what to get...

I have a new favorite "F" word... it's 40. Fierce, feisty, fabulous 40. I enjoyed this milestone in mid-air en route to Sydney, Australia with my family late last year, and since then I've been dedicated to having my...

Mama you endure a lot each day! You are strong, you have endurance and you learn more each day. Your day looks very different from your childless days, yet you wouldn't trade a single one. So often we find...

If your house is anything like mine, you're busy. Between work, school, kids, after-school activities and just life, WE ARE BUSY! Sometimes, I go to bed at night wondering how the entire day went by without any real quality time...

I'm normally one to sit down and reflect and try to find connections and go 'deep' when I write. Maybe it's the change in seasons as we head into spring, or the seriousness that surrounds us everywhere else in...

It seems that more and more, holidays have become an excuse to pump our littles with presents and sweets in the name of Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Easter. Between school parties and themed candies for every holiday imaginable, I...

Moms, March is primed for us! The kiddos are either on spring break or about to be and, oh my, is the valley weather ever in our favor! Heading to a park is a great way to spend the...

Hey Mamas,  I've been trying to get into this whole podcast thing... I know late to the game.  But, it seemed so overwhelming and I didn't know where to start or even who to listen to or what it...

Becoming a first time mom can feel isolating at times, especially if you are the only one in your friend group with a child. I clearly remember wondering if my nextdoor neighbor, a mom with a little boy the...

It's here! The time we've all been waiting for! We endure the hot summers and sporadic winters for SPRING! Below you'll find spring events in Phoenix for everyone and everything! From date nights, to family events, to girl time...

As moms ourselves, we know that finding the perfect summer camps mean fun-filled, and stress-free summers!  We are eager to present our 2018 Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps in Phoenix, and hope it provides you some insight as you...

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Is it just me or does this holiday come with really high expectations? Particularly, expectations about love and intimacy? With that in mind... Let's talk about sex, baby. Last Fall, I went to Nine...

Valentine's Day will always hold a special place in my heart, as it's when my husband asked me to be his "official" girlfriend (we were 16 at the time!). But as I get older Valentine's Day just doesn't have...

Love is in the air and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Not sure what to do with the family? On Friday, February 9th, The Shops at Norterra at I-17 and Happy Valley Road in North Phoenix hosts...

I just want to start this post by saying I love my pediatrician. I’ve known her over ten years and trust her with my kids' lives (literally.) But, loving someone doesn’t mean you’re always truthful and I’ve told my...

Just recently I have been trying to declutter and simplify our home.  In an interest of full disclosure, I jumped on The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, bandwagon—it’s a great read. There are, however, just somethings I cannot get rid of.   We...