Fun

Happy May ladies! This is our month to shine! With Mother's Day just having passed, warmer weather, and visions of summer vacation dancing in our minds, it's a good month to celebrate ourselves. As moms we know that each...

Who doesn't like a little fun competition during the hottest season of the year? Did I mention water is involved? There is nothing more exciting than competing to splash your family and friends with water. My nieces, husband, and I recently...

Oh summertime... The joy and struggles are real. I love not having to take my daughter to school every day and then picking her up while having to work my son's nap around that schedule. I love having her home...

It's crunch time! Halloween is less than a week away. . . are you hosting or attending a party? This spooky ghost cake topper would be the perfect addition for any of your chocolaty Halloween treats, and is so...

The Hubbs and I get one date night a month. So I was thrilled when the opportunity to see an advanced screening of The Art of Racing in the Rain fell on date night this month. Grandma was already...

I recently received an adorable book called "Lollipop Seeds that Sprout for Kind Deeds: An Easter Tradition". I have been looking for new, fun traditions to add to our Easter fun each year. After reading it to my girls,...

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...

Get started on your holiday shopping early this weekend and BUY LOCAL at the Front Porch Pickins Vintage Market! The market opens early for you serious shoppers at 8am on Friday, November 13th at Peoria Sports Complex. It closes at...

Last month I wrote about 5 fun summer activities to do with your kids in Phoenix, and this month I wanted to expand on that by sharing the best indoor play areas around the valley. I don't know about...

Masters of Illusion - Believe the Impossible! Masters of Illusion is the largest touring magic show in the world and we are so lucky that it is coming to Phoenix!  The hit television series is in its 6th season and mesmerizes audiences...

We Loooove our library. We are there easily once a week, usually more. As much as we love the library, it can be difficult to hunt for books with a small child in tow. She wants to look around and...

Family photos and I have a love/ hate relationship. I love getting the family all dressed up, I love having pictures to hang on my wall, and I love creating lasting memories. What do I hate about them? Getting...

We want to start off with a huge thank you to our wonderful hosts the Agave Spa at the Westin Kierland for hosting a fantastic Mom's Night Out! This joint MNO with Scottsdale Moms Blog was a night off...

Fall has finally arrived and that means it's time to head out to some of the best pumpkin patches in Arizona! You no longer need an excuse to order your pumpkin spiced lattes, buy all the pumpkin foods at...

When I was in high school, I worked at an aquarium in the Mall of America in Minnesota (it was called Underwater World then but I think they’ve changed the name since I worked there ... it was about a million years...

I don’t know about you, but I love the beach and my hubby and I can’t wait to take my little man to dig his toes in the sand while we play and soak up some sun.  However, this...

We are thrilled to announce that our January dreamcatcher workshop will be at frances, one of our favorite AZ boutiques. This workshop will feature amazingly talented, local artist Savannah Ashley. Bring your girlfriends for a night of fun - snacks...

Recently, five of my mommy tribe friends and I got away for an amazing, and much needed girl’s weekend. The entire time I kept pinching myself because I could not believe that FIVE moms (all with children between the...

Let’s not kid ourselves...summer is right around the corner, and with the temperatures already flirting with the 100 deg. range, we could be in for a long one! If you are anything like me, I tend to find more...

Still haven't made your plans for Valentine's Day? What about hosting a Valentine's Day Craft Night?! Whether you are single or not, a fun idea is to get together with your girls! Us moms can always use some "me...

This past week my boys and I went to visit Santa at his Headquarters at Scottsdale Fashion Square.  Getting to meet with Santa and talk to him one-on-one is probably one of the most exciting days in a kid's...

We mamas need to be able to change our style in the blink of an eye. Who has time to stress over changing your whole outfit? I certainly don't, and when I can change my look by swapping accessories to...

We couldn't be more excited to announce the launch of North Phoenix Moms Blog Neighborhood Groups!  We have been so eager to announce them and bring this community of moms in the Phoenix area even closer together. To celebrate we are hosting a LAUNCH...

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....

Well it happened. Fall is here. World Market released their new Pumpkin Spice coffee beans, saying "it's never too early to enjoy fall flavors." I've already seen Christmas decorations up at Hobby Lobby, and signs going up for where...