Holiday

When I was little pudding cups were my favorite afternoon snack.  I used to make chocolate cream pies with whipped cream and put graham cracker crumbs right in the snack cup.  I love pudding and s'mores almost equally as...

Dear Love Bug (ironic considering the topic of this letter...), Just a few day ago I had the good fortune of being one of the parents in attendance at your 1st grade Valentine's Day party! During those 90 minutes or...

I don't know about you, but I'm not a big fan of change. Change is inevitable, but it takes me a while sometimes to adjust to it and feel at ease. October through December is my favorite time of...

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...

Tis the day we give Thanks for all of the things in our lives that make it better. The little things and the big ones. The ones that are celebrated on Hallmark cards, and the ones that more subtly...

"If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated,”  Carter G. Woodson February 2021 is the start of our...

I grew up in Minnesota where the 4th of July is right in the middle of the best season - SUMMER, so it was always one of my favorite holidays. Fast forward to now, where I feel like I live...

I'm a terrible cook. No, seriously...when my husband and I were first married, cereal and grilled cheese were a staple in the house. Being a new wife while playing college soccer, finishing my final semester of college, and student...

Here we are once again....the stockings are hung, the Pinterest inspired cookies have been made, ugly sweaters have been donned, the elf has been "shelved" just about 873 times, and you have officially sung aloud to Mariah Carey's "All...

Ahhhhhhhhh...Thanksgiving.  Everybody's favorite holiday, right?  The food, the family--and no presents to buy! Although some whippersnappers are trying things like duck and tofurkey as alternatives to the traditional bird, pretty much everyone knows that Thanksgiving means turkey and all the...

Remember back in the day when all you wanted on Valentine's Day was a red rose from your boyfriend and you didn’t even care if it was from the gas station (you know the rose I’m talking about. ....

The Shops at Norterra are gearing up for Halloween and they have some exciting deals & fun events going on to kick it off! We are SO excited about the holiday season approaching and can't wait to have some...

If you've been watching Pinterest, you know that there are some amazing Ideas for Low-Contact Trick-or-Treating. We have a few ideas to help you create festivities that are set up to be safe as well as fun. Moms have been...

West Valley Moms Blog would like to honor all who have served our country, we thank you for protecting our freedom.  

Can you guys believe that it's November already?! I sure can't but I am super excited to decorate for the holidays. I wanted to do a super easy DIY fall wreath for those of you who want to get creative...

We all know someone who falls asleep on the nearest recliner right after eating Thanksgiving dinner. Not only do they miss out on family fun, but they also miss out on eating Pumpkin pie too! Sleepiness or a lack...

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...

The Mom Made Market is coming soon! We have loved attending this Market for the last two years and we always find the cutest decor, jewelry, gifts and food finds!  We have 5 tickets to giveaway to 5 lucky readers....

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...

Sensory play for preschoolers is fun and incredibly beneficial. It's something parents (or caregivers) and children can enjoy together. Sensory play involves the use of the five senses. To babies and toddlers, sensory play comes completely naturally to them as...

I love America, food, friends, and fireworks, which naturally means that the Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. One thing I really appreciate about this holiday is that it’s easy. Celebrating usually means a low-key BBQ...

I want to share how my family says no to the holiday crazy and chaos. I used to run around like a crazy lady this time of year, cramming in all the things, barely sleeping, being insanely stressed, and still...

I know, I know. Most of you may be shaking your heads wondering what is wrong with us that we “ruin” Christmas for our kids by not indulging in the “magic” of Christmas. Trust me, we didn’t come to...

Celebrate child health day with inspiration from your favorite childhood memories!  I remember, as a kid, hopping on my bike, cruising the neighborhood with my sisters, our crimped and feathered hair blowing in the wind as our acid wash jean...

With Halloween being right around the corner and COVID-19 restrictions still in place, the big question arises: Will Halloween be “cancelled” this year? The answer, happily, is no—not if we adopt the right attitude. Halloween is not cancelled. Trick-or-treating...