Holiday

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...

Find yourself some green and check out some of our favorite ideas to celebrate St. Patrick's day! Whether you want to celebrate at home or bring the whole family out on an adventure, here are seven lucky options to celebrate...

  It's November and you know what that means? Thankfulness I've seen so many posts on Facebook or other social media platforms about 30 day challenges to speak, write or say what you are thankful for everyday in the month of November....

Disclosure: Some supplies were provided by Oriental Trading for the purposes of completing this craft.   Just 4 days left in 2014 and our house is New Year's ready.  The trimmings are down and the tree is boxed up.  We don't do...

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...

The holidays are quickly approaching, and I can't wait! If you are like me, you may already be thinking of gift ideas and making lists. My husband is a typical guy, and what he wants never really changes -...

Well, the holiday season is in full swing, which means wonderful music, decorations, and events… and also extra responsibilities, events, and stress.  Hopefully your December is trending more towards the wonderful-ness than the stressfulness!   If you’re like me, and some...

'Tis the season for giving, which can equate to a season of stress and spending too much money! Since we’ve embarked on a financial freedom journey, I am sticking to minimal, yet meaningful, gift giving this season. Both sets of...

I'm having a serious holiday identity crisis and it's reaching the height of its intensity this week before Christmas. My perceptive three-year-old has been asking a lot of questions about Santa, my Pinterest boards are blowing up with cooler moms'...

With the New Year upon us, we all have a chance to reset.  Drop the woes of the past year and start fresh.  It brings a time of New Year's Resolutions.  For me, always ends up being time to...

One of the best parts of the Christmas season for me is sharing my favorite holiday movies with my son, and I'm feeling this year... Christmas 2015... just may be my year... finally! I don't know what I was...

Mother's Day gifts can often cause a lot of stress both for you as the receiver and the giver. There is one gift that keeps on giving- houseplants. Houseplants are a great way to add a touch of nature...

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

Moms are always busy buying for everyone else in the family, for extended family, for friends, and let's face it ... for everyone! This is all the more reason to get gifts that moms actually want and will remember!...

Among the many people you are buying gifts for this holiday season, be sure your children’s teachers are on the list. This is a perfect opportunity to show your appreciation for the love and wisdom they share with their...

The triple digit temperatures are no longer a given which means it is time for Phoenix families to emerge from our reverse hibernation. Here are 7 family favorite activities to add to your fall bucket list! Take a Hike. Hands...

The holidays are here, and there is nothing more festive than planning some great to-do's for you and your family this holiday season.  In an effort to make the holidays really memorable, we've compiled a comprehensive guide to holiday...

Eeeeek Halloween is almost here and that means: Cool weather. High kick! Costumes. How fun! Candy. Yum yum! Are you a last minute mama?! Then check out these DIY Costumes on Pinterest for some inspiration.  Here are some fun ones we had...

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...

I don't know about you but when the weather turns cold, it makes me want to bundle up and get out of the house to enjoy some Christmas decorations and run a few errands too! One of the places...

As you know, Leap Day (February 29) only comes around once every four years, and these local businesses are making it an extra special occasion for those celebrating a Leap Day birthday! Over Easy – Calling all Leap Day Birthdays! Are you one...

These are the PERFECT no-bake gift for your loved one or simply for you! You may even have most of the ingredients on hand! I think the best part of these is the incredible perfection of sweetness, crunch and chocolate...

As if our Arizona sunsets aren't enough???...below is a list of fab fireworks options to celebrate Independence Day! Which event(s) are your favorite? Do you traditionally attend one specific fireworks display? AHWATUKEE Red, White and Boom a FREE family event located...

Dad's can be pretty tricky to shop for so we put together 10 awesome local gifts you can get for him this Father's Day! Does dad have a beard? Make sure to check out Beard Essentials.  Their products are all...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to listen to your wonderful holiday playlist! Not just so that you are part of the holiday cheer, but because listening to music is good for you! Yes, you read that...