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....
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...
Fall is finally here! And let's all admit it, it's the best time of the year. Fall means it is time to bust out those comfy sweaters and enjoy the outdoors, delicious food, and amazing autumn scents. And hopefully...
It recently occurred to me that in general practice, we don’t often take the time to tell someone how amazing we think they are until it’s too late, if at all. It seems that it isn’t until someone’s passing...
Next to Thanksgiving, the 4th of July is one of my all time favorite holidays. I love that it is so family oriented and is an enjoyable holiday at any age.
My favorite memory of the 4th of July is...
Looking for fun trunk-or-treat events around town? We've got you covered.
Truck-or-Treat North Valley Community Church
October 29th 6 - 8pm
Scary or silly, princess or superhero – put on your favorite costume and bring the whole family to Truck or Treat...
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...
Passover has always held such a special place in my heart because it was the one holiday every year where our family all gathered together in celebration. The tables were always larger for Passover than any other holiday, and...
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...
Pink. Gold. Black and white... what's not to love about that color combination and this fun and adorable Valentine's Day Dessert table? When I found this black and white striped gossamer fabric, I just knew I had to have...
Hello Holiday Season. This time of year is pure magic for our sweet kiddos—Santa, presents, holiday baking, the list goes on. For us parents working behind-the-scenes, this time of year can bring stress and seemingly mile-long to-do lists.
One item...
'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...
It's that time of the year. You know, when us moms start to dream of organizing our homes after the chaos of Christmas has settled!
We look at tools:
And see the systems others are doing:
And think to ourselves, Can this...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at The Shops at Norterra!
Stop by and get all your Holiday shopping done in one location. Plus, if you spend a total of $200 or more in a single day...
With summer now in mostly full swing, it creates the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends and family. When you have little kids, it can be so easy to get caught up in the hoopla of everyday life:...
It's officially fall y'all. Can you believe it?! And even though Arizona isn't completely done with the warm temperatures during the day, we're finally getting those cooler mornings and evenings. I was so excited to start my fall ritual of...
It is almost that time of year when all of the big holidays quickly stumble upon us, but I wanted to throw another one at you that is not nearly as popular, but still has a huge purpose. This...
It's 3 days until Christmas and lots of us have everything done but some of us don't! Hehe! No matter where you fall on that list we wanted to share this easy holiday gift idea with you!
Thank you to...
I absolutely love repurposing anything into something else useful or cute. Today, I want to show you how to make headbands out of a t-shirt. I always keep old t-shirt that my husband is giving up, ones that have...
(Originally published in 2016)
The 4th of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. Spending time with family, BBQs, being on the lake and sparklers! I’ve lived in AZ for 12 years now and have learned that the...
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'd like to think that I have the time to get all Pinterest-y for my family on major holidays. There's just one problem with all those boards and pins...I never get around to actually doing them. And while I...
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...
Trimmings such as tinsel, long loved holiday ornaments and glowing lights adorn our Christmas trees every year.
Have you ever thought about WHY?
Every families tree has a story to tell, about why they decorate it the way they do. Some of our trees...
Christmas morning magic is a little intense in my family. I came to this realization when my youngest son was 18 months old.
You see, he went to bed in a quiet and empty house. Granted it had been a couple...
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Arizona Science Center: Trading Happy Hour for Snow Explosions
Ah, the glory days of happy hour—when I could sip cocktails, laugh with friends, and somehow still make it to closing time. Fast forward...
