February is Black History Month; a time to celebrate the achievements of African Americans, their impact on American history, and to educate our children about racism, discrimination, and bias.
This month’s book round up focuses on children’s picture books that...
I think St. Patrick's Day is an underrated holiday! I know we send our kids to school wearing green and we may even make green eggs in the morning as a fun treat for breakfast, but that seems to be where...
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...
Mother’s Day is a special day dedicated to honoring mothers and everything they do for their families. While there are many ways to celebrate Mother’s Day, one of the most common ways is by giving your mom a heartfelt...
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...
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...
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Tis the season where we gather with those we hold nearest and dearest to our hearts and give thanks for all of the beauty in our lives. We laugh, we reminisce, we play games, we...
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...
I love this time of year, especially in Phoenix, it's the time when most people actually want to be outside. It's cool enough to touch the playground equipment, yet warm enough for jeans and a tee shirt. It's sunny...
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...
Mother’s Day is such a bittersweet holiday for me and it has been for the last 19 years, ever since my mother passed away. I have to be honest here and tell you the first few years of Mother’s...
When I told people I was pregnant, they started calling me mom, mama, mommy right away. I didn’t know how to respond, we had been trying for a long time and I still didn’t think it was real, even...
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...
Did you ever hear of such a thing? Random Acts of Poetry Day?
Though most people think we reserve these heartfelt offerings for Valentine’s Day, it’s actually an opportunity to get out into the world and “paint the town...
I've heard it said that good is the enemy of great. But I would argue that "good enough" might actually be the key to peace on Earth and good will to men this Christmas.
As moms, we know all too...
So it's nearly here! Christmas is coming and we are all just about out of time! What does that mean?! FAST + INEXPENSIVE projects for the WIN! So I bring to you one of the quickest DIY projects I have...
Deals, deals, deals......who doesn't LOVE one?! We sure do. And we like to share them too!!! Especially when it is from one of our very own Co-founders, Stacey at Dream Photography Studio! Woop!
Ladies (and gentlemen if you read this), she is offering...
Is your little one in desperate need of their own “space” to draw, play, or even snack? Maybe you’re on a strict budget so one of those completely adorable toddler activity tables from the store is just a bit...
It is officially the holiday season. Thanksgiving is behind us and the next month or so brings promise of days filled with family gatherings, lengthy shopping and errand trips, and travel to see loved ones near and far. Even...
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...
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...
Every year I get questions like the following... "You aren't eating turkey?" "What are you going to eat on Thanksgiving?" "Oh, are you going to have some tofurkey?" The answers are no, a lot and no! ;) I was...
Easter is coming up and we decided to round up all of the Easter Egg Hunts Around the Valley in one place just for you! Updated: March 20, 2023
Hoppy Easter Event at Singh Meadows Sun, Apr 16, 11...
This week on Pinterest: Hit or Miss, we try our hand at making a banner for Thanksgiving. I have banners that I hang up in our dining room for my daughter's birthday, Christmas and Halloween. The birthday and Christmas...
Toys can be wonderful, but they can also be a mother's nemesis when they begin to take over the home and end up stabbing you in the foot on the daily. A common practice in many family homes' is...
Things-To-Do
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...
