Holiday

It's that time of year! This year we have a one year old, and although he wont be lighting candles, he will definitely be more present in the twinkles of the lights from our menorah. To celebrate this, we...

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!...

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...

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...

Okay, so we’ve handed out our Halloween candy, jumped on the #pumpkinspiceeverything train, feasted on turkey and all the accompanying carbs… that means we are officially in the throes of the holiday season. Things are about to get real....

The Great Russian Nutcracker When you think of the holidays, the Nutcracker is quite possibly a very strong core element of that memory.  Clara, the Mouse King, the dolls, the sugar plum fairies, the music!  For me, the memory dates...

'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...

Prior to being a parent, I would see my friend's posts with funny photos of Elf on the Shelf, and it seemed like a delightful tradition. However, once I was a parent I realized how much work it entailed,...

This year I've decided to make my holiday gifts or buy local.  I tend to make lots of gifts myself, because I love to make things.  Who am I kidding?  I pretty much make everything, but for things I...

In grade school, all of my friends' birthdays seemed to land in October and November.  My birthday is November 5th, so I had to be careful to try and plan my birthday party on a weekend with no other...

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...

This post was co-written by Jen and Courtney; fall craft collaboration at its finest! There are endless ways to celebrate the holidays with fall crafts...  the ability to make construction paper and other everyday items seem like the coolest things...

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...

When the temperatures finally dip below 90 degrees in Phoenix, it is time to dust off that slow cooker! In our household, we have a tradition of slow cooking on Sundays. We try to make it a rule to...

Halloween is right around the corner and as enjoyable as the holiday can be, we all know we have to sensibly approach the candy with our kiddos.  We're delving into Halloween candy tips that will be helpful as you...

We are excited to share our local Phoenix Halloween Decor finds with you... to make shopping local easy peasy. A few weeks ago (I’m fairly certain it was around September 20th), my mom came over to my house and seemed shocked...

We are an interfaith family. While neither my husband nor I are deeply religious, it is important to us for our children to be raised with an understanding of religions, particularly the traditions and sense of community that comes...

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...

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...

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 4th of July is the...

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...

Father's Day Gifts Galore! Father's Day is fast approaching and if you are anything like me, you tend to have big plans but wait until the last minute to try to find that great gift to give to that deserving...

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...

If you're anything like my family, you love any excuse to party.  This week, St. Patrick's Day is that excuse.  We're planning Irish Soda Bread, Corned Beef Hash and of course some Guinness! The kids love the festivities too,...

Hippity hop, hippity hop, Easter is on its way… EARLY!  Yes, Easter comes early in 2016, and even earlier to Phoenix Rescue Mission, which will be holding their Community Easter Event on March 19, 2016, from 8am to 1pm. The...