Holiday

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...

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 really enjoy gift giving and have a hard time buying people gift cards, or sending something that they could buy anywhere.  Sure, I do both, but I try to minimize it as much as I can.  I have...

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. ....

It has officially been 7 years since this girl has been "out" on New Years Eve.....but this is the year that streak will be broken!! Sure, the hubs and I have sat on the couch and rang in the New...

This past weekend my daughters and I attended The Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak’s annual “Breakfast With Santa” event series at Rico's American Grill.  From the moment we arrived, my kids were fascinated and loved all the Christmas decor.  Light up candy canes AND flowers?! Once...

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...

It is the PERFECT time of year to enjoy a nice cup of hot cocoa... and it to make it a little more festive, why not add some peppermint?!  The peppermint makes a superb addition to hot cocoa... a...

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...

  Art by: Fabulous Fabulous Prints I'm a huge believer of buying local especially during the holidays. As a small business owner of Hazel & May, I appreciate the heart and work that goes into quality handmade products. What I love even more...

For the first time this year, I participated in a shoebox packing party for Operation Christmas Child, and from here on out, my family will forever be a part of this holiday giving experience. Operation Christmas Child was created by Samaritan's...

What do you think of when I say the word "Thanksgiving?"  The turkey that's never done yet. Grandma's pumpkin pie. Yoga pants after dinner.  The emergency room.  I know what you're thinking- the emergency room?!  It's true.  And I'm...

When it comes to Thanksgiving celebrations, I feel like there are two types of families. The family that begins their sit-down feast promptly at 4pm, and the family that grazes all day to celebrate. My family has always leaned...

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...

  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....

This season is all about Bronze Eyes.  This look is perfect for fall and will look amazing all the way through the holidays! There are different levels of color and varying techniques to applying bronze to your lids.  Here are a...

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...

Halloween is upon us and that means TREATS, TREATS and MORE TREATS! Thus I made a FREE Printable Halloween Treats Sorter for you! Do you feel like I do about candy? I don't like it, I really don't but I'm...

It's crunch time! Halloween is less than a week away. . . are you hosting or attending a party? This spooky ghost cake topper would be the perfect addition for any of your chocolaty Halloween treats, and is so...

This Late Harvest Bake is perfect for the fall season which is all about gathering and community. This casserole is the perfect tummy-warming dish for you and your friends and family. Filled with butternut squash, earthy mushrooms and kale. Oh,...

Photo credit Hide Obara | Blake Bronstad | Jessica Flecky One thing I love about fall in Phoenix is that it's finally cool enough to go outside for more than a few minutes at a time (OK, I...

It's that time of year....the crisp coolness of fall is in the air, the leaves are changing colors and crunching beneath our feet, and the comfy cozy sweaters and stylish boots are beckoning... Oh....wait.....that is the REST of the country....

With Grandparents Day coming up quick I put together a fun printable that you can use for a sweet gift to those special family members in your littles' lives. I kept it pretty simple with the design to allow for...

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...

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...