Holiday

The holiday season has begun! The hustle and bustle of traditions, traveling, gift giving and food preparation makes this season seem like a blur. However, one thing I slow down and focus on during the season is teaching my...

With cold (ish) weather upon us, my taste bud all of a sudden go from wanting all the lightly dressed vegetables to all the warm comforting soups and stews. Chili is a staple in my household when the weather...

Is there anything that beats a classic movie date? While hubby and I have several holiday family favorites we watch this time of year, there are a few we save for just us. The great things about this date...

Hi, moms!! By now you all know that I love reading with my daughter and that we are well known at our library. We also have a fair number (OK, way too many) of books we own at home....

  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....

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...

The tree has been put out on the curb, the lights have been taken down, and the kids are still recovering from the cookie sugar rush, but are not yet back in school. It’s the end of the holiday...

Last week I channeled Ina Garten and made a perfect summer dessert: blackberry crostata. We had just visited Mortimer Farms and brought home some delicious sweet blackberries & strawberries.     This super easy and delicious free form Italian pie just screams...

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...

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

For the holidays this year, we will be entertaining out-of-town guests for three out of the four weeks of December. I know... I know... but it's not as bad as it may sound. Two of the guests are my...

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...

My Dear Husband,  I can remember our first Valentine's Day so perfectly. I remember that I wore a black dress and I curled my hair. I remember that I made you a heart shaped pizza, with heart shaped pepperonis. We went...

Looking for some family fun this Easter? Hop on over to The Shops at Norterra for their annual Hop and Shop Festival on Saturday March 24th! Kids can search for Easter eggs filled with candy and prizes amongst the...

We are hosting a Noon Year's Eve Party for the whole family to celebrate the new year! We are so lucky to have Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics and Dance Center host all of us. What better way to spend a...

Whether you are looking to start a new family tradition or gift an experience to someone special this holiday season, we're here with your guide to some of Phoenix's amazing entertainment options this holiday season. A Christmas Carol:You can't find...

Are you looking for adorable Easter Egg projects this season?! We've got you covered with eight eggtastic projects, including projects for preschoolers. It's the time of year to get hopping and color some eggs! I wanted to try something a...

If you are anything like me you really like to teach your kids new things while making it super fun! This way I feel that it will REALLY make an impression on them! So obviously making a celebration of our Presidents...

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...

Everywhere you look  the "Christmas Creep" is happening. Holiday music is hitting the radio, decorations are going up and stores are all in full-blown Christmas mode. The holidays, and related expenses, are approaching whether you're ready or not. Having...

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” And mostly because of pie. In my pastry business, pie season is one of my busiest times of year. If you are in need of a couple tips for amazing pies, I’m going...

Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate the ones you love and let them know how much you care. What better way to celebrate than showering your kids with delicious (and healthy) finger foods to eat! Below, I will...

It’s that time of year, you are at the grocery store or your favorite craft or department store, and are surrounded by hanging spider webs, pumpkins and rows of Halloween costumes just waiting for a child to slip on...

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...

Christmas is literally right around the corner and I am always trying to find fun and educational downloads to share with my toddler, to help her get excited for the holidays, and to help her learn more about things...