Holiday

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...

Last year we hosted our first pumpkin patch party and it was the best idea ever! We love pumpkin patches around the valley but there was one year when we invited a group of families to the farm for a...

Here is your neighborhood Christmas Lights round-up for Phoenix!  Christmas Eve Luminarias in Moon Valley - 1344 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023, USA Start from Thunderbird Rd and Coral Gables Drive, and go north on Coral Gables. Follow the lights...

(Photo credit in links below) 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...

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...

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...

It's February and love is in the air! Valentine's day is right around the corner and nothing says love (to this dessert loving momma, anyway) like a plate full of sweet, delicious Valentine's Day cookies!  I love cooking, baking, and...

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and it is of utmost importance that I make a P.S.A on what moms really want for Mother’s Day. Let’s face it, our partners can struggle with ideas of what to get...

This past week my boys and I went to visit Santa at his Headquarters at Scottsdale Fashion Square.  Getting to meet with Santa and talk to him one-on-one is probably one of the most exciting days in a kid's...

Answering the question - “what do you want as a gift?” during the December holidays can be tricky, especially since moms are often the point person for purchasing gifts for others - their children, partner, friends, teachers, and extended...

We are all excited about Mother's Day here at WVMB! We think that moms are pretty special and deserve to be spoiled (at least) one day a year! Can I get an AMEN?! :) If you are stumped as to...

Happy Spring!!!! I absolutely adore this time of the year! As do my kids. We are slightly obsessed with Easter decorations, daffodils from Trader Joes, and those candy coated chocolate Cadbury Mini Eggs. You know the ones in the...

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...

When it comes to the holidays, the first thing that comes to mind (besides amazing food) are family traditions. Everyone has them. Whether it is an annual turkey dinner at Aunt Karen's or Christmas Brunch at your in-laws. These...

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays -- sweater weather, red cups at Starbucks, finally getting to spend time outdoors again, and let’s not forget all the delicious food! For families with food allergies, like mine, holidays that are...

"If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated,”  Carter G. Woodson February 2021 is the start of our...

  Photo Credit: Flecky Fotography Well we're knee deep in Halloween/Fall posts around these parts so it's only fitting that our Happy Hostess Party Feature is Halloween themed as well!! A big thanks to Jess Flecky of Flecky Fotography for not only...

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...

The holidays are here!  I haven't met one person who doesn't love this magical time of year.  The seasonal food, the decorations, the parties, the music, the shopping, you name it; it is magical.  I love decorating my house...

With the New Year upon us, we all have a chance to reset.  Drop the woes of the past year and start fresh.  It brings a time of New Year's Resolutions.  For me, always ends up being time to...

The holidays are quickly approaching, and I can't wait! If you are like me, you may already be thinking of gift ideas and making lists. My husband is a typical guy, and what he wants never really changes -...

It's the most artsy time of the year! Whether you are looking to start a family tradition of seeing a holiday show, or hoping to give the gift of an experience to someone you love, here are some exciting...

Hi there! My daughter and I wanted to share with you some of the fun Thanksgiving crafts we have done together these past few weeks. Thanksgiving is perhaps my favorite holiday. I love having a day for family and...

I love to cook at Christmas, but baking is another story. This year I decided to take on the challenge of making my mom's Pinwheel Cookies. They are a delicious mix of gooey dates and nuts all wrapped up in a...

I am still having a hard time believing that Easter is here! I love this holiday and all it means to my faith. It brings so much joy to the littles. I am reminded that there is nothing better...