Holiday

Let's face it, at this point in our lives, we all probably know someone who is a gluten free eater.  As more and more people choose to eliminate gluten from their diet as a way to heal the gut,...

Tis the day we give Thanks for all of the things in our lives that make it better. The little things and the big ones. The ones that are celebrated on Hallmark cards, and the ones that more subtly...

 We are thrilled to partner with the Phoenix Theatre to bring you our First Annual Best Holiday Gift Guide + Giveaways in Phoenix!   The holiday gift guide and wish list was curated by our amazing team at North Phoenix...

  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...

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....

It’s the most wonderful time of the year at The Shops at Norterra! Stop by and get all your Holiday shopping done in one location. Plus, if you spend a total of $200 or more in a single day...

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...

I am a purist when it comes to my traditions. Especially holiday traditions. What makes the holidays feel like the holidays is different for each of us. So I was suprised when this non-traditional Thanksgiving side dish became my...

I absolutely love repurposing anything into something else useful or cute. Today, I want to show you how to make headbands out of a t-shirt. I always keep old t-shirt that my husband is giving up, ones that have...

With summer now in mostly full swing, it creates the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends and family.  When you have little kids, it can be so easy to get caught up in the hoopla of everyday life:...

Christmas is coming and so is the yearly ritual of moms stressing out trying to figure out gifts for everyone. It's hard to know what to get everyone and making sure to stay on a budget can add some...

It recently occurred to me that in general practice, we don’t often take the time to tell someone how amazing we think they are until it’s too late, if at all. It seems that it isn’t until someone’s passing...

If you spend any time watching Lifetime's Countdown To Christmas, you'd get the impression that the Holiday season is about families filled with peace and love gathered around golden turkeys cooked to perfection. But of course we know that's...

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...

This is the second post in a series aimed at keeping us connected to our partners during a time of year that can pull our attention in so many directions. This post is an idea for an at home...

Are visions of Thanksgiving preparations dancing through your head already? We love gathering with family and friends to celebrate and reflect this time of year. If you are still on the hunt for the perfect recipe or activities for...

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...

March and April give us two more opportunities to celebrate with our kids: St. Patrick’s Day and Easter. Along with the joy these celebrations can bring, there’s also the chance that your child may ask if leprechauns and the...

I think gratitude is something that should and can be practiced year round.  I don't necessarily give gifts just to get a "thanks," but I do notice when people are grateful and it makes me feel a little bit...

The new year is here and that means you'll be hearing: "How can you be a better you in the new year?" I’m sure you'll see it as well: non-stop gym membership commercials on TV, advertisements for weight loss and diet centers...

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...

I admit it....I love suburbia. The perfect combination of community, recreation, and retail with the convenience of being adjacent to a big city such as Phoenix. The Valley of the Sun is chock full of suburbia. But there are...

What are you up to this weekend? For the fourth year, we will be heading to the Fairmont Princess Resort for their Christmas at the Princess festivities. A lovely family dinner on the grounds will be followed by pictures with Santa...

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so here's your guide to the most romantic restaurants in Phoenix + around the valley to help you choose where to spend that precious date night! Instead of going on Valentine's Day...