This spaghetti dish is going to be a hit! So stay in this Valentine's Day and enjoy this easy and delicious dinner!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced or grated
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper...
Have you ever been cleaning the kitchen after a long day and just glaring at your husband who's lounging on the couch catching up on his favorite show? That was me. Every evening, I was feeling resentment towards my...
In this day and age, there are so many things that can keep you busy. From preparing meals to making sure finances are in order, it can seem like there is no end to the amount of work left...
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My Aunt Thelma was the world's best baker. Seriously. My cousins and I would go over to her little condo each year and play with her dogs while she mixed the dough for the greatest cookies you've ever tasted....
Introducing a new regular column on the West Valley Moms Blog! Each month we will take an idea from Pinterest, try it out and let you know if it is worth your time.. or not. Some of the projects...
We're so lucky in Arizona to have farmer's markets year round but it's in the spring that we can really appreciate them! My favorite is the Uptown Market on Bethany Home Road and Central Avenue. There are plenty all...
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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...
Winter is typically a slower season in real estate—but 2020 is poised to change that in a big way.
Low inventory, high buyer demand, and record-low interest rates are setting up this winter season to be one of the best...
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...
Let’s not kid ourselves...summer is right around the corner, and with the temperatures already flirting with the 100 deg. range, we could be in for a long one! If you are anything like me, I tend to find more...
If you can’t find the time to hide in the bathroom from your kids, how will you ever find time to refresh and renew your skin? Luckily, the skin care trends that will be huge for moms in 2021...
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When I was little pudding cups were my favorite afternoon snack. I used to make chocolate cream pies with whipped cream and put graham cracker crumbs right in the snack cup. I love pudding and s'mores almost equally as...
As temperatures ramp up, many people slide their crock-pots into the back of the cabinet and dust them off once cooler months roll around. I am a year-around crock-pot lover—and firmly believe the dog days of summer are the...
It has been all about creativity for me this month after reading Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert. I highly recommend this book if you are looking for inspiration and motivation in your life. This book...
Lately I haven’t been enjoying my home, despite remodeling it to create an open concept (which I do LOVE). I have been feeling high strung and like there is always something to do: clean, cook, pick up, organize, file....
From the moment I learned that we were having a baby girl, I knew she was going to have a lot of hair and I was going to have some serious fun with it. As a kid, I taught...
Throwing a kids birthday party can be stressful enough. There are so many things to think about with planning and preparing. Sometimes making sure those things get captured in photographs are last minute thoughts.
Being a mom first and photographer...
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...
My dear husband woke up before me the other day and decided to cook breakfast. He planned to make french toast - a first for him. Since he was cooking, I went to walk the dog. When I got...
April is National Grilled Cheese month! As if we needed another reason to stuff our faces with grilled cheese. This year, I wanted to introduce you to an all new grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with Mozzarella and Feta cheese,...
As a mother of five, I am often asked about tips on how to save money on grocery bills for large families. A few weeks ago, a dear friend (Hi, Emily!) asked the same question and I decided I...
This week on Pinterest: Hit or Miss, we try our hand at making a banner for Thanksgiving. I have banners that I hang up in our dining room for my daughter's birthday, Christmas and Halloween. The birthday and Christmas...
The triple digit temperatures are no longer a given which means it is time for Phoenix families to emerge from our reverse hibernation. Here are 7 family favorite activities to add to your fall bucket list!
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Arizona Science Center: Trading Happy Hour for Snow Explosions
Ah, the glory days of happy hour—when I could sip cocktails, laugh with friends, and somehow still make it to closing time. Fast forward...
