Fall is officially here right?! I mean, our Arizona fall... which consists of warm temps yes, but we have a breeze people!! Not to mention the sun looks different during the day! Simply add the pumpkin spice smells in...
So I'm sure you all remember that dreaded well-check appointment...the one when the pediatrician tells you that your baby will start to bud teeth soon. They say usually around 6 months or so that you will notice drooling and...
It's officially here. . . fall. . . or as I like to call it, "sweets season." For the next three months, most of us will stuff ourselves full of sweet treats to celebrate fall holidays which then leads into...
Get started on your holiday shopping early this weekend and BUY LOCAL at the Front Porch Pickins Vintage Market!
The market opens early for you serious shoppers at 8am on Friday, November 13th at Peoria Sports Complex. It closes at...
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...
Hey mamas! I'm starting a new theme of posts on fashion and beauty. I am by no means an expert in either of these categories, but I am so in love with finding new and fun fashion and beauty...
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...
When the temperatures finally dip below 90 degrees in Phoenix, it is time to dust off that slow cooker! In our household, we have a tradition of slow cooking on Sundays. We try to make it a rule to...
Want to get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping while supporting a great cause? The MOMS Club of Phoenix-Happy Valley is holding a fantastic Holiday Boutique tomorrow, Saturday, November 23rd at Foothills Christian Church (Happy Valley and 39th) from...
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...
Someone suggested a summer activity jar to me as a way to combat boredom for my kids during the summer months. I was skeptical for a few reasons; the main one being that I'm extremely lazy and that sounded...
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....
(Originally published in 2016)
The 4th of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. Spending time with family, BBQs, being on the lake and sparklers! I’ve lived in AZ for 12 years now and have learned that the...
These homemade lotion bars are easy to make with as little as three ingredients and work great on dry skin; especially dry, cracked heals. They are perfect for our sandal weather that we'll be having for the next many...
I came across some adorable Valentine inspired DIY projects that I wanted to share this week. Any of them would make an adorable addition to your home as well as a heartfelt gift to someone special this Valentine's Day.
Heart...
Summer time cooking in Phoenix is tricky. It's hot, like really hot, and the idea of even turning on the oven literally makes me want to just eat cold cereal until September. Lately, I have gotten really into cooking...
Breakfast
Oats and Breakfast Cookies - Oats are great for nursing mamas and keeping kids full. PLUS, anytime we tell our kids they're getting cookies for breakfast ... we've won the day!
Pumpkin French Toast Bake - This is one of my favorite...
My baby just started preschool (insert tearful emoji here). He is nearly three and we have been fortune enough to be able to have him home with my husband, me, or an entrusted nanny for all of his life....
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:...
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...
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. ....
Hello lovely mamas! I am usually posting on our West Valley Cooking Club recaps and recipes but I am honored to be adding another theme to my writing... creative moments with our kids! I don't know about you but...
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...
One of the first big milestones in a baby's life is getting to try real food. As a parent, there are a few options to consider with baby food, with the main one being: Do you buy or make...
Today we have a guest blogger, Megan McNamee MPH, RDN, CLT who is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in maternal/child nutrition, food sensitivities and disordered eating. She has a toddler and soon-to-be newborn at home and loves helping moms make...