Homemade

It’s 4:30pm and they start asking the question. “What’s for dinner?” Are you like me and simply dread the question because you just do not have an answer? Or I did the meal planning calendar for the week but now...

Because we apparently have a thing for Coffee Filter Crafts this year!!! See here and here (in the swag bags) we have brought you yet another easy and inexpensive coffee filter craft that you will love! Best of all the finished product will...

I'd like to think that I have the time to get all Pinterest-y for my family on major holidays. There's just one problem with all those boards and pins...I never get around to actually doing them.  And while I...

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:...

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...

Hi ladies! We're mixing it up on Instagram this month and instead of features, today I'm sharing a fun DIY Instagram Ornament project that would make GREAT gifts or stocking stuffers for your family this holiday! What you’ll need: Rectangle...

With the kids heading back to school, and us moms struggling to get them back into the swing of things, we are all looking for ways to make learning more fun. What better way to do so then to create a creativity center...

The Mom Made Market is coming to Arizona!!! Shop over 160 local and mom made shops including Mama's Cold Brew, Modern Milk and Pinspiration this March 19th and 20th from 11am to 6pm at Westworld in Scottsdale, AZ. The Mom Made Market's mission is to support mom-owned businesses, help mothers contribute financially to their families, and...

This past year I have become more aware of how many chemicals fill our foods, our skin care products, and our cleaning products. I haven’t purged our house and lives of everything, but slowly I am trying to trade...

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...

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 4th of July is the...

"Enjoy the little things in life... For one day you'll look back and realize they were big things." -Kurt Vonnegut It's amazing how quickly time passes when you have children. I feel like I had all the time in the...

If you're looking for something to do for date night this week, or maybe a night out with your girlfriends, I have a great idea that's completely different from the usual dinner and a movie. How about dinner and...

I can't really remember when or why I started, but in high school I spent every Sunday finishing my homework and then jumping into my latest copy of Seventeen magazine.  I listened to my favorite music and treated myself to a...

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...

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...

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...

Today we have a simple DIY from local AZ mom + photographer Jessica Flecky of Flecky Fotography. As you can see here, Jessica offers up a easy + awesome DIY that any of us moms can do! Take the time to...

If you read How to Survive Summer in Phoenix as a Mom, you know that learning to make Homemade Mexican Popsicles was on my list of things to do this year.   After two attempts, I have honed in on...

Summertime in Phoenix is not my favorite. Every year I tell myself that summer isn't so bad, and then every year I complain all summer long. Now that I have little kids, I hate the desert heat even more....

Sensory play for preschoolers is fun and incredibly beneficial. It's something parents (or caregivers) and children can enjoy together. Sensory play involves the use of the five senses. To babies and toddlers, sensory play comes completely naturally to them as...

The Mom Made Market is coming soon! We have loved attending this Market for the last two years and we always find the cutest decor, jewelry, gifts and food finds!  We have 5 tickets to giveaway to 5 lucky readers....

February is here! Love is in the air, stores are packed with heart shaped goodies, the color red is boldly splashed across everything, and scrumptious chocolate treats have made their way into our pantry. Whether you are a Valentine’s...

Among the many people you are buying gifts for this holiday season, be sure your children’s teachers are on the list. This is a perfect opportunity to show your appreciation for the love and wisdom they share with their...

The Instant Pot  is one of the most popular cooking tools used in a kitchen. As a working mom, it has been my saving grace on more occasions than I can count. Not only does it live up to it's...