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Most of us had our day where the shoes we wore were not necessarily the most comfortable.  But, damn, they looked good.  Who cares if they caused all the blisters and never mind if they made the toes go...

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....

Can you believe that fall is here?! I mean, let's be honest, I'm writing this with rain falling down and a current temperature of 72. That's some serious "fall" for Phoenix given the last 4 months! I cannot wait....

Have you ever blended your morning juice or smoothie only to find it’s turned brown on you before you’ve had a chance to finish? SANS is here to help!   SANS is an innovative solution to preserving smoothies, shakes, juices and...

This is a sponsored post. I received product in exchange for this review. My opinions are my own and my review is an honest one. Coming up with the PERFECT theme for a first birthday party is a BIG DEAL!...

Covid has really increased the time we spend in our house. Being constantly in the house with a baby and a four year old has been rough. My house was getting messy more often and I was struggling to...

Nothing says summer like a popsicle, am I right? And popsicles are the perfect summer party food for kids and adults because they are inexpensive and they taste delicious! The inspiration for this party actually came from this cute pinwheel...

I don't know about you, but over here we have a serious addiction to buying swimsuits. Especially now that I have a second baby girl and I can get them matching or color coordinating swimmers. What's cuter than mini...

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...

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...

Happy National Lemonade Day! Did you know such a day existed!?  I sure didn't, but I am more than happy to celebrate. Lemonade is hands down my favorite drink around. It is such a versatile drink- fancy enough to...

If your kids are similar to mine, their two favorite types of chicken are either the dinosaur chicken nuggets that you buy in the frozen section at your favorite grocery store, or Chick-fil-A nuggets. I have tried offering several...

When I was planning our twins “Sprinkle Reveal Party” I knew it was going to be in October. I wasn’t due until December however I was being induced at 37 weeks, in November. I hadn't even considered the idea...

Are you ready for one of the easiest DIY projects ever?! Seriously though, this DIY play tent is probably the quickest and easiest project that I've taken on in awhile and I can tell you that my hubby was...

I want to offer our community an invitation to the Circles of Change Conference. This is an invitation to not only find peace with your own body and self, but to find a way of living that provides a...

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...

As the hot, hot, HOT Phoenix summer trudges on, we all can use some inspiration in the kitchen… especially when we’re busy with our wonderful kiddos or we don’t feel like standing over a hot stove.  Here are a...

One of my favorite things about living in Arizona is the beautiful “winter” weather we have here and all the fresh fruit we get from our family's citrus trees during the season. We almost always have to take bagfuls...

  Make sure to make a batch of bath scrub this holiday season! Not just for you but for all your loved ones that deserve some pampering!  A handmade gift lets someone feel extra special because rather than giving a store-bought present,...

We love supporting local moms, especially moms that are doing amazing things. Moms are resourceful and constantly driven to solve problems that arise in our everyday life.  Meet one of those inventive Scottsdale moms, Andi Barness-Rubin! Andi, a working mother...

Hi friends! The most patriotic holiday of the year is rapidly approaching! To me 4th of July is all about the BBQs, pool time, and of course, fireworks!! We know a lot of you will be doing the same...

So here it is! We reached out to many of our favorite Arizona local or handmade brands for the back to school season and this is the look we have brought to you! We are all about the local love + handmade/cost...

Gymboree. Store closing. Crazy Eights. Everything must go. Next thing I know, Carter's at Desert Ridge is just an empty storefront.   Then the news broke that Toys’R’Us and Babies’R’Us stores would be saying goodbye. At first I wasn’t heart broken...

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...

Every year when fall rolls around, most people look forward to Starbucks PSL. Me? I immediately crave a pumpkin cream cheese muffin... the PCCM! But at 420 calories and nearly $3 bucks a piece, I had to find an...