I know my little family and I are always looking for some fun things to do (FREE is even better) when Friday rolls around. So I thought I'd share some fun events going on in the valley you may...
We are all excited about Mother's Day here at WVMB! We think that moms are pretty special and deserve to be spoiled (at least) one day a year! Can I get an AMEN?! :)
If you are stumped as to...
Dad's can be pretty tricky to shop for so we put together 10 awesome local gifts you can get for him this Father's Day!
Does dad have a beard? Make sure to check out Beard Essentials. Their products are 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...
Foodie Friday + 4th of July = this simple and delicious summer salad recipe by local mama and foodie extraordinaire Jessica from See Salt.
Ingredients:
cold watermelon
oranges prepped and sliced
red onion thinly sliced
arugula
creamy goat cheese
olive oil
balsamic or red wine vinegar
sea salt
Directions:
Cut watermelon...
Whether you are hosting a group or just your family of four, here are some affordable tips to making your table pop this 4th of July!
Between Target, Melrose Vintage and my pantry, I was able to make my $15...
Do you and your family hang out at the Shops at Norterra?! If you haven't already, you should!! The Shops are a sponsor of ours and we couldn't be more excited about it. There are so many great places...
School starts next week for many valley schools, several Phoenix organizations are collecting supplies for area students in need. As you're stocking up on supplies and taking advantage of those awesome back to school deals think about doubling up and...
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...
MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers, an international organization whose mission is to meet the needs of every mom with children from birth through kindergarten. There is a local chapter at Scottsdale Bible Church (Shea Boulevard and Miller Road)...
Deals, deals, deals......who doesn't LOVE one?! We sure do. And we like to share them too!!! Especially when it is from one of our very own Co-founders, Stacey at Dream Photography Studio! Woop!
Ladies (and gentlemen if you read this), she is offering...
What an event it was! Here is a recap of our Moms Night Out that took place at Practical Art. As always we strive to represent local companies, brands, products and more. We feel that this event was all...
I think we can all agree that our kids are so precious to us. Each milestone is SUCH a big deal and we tend to make very careful decisions when it comes to where they will go to preschool,...
These iced sugar cookies STOLE.THE.SHOW tonight, hands down beat my best performance of "Hernando Fandango: The Great Dancing Dog" to date!
Where did I get them, you ask? Karl's Bakery! Not only are they beautiful, they are affordable.
For $5.05 I brought home...
Today is National Comic Book Day and what better way to celebrate than to share some of my favorite local comic book stores? I know that typically comic books and moms don't go hand in hand but with...
The Shops at Norterra are gearing up for Halloween and they have some exciting deals & fun events going on to kick it off! We are SO excited about the holiday season approaching and can't wait to have some...
"Thanks a Latte" for all those who attended our play date at Playgrounds Fun Zone and Cafe a few weeks ago!
Wasn't it such a fun venue? I love the ability to sit and relax with a cup of coffee...
I must confess...right now, I probably have at least 5 kinds of mascara in my makeup bag. I am constantly trying new kinds that I receive from Birchbox or Ipsy and ones I hear about from friends. I even...
Fall is my absolute favorite time of year. The crisp evenings, late sunrise, and pumpkin everything are just a few of my favorite things. While we don't get to experience a typical fall in Phoenix with leaves changing colors we do...
Oh Chef Gio, you know the way to my heart is with a menu full of mouthwatering dishes. Virtu Honest Craft, is tucked away in Old Town Scottsdale near Indian School and Scottsdale Road, inside the Bespoke Inn. This...
It's the most wonderful time of the year... now what to do with the family to celebrate the season? We have put together our favorite holiday activities and events, the very best in the valley, for you and your family...
For the holidays this year, we will be entertaining out-of-town guests for three out of the four weeks of December. I know... I know... but it's not as bad as it may sound. Two of the guests are my...
I gathered my fair share of presents at this seasons' fairs boasting locally made products.
But I am no where near where I had hoped to be and I'm actively trying to avoid the mall.
So as I blazed down Camelback...
As Christmas fast approaches we are sharing a few of our favorite companies with our readers. OiOi is right up there because they keep us organized while looking super chic! A personal/mommy goal of mine is to always be...
We are thrilled to announce that our January dreamcatcher workshop will be at frances, one of our favorite AZ boutiques. This workshop will feature amazingly talented, local artist Savannah Ashley.
Bring your girlfriends for a night of fun - snacks...