This may sound a bit simplified, but getting a workout in is how I remain a sane and happy mom. Anybody else with me on that? The mixture of endorphins, plus sweating out all my worries, gives me patience and keeps me...
One of the most enjoyable parts of running this blog is highlighting local events happening in the west valley. I know that I'm always looking for something new and fun to do with my family and wish there were...
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...
Do you have any recommendations for preschools or daycares I should consider?
Where are the best mommy and me classes in town?
I'm throwing a birthday party and want referrals on rentals, bakeries, and entertainment!
What are the best family-friendly restaurants in...
The birthing stories have taken us across so many deep, intimate emotions over the last few weeks. At the same time many of our children have been reminding us that they are ready to be taking steps from our...
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...
The North Phoenix Moms Blog Family Directory is LIVE and we are so excited to share it with you! We are thrilled to be able to connect YOU, our readers, with incredible businesses in various areas that we regularly...
I’m back to share about another family favorite restaurant. My family started going to PoPo’s when I was a small child. We went to the original location on 67th Ave & Indian School several times a month for years....
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)...
Norterra’s Earn and Learn Program
A Vehicle for Parents to Pay it Forward
Parents in North Phoenix have a unique opportunity to financially help the schools their kids attend, thanks to The Shops at Norterra.
In August, Norterra launched its annual Earn and...
Arizona Dance Artistry is now holding open auditions for the Nutcracker 2012! If you have a son or daughter who is age seven or above and loves to dance, this is SUCH a great opportunity. Auditions are FREE! Last...
The weather is about to cool down! Yay! This is the time of year we live for in Phoenix and makes the summers worth the heat. One of our favorite things to do when the weather is nice is...
Being a native of this state it's hard to imagine winter any other way. Growing up in Flagstaff for a short while I did get to experience shoveling snow, trick or treating in the snow, and snow days. But since...
Today we are highlighting a great group that meets in the NW Valley in Vistancia.
We are so looking forward to starting our Vistancia MOPS 2012-2013 year! We are so excited to DIVE IN and get this year started. We...
"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...
North Phoenix Moms Blog is thrilled to bring you Neighborhood Guides presented by Ashley Richards of Pinnacle Capital Mortgage. Each month we will be highlighting a neighborhood in the Phoenix area by sharing restaurants, parks, schools, and activities in...
Labor Day weekend was a blast for my family! We took a trip to Disneyland with my parents, brother and sister-in-law, and some close family friends. For my mom's birthday she invited me to walk the Disneyland 1/2 Marathon....
Need to shop for summer clothes and toys for your kids? On the cheap? Well, I have the place just for you! The MOMS Club of Phoenix-Happy Valley is holding its yearly charity consignment sale next Friday and Saturday...
Moms, March is primed for us! The kiddos are either on spring break or about to be and, oh my, is the valley weather ever in our favor! Heading to a park is a great way to spend the...
Around the holidays, a fun tradition that we have started since we have had our kids is going to Zoo Lights! Our kids love the zoo, so throw in some Christmas lights and music and it is even more...
We recently had the pleasure of touring Queen Creek Olive Mill and were blown away with the experience....pssst you can tour too! They are Arizona's only producer of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and are located in Queen Creek. Their mill boasts over...
Lunch at Pei Wei!
Last week, the family went to lunch at Pei Wei on Indian School and 44th to checkout the brand new store redesign that just re-opened. We loved it. The kids picked out fried rice, orange chicken...
One of my favorite conversations in the play Cyrano de Bergerac occurs when the powerful De Guiche taunts the romantic-at-heart Cyrano and calls him a Don Quixote, idiotically picking fights with windmills. De Guiche warns Cyrano that fighting 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...
Here is your neighborhood Christmas Lights round-up for Phoenix!
Christmas Eve Luminarias in Moon Valley - 1344 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023, USA
Start from Thunderbird Rd and Coral Gables Drive, and go north on Coral Gables. Follow the lights...
Things-To-Do
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...
