Local Love

A couple months back we hosted a workshop all about essential oils at an amazing local dining spot, Cibo.  Our event was located in their Carriage House, which if you have not been to, is the PERFECT spot to host a...

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 was recently asked by a friend where she should go for a nice dinner with the kids.  You know, a place that wouldn't mind loud children or a little mess.  She has a 1 year old and an...

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...

Eating a salad sort of seems like that thing you're supposed to if you want to get healthy. However, in my experience most salad restaurants either: Offer appealing salads that seem good for you but aren't. Offer salads that are good...

To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Joker, Very Awesome Girls PHX and Project Hero are teaming up for a fun­ filled back to school fundraiser! At the Joker's Back to School Bash they will be accepting donations of school supplies* to benefit Tonalea Elementary School...

I love volunteering! There are so many worthy organizations in need of our time and talent, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by it all. And then there’s the age-old question of “What do I do with the kids while...

Melt is a new comer to the scene and already quite popular in the downtown area and I know why, do you?  They make their ice cream fresh and yes, that makes it local too!  Throughout the year they...

Here ye, here ye!  If you're looking for the best new gathering space, a place to do a little work, maybe grab some food and a drink with a friend, possibly enjoy a swing dance lesson, pinata making or...

As if our Arizona sunsets aren't enough???...below is a list of fab fireworks options to celebrate Independence Day! Which event(s) are your favorite? Do you traditionally attend one specific fireworks display? AHWATUKEE Red, White and Boom a FREE family event located...

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...

This post is sponsored in exchange for sharing about the event we received tickets to giveaway. My opinions are my own. The circus is coming to town! You know what that means?! Time for a giveaway! Prepare to be astonished and...

Ever since leaving good old Seattle, the town where you can stop, drop and roll to the nearest Thai place and get good grub, I've had a hard time finding decent Thai spots to go in Phoenix.  Sure you...

This is a sponsored post where I was invited to attend the Kindness Safari but my opinions are my own and I encourage KINDness. If you are like us you strive to instill good values in your children at a...

This post is sponsored. In exchange for our review we were able to attend As You Wish's exclusive summer program preview event. Summer Time plus As You Wish Pottery equal Happy Kids! Plain and simple. A part of a child's summer...

May day, mayday!!  It's supposed to be 100 degrees today, is summer around the corner or should I continue to be in denial?  In my foodie quest to keep cool this summer, I'll be eating delicious cold treats and...

It's Hairstylist Appreciation Day! Some people take theirs for granted, others live by their advice! Feel the top of your head… is there hair up there? If so, you have someone to thank because today is a day specifically for...

  Join us! Saturday, May 9th at 10:00am For a Mommy and Me class at our favorite Barre Studio – Barre3 Scottsdale. Ages 5-14 are welcome. Class will be 30 minutes long with a fun and kid-friendly playlist. Light refreshments in the lobby...

Ah yes, eggs benedict, one of my favorite breakfast and brunch items that will typically consist of runny eggs smothered with a not so healthy sauce on top of some delicious and often times creative vessel.  In honor of...

A couple months back we held our first workshop with Savannah Ashley at my favorite boutique in town, frances!  If you have not been to this gem, go now, you will find a collection of the BEST goods in town:...

This post is sponsored by Lucas Oil but my opinions are my own. We are so excited for the Ultimate Lucas Oil Motorsports Weekend at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park and hope you are too! We are offering up 4...

Earlier this month, I told you about the MOMS Club of Phoenix-Happy Valley's charity consignment sale. It went off without a hitch and I'm happy to say that our little group of moms raised $800 for HopeKids. HopeKids is...

Events originally listed at from North Phoenix Family Magazine and Raising Arizona Kids. WEDNESDAY | APRIL 8-29 Disney On Ice This action-packed ice spectacular showcases beloved characters from Disney•Pixar’s Cars and Toy Story 3 and Disney’s Tinker Bell and The Little Mermaid. ...

This post is sponsored but my opinions are my own. What's more fun than taking your kiddos to see a Disney performance?! I just love watching their eyes light up as they watch their favorite characters perform on the ice! This...

In the heart of urban Phoenix is a great hangout spot and restaurant that serves fresh, health-focused food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Their burgers are plump and juicy, their salads are fresh and light, the pastries are baked...