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When I was in high school, I worked at an aquarium in the Mall of America in Minnesota (it was called Underwater World then but I think they’ve changed the name since I worked there ... it was about a million years...

Summer may be winding down but the excitement is just heating up at The Shops at Norterra through August 31st!   If you spend a total of $200 or more in a single day at any of the shops, restaurants, service-providers, or...

Splash into summer at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort and enjoy an array of activities, newly redesigned Agave suites, summer dining offerings and seasonal spa specials. Lather on the SPF at the River Ranch, the resort’s social hub, featuring...

The Phoenix Moms team was invited by Hopdoddy to try out their delicious burgers and fun variety of french fries and sweet potato fries. It was so nice for our team to get together and reconnect at this fun...

April is a month of significance for millions of individuals and families around the globe as it marks Autism Acceptance Month. Society today has a greater awareness of autism. However, those living with autism often continue to face bullying,...

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...

"Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods" -James Beard I usually stray away from eating too much bread but during pregnancy I'll give myself a pass, especially when it's come to fresh loaf of Noble Bread.  You'll...

I am so happy to share about this exciting project I am a part of with you, our readers.  Dream Photography Studio, my photography company, has teamed up with the love designed life to create mother + child co.: premium styled photography sessions for...

Bloom Recap: An Event For New and Expecting Moms At the end of spring we celebrated new and expecting moms in the community with one of our largest events, Bloom.  It was hosted at Barre3 in North Scottsdale and included...

There’s nothing better than springtime in the Valley of the Sun!  Spring events in Phoenix and the perfect weather come together for a beautiful season... before the onset of the long and hot summer days.  Living here, it can be easy to...

Is homework a nightly battle with your child? Students often struggle to complete independent work at home due to a variety of factors. Sustaining attention, avoiding distractions and mastering the material are all examples of possible struggles that students...

I can remember so clearly when Nate, my 15 year old, was starting daycare. The wonderful staff at the daycare suggested that I sleep with a stuffed animal that he liked, then bring it with me to daycare each...

Phoenix Moms brings you our annual Holiday Gift Guide, featuring products that will be the perfect gift for all the loved ones on your list this holiday season! We love finding local products, just the right gift, and tried and...

Today I am excited to review a place my little family frequently visits- The Shops at Norterra! We live in North Phoenix and we have our "go-to" places when we feel like getting out of the house, and Norterra...

"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...

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...

Fitwall is open in North Scottsdale, and trust me, you want to get in there!  Last week, a few members of the North Phoenix Moms Blog team were fortunate enough to be treated to a private class.  We were...

School choice for your child is a huge decision, whether it be their first school or their next school. Some of us get lucky. We stumble into schools that end up being a perfectly fine fit for our own kiddos by...

I know I was slightly late to the ballgame, as my son was a little over 2 when we made our first trip to the pediatric dentist, but let me tell you, it was the BEST first experience we...

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...

After five pregnancy losses and years of failed fertility treatments, my journey to parenthood felt hopeless. The pain, grief, and loneliness I was experiencing felt too much to bear. It seemed everyone around me was celebrating carefree, successful pregnancies...

Did you ever hear of such a thing? Random Acts of Poetry Day? Though most people think we reserve these heartfelt offerings for Valentine’s Day, it’s actually an opportunity to get out into the world and “paint the town...

A simple but packed post for you to plan your Valentine's date! We asked our own Contributors where they would go around the Valley for their special night so we could share our list with you! Rachel says that she...

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 have not heard of Waffle Love, I am not sure we can be friends... foodie friends that is.  No seriously though, Waffle Love has the most delicious waffles!  They are well known for their food truck, but...