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Throwing a kids birthday party can be stressful enough.  There are so many things to think about with planning and preparing.  Sometimes making sure those things get captured in photographs are last minute thoughts. Being a mom first and photographer...

  I received products from the local shops listed in this post. As always my opinions are my own. Spring is here and I thought it would only be appropriate to blog about some super cute season appropriate looks using some...

We think Lucia is just a doll and the story of how Luci's Healthy Marketplace all started is fantastic.  You'll have to find her to ask her about it someday.  What I will tell you is that Luci's makes...

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...

Here at North Phoenix Moms Blog we are all about sharing the mommy love! We especially love meeting up with our sister bloggers! A little while back we had the opportunity to host an awesome night with some of our fellow...

"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...

Last chance Mommas to head on over to Truman Ranch this weekend for citrus picking for the season! Wheelbarrow rides, yanking fruit from trees, a walk with a breeze, citrus fruit, talking about how food grows, and lots of candid...

Marvel Universe LIVE! First Ever Action-Packed Arena Tour Debuts in Phoenix  March 5–8, 2015. Marvel fans, assemble! Marvel Universe LIVE! is taking the live entertainment experience to a whole new groundbreaking level, with a mind-blowing stunt show unlike anything experienced before!...

As moms, we all know how fast our kiddos can grow out of their clothes. Most clothes don't even last a season around my house.  We usually pack up the high water jeans, stuff them into a black garbage bag...

In honor of my recently heightened sugar addiction, due to pregnancy no doubt, I would like to pay tribute to one of my many favorite places to indulge.  Most recently because of their closeness to my house and the...

This post is sponsored by Mama's Cold Brew. My opinions are my own and I absolutely LOVE their iced coffee + creamers... and I think you will too! If you’re a coffee connoisseur – and you probably are because you’re...

Ellie (3 years old): "Where are we going?" Me: "I told you -  the market." Ellie: "We passed it already!" Me: "Oh . . . yeah. We are going to an outdoor market. Uh. . . we are going to...

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...

With Valentine's Day around the corner, chocolate is on my mind and in my mouth.  I am not one for going out on Valentine's Day for dinner, I'd rather opt for a more unique and maybe less busy experience. ...

January is Hot Tea Month... not that we needed an excuse to have a tea party!  We recently visited the English Rose Tea Room in Carefree.  My mom took my daughter and my two nieces for a tea party...

I'm not the first to share how parenting changes your life and those adorable little creations you birthed are sometimes time-suckers for attention, feeding, bathing, changing, etc.. Sometimes, a "date with your spouse" is when the kids go to bed...

Ah yes, the joys of a juice cleanse, my first one but maybe not my last.  If you are like me and haven't done a cleanse before, it can seem daunting.  I'll be honest, I get hangry so I...

Macy's Culinary Council presents Game Day Cooking with Tom Douglas and Cat Cora.  Tom Douglas, the three time James Beard award winning chef, and Cat Cora, the chef that made television history when she became the first female "Iron Chef"...

"where's the snow?" little miss three asked from the backseat. "a hop skip and a jump away!" I replied.  I know super corny but accurate. we can absolutely not wait for the next round of snow to hit flagstaff so we worked...

2015 is going to be the year of pottery in the Street household as I have been honored to be selected as a 2015 As You Wish Ambassador. Each month I will share an experience and/or what I decided...

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...

It's that time of year again where so many of us resolve to eat better and get more active (can you relate?)  I don't enjoy dieting, I love eating good food, in moderation...most of the time.  And I'm here...

I've mentioned before that I'm not a huge makeup person...Now, let me clarify. I don't have a ton of makeup. I don't wear a ton of makeup. But, I do have several FAVORITE items that I love and wear...

  I took my son to get his hair cut last night and it turned into somewhat of a negotiation between him and our stylist...  As I sat there watching my 5 year old tell her exactly what he wanted,...

Welcome to Snooze AM Eatery, the restaurant place I wish I could win free breakfast to for the rest of my life.  I was never a breakfast person, I was a drink a cup of coffee and maybe eat...