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My family and I recently had the pleasure of visiting Islands at Desert Ridge on a Sunday, for some football.  Unlike most, I shockingly don't typically care for burgers but it is absolutely safe to say that Islands has converted me...

My daughter was the luckiest 10 year old last weekend when we had AZ Sleepy Teepee for her sleepover birthday party! Is this not THE. MOST. ADORABLE sleepover setup you have ever seen? Everyone could not believe how fantastic this...

This summer, enjoy a relaxing getaway to the historic Lodge on the Desert in Tucson, Arizona.  Summer rates start as lows as $99 per night and include a free breakfast buffet is included with each room for up to two...

One of my fellow co-founders (Rachel) and I were recently given the opportunity to check out As You Wish Pottery's new location at Westgate! We were encouraged to bring the family and make it into a fun, family night...

Oh, hello Fall. We are all so happy to see you again! We can finally carry all the kids through the grocery store parking lot without working up a sweat. And we can send the kids in the backyard...

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...

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so here's your guide to the most romantic restaurants in Phoenix + around the valley to help you choose where to spend that precious date night! Instead of going on Valentine's Day...

Is it spring or summer??I sure can't tell! Though we have been blessed lately with some beautiful breezy days, let's just accept the fact that the sun is already stinkin' HOT and the HOTTER temps are right around the...

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...

I am passionate about becoming a “connoisseur of the sky.” From all things adrenaline, aviation, and yes, even astronomy, my visit to the Arizona Science Center to check out the new Astronaut Exhibition was the perfect opportunity to continue...

This post was written and sponsored by our partners at The Children's Museum of Phoenix. Having a child with a summer birthday can be a bit daunting for us Arizona moms. I have twin girls with a mid May birthday...

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...

Like many of you, I recently heard about the horrible conditions of many asylum-seeking migrant children detained at the Southern U.S. border. These include little-to-no access to soap, toothbrushes, water, food, medical care, beds and blankets as well as...

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....

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...

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,...

I was raised on Disney movies and musicals.  Some of my favorites (that still hold up) are: Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, The Wizard of Oz, West Side Story, Grease, Singin' in the Rain and, of course,...

Ok ladies, here is your fair warning to save the date and start saving those pennies! Pineapple Triangle is hosting their AZ Share that You Care market in just a couple of weeks on October 18th at the Icehouse in...

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...

North Phoenix Moms Blog is currently looking to add to our incredible team of contributors.  We’re looking for local, motivated, organized, passionate moms who are interested in our community, local events and happenings, food, family outings, DIY, and so...

April is National Volunteer Month so we are featuring some of our favorite Phoenix Non-Profits to help you start a tradition of volunteering and giving back! Volunteering can be such a great activity to bond with your kids, with...

Hi friends! I am so excited to share this with you today! Next month we'll be mixing and mingling with some amazing women to talk blogs and brands at this one-day conference put on by the gals of Junk in...

We are excited to share our local Phoenix Halloween Decor finds with you... to make shopping local easy peasy. A few weeks ago (I’m fairly certain it was around September 20th), my mom came over to my house and seemed shocked...

It's always the right time for pizza, and here in Phoenix we are so lucky to have a variety of incredible pizza offerings you will want to try! Here are a few pizza parlors to add to your list-...

Another highly successful JITT event! I have literally already marked my calendar for the next event on May3rd! It falls about a week away from my birthday so that means I KNOW where I'm spending all my bday cash!...