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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live! is coming to Phoenix! Yes, I said that with almost as much excitement as my kids. The funny thing is I never thought I’d like one of their shows as much as I do but...

I grew up in Minnesota where the 4th of July is right in the middle of the best season - SUMMER, so it was always one of my favorite holidays. Fast forward to now, where I feel like I live...

Everyone in Phoenix with kids knows summer means it’s crucial to have a swim suit and towel in your car at all times. You know, just in case you decide to wander into a luxury resort and dip your...

My family loves to get outside when the weather is as gorgeous as it is. You can find us strolling the Greenbelt, out at the Train Park, or spending time visiting our favorite residents at the Phoenix Zoo.  But...

Play ball! Spring Training is around the corner in Arizona and these Valley restaurants are serving home-run deals to celebrate! Streets of New York - Local family-owned pizzeria Streets of New York are giving guests a home-run deal this spring...

This year marks the 3rd Annual Arizona PBS Nerd Walk and it is such a great family friendly event!  Are you a nerd  for PBS?  Science?  Math?  Comic books?  Everyone is a nerd for something!  Nerds of all kinds will...

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. ...

Happy Friday and Happy National Cheeseburger Day!  I could go on and on about all the great cheeseburgers around town but let's focus on one in particular today.  Let's talk about the The Burger, from Blue Hound Kitchen &...

As a photographer, I understand completely how stressful family photos can be sometimes. First, you have to find a photographer whose work you love and that you can trust to capture you and your family's memories. Then there is...

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...

Lets face it mamas. Our to-do lists often times outnumber our completed lists, and we are overwhelmed by the day to day needs of our families and children, and (for working mamas), the job demands! I am constantly finding...

We love living in the Valley of the Sun! All year round, there are so many fun activities, from festivals for families to nights on the town just for the grown ups. (Feel free to submit your event to...

We are excited to announce that the Phoenix Teacher of the Year has been announced!  Mr. Hernandez from Cotton Boll Elementary is our 2022 Phoenix Teacher of the Year! He will be awarded a $100 Amazon Gift Card. Thank you...

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...

Deals, deals, deals......who doesn't LOVE one?! We sure do. And we like to share them too!!! Especially when it is from one of our very own Co-founders, Stacey at Dream Photography Studio! Woop! Ladies (and gentlemen if you read this), she is offering...

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...

Who says Southern food and healthy eating don't go together?  Sure, you can find all the comfort and fried goodness you want in most Southern restaurants.  But, can you find vegetables that are sophisticated and elevated, modern, and with...

MUSICOLOGY is an enhanced music program designed specifically for newborns through 4-year olds. Classes are divided into developmental age groups which promote language, rhythm, motor skills, self-esteem, creativity and joy! In a fun and engaging atmosphere, children will explore...

April is here and Easter is on it's way. With it being a little later than usual this year it's going to be a tad warm out there for those egg hunts. The following is a list of  Easter...

I practically grew up at the Public Library in Tempe. My memories are full of my single mom lugging me, my two sisters, and two brothers into the van and involve either a story time, checking out handfuls of...

I am an Illinois native, so summertime in the Midwest is not comparable to these hot summer days that Phoenix brings. Growing up, everyone looked forward to sweet summertime. The magical months between May and August where we can...

Whether you're looking for a special date with your kid, or a fancy time out with some friends, a Phoenix tea shop of one kind or another can really hit the spot. Today, we're spilling the tea on the...

For the holidays this year, we will be entertaining out-of-town guests for three out of the four weeks of December. I know... I know... but it's not as bad as it may sound. Two of the guests are my...

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...

It's Mother's Day and that means you need great Phoenix Brunch ideas! Put away your aprons, take off your hostess hats and make that reservation for a well deserved Sunday Brunch. No quiche to prepare, no dishes to clean up! Just...