Parenting Wisdom

As moms, few events are as exasperating and draining, let alone baffling, as tantrums and meltdowns. They seem to happen at the least opportune time, and society tells us that these emotional outbursts are instances of bad behavior and...

As I was driving to my hair appointment the other day my mind began to wander as it does in my rare lonely car rides. My mind swiped through some of the many reasons I love my husband and...

Thank you to all that attended Bloom :: An Event for New and Expecting Moms  presented by North Phoenix Moms Blog, Scottsdale Moms Blog and City Moms Blog Network. We had the best night. We loved seeing all of the...

If you are like me and LOVE celebrating and decorating the house for each and every fun holiday that approaches, then you will LOVE this post! Valentine's is one of my favorites hype up because it just means I...

Living in Phoenix means our hot HOT summers need to be filled with busy camp days for our kids. Because we know, if we don't plan our kids summers, we then become the "camp directors". We know that finding...

My husband and I have been together for eight years this year. We will have been married for four. He's been my best friend since we met on that blind date. 17 years old and I was head over...

With much of the world on hold due to COVI19, Arizona's children are still actively learning in unique, on-line environments, such as the case with Arizona's largest private school, Northwest Christian School, in Northwest Phoenix. This number one ranked,...

Did you know that Arizona is only one of two states that does not have a ban on texting while driving?! The only state law on the subject is a ban for bus drivers.  Really? Last month, our legislators voted to ban texting...

Summertime in Phoenix is not my favorite. Every year I tell myself that summer isn't so bad, and then every year I complain all summer long. Now that I have little kids, I hate the desert heat even more....

A couple years back, someone on Facebook asked for ideas for healthy alternatives to an annual ‘popsicle' party at her child's school. The comment storm that ensued was quite crazy...   It is just a popsicle.  Back off."   Readers suggesting that...

I'm going to get a little more personal than I usually like to get. And it's probably going to get a little awkward. With a title that has the word "boobs" in it, you'd think it might be fun,...

Over the weekend we took a trip to the Children's Museum of Phoenix for a friend's first birthday party and lucky for us, had time to explore the museum after the festivities were over.  {PS: If you need a...

In this installment of NBBM, a Disney Classic returns better than ever... Moms, new research you may be the answer to your child's veggie problem... If there was a bummer at the end of an Arizona summer, this would...

The Shops at Norterra launched their annual Earn and Learn School Rewards program on October 1st For the fifth year in a row, customers can help schools earn a grant of up to $2,500 simply by shopping, dining, receiving services or...

2009.  That year was a turning point for our family. It started with backyard chickens. You would think that taking on backyard chickens would be something that comes later in a real food journey. Nope, not for me. I...

Today we have a simple DIY from local AZ mom + photographer Jessica Flecky of Flecky Fotography. As you can see here, Jessica offers up a easy + awesome DIY that any of us moms can do! Take the time to...

Watercolor Art by Yellow Bungalow Shop. Visit HERE to download this amazing artwork. Proceeds will go to families of first responders. Today marks the 13th anniversary of 9/11/2001, which seems both incredibly impossible and completely believable. This is one of those...

One of my good mom friends and I got to talking about the challenges that parenting can present. We moms are often caught with the feeling that our cups are overflowing, and we are giving all aspects of life...

Women and moms with a ton of responsibilities often find it difficult to make it to the gym every day. But the good news is that you can bring the gym home with the simplest yet highly efficient home...

As a mama of a freshly-minted five year old who is eagerly counting down the days until her first day of Kindergarten, I can speak from experience when I say that the school-days roll around all too quickly. On...

It’s never been harder to keep kids safer online. Ironic, isn’t it? The technology that has provided us more connectivity than ever before also opens digital doors that expose children to all kinds of new risks. The scary truth is...

  Well, I did it. I survived through three pregnancies, had three natural births (just what I wanted), and have three beautiful children to show for it. I am blessed indeed! However, a sneaky struggle has made it's way into my...

Before becoming a mom I only knew the term “redshirting” as it pertained to college athletics; however, that all changed after our August baby was born. Once our son turned two we started to casually talk about preschool—where he...

It's no secret - I'm a big fan of lists, storage and good ol' fashion organization.  I love making fall lists with autumn activities, and going back to school shopping for all those writing supplies and planners.  I think...

I follow a mom on Instagram who recently lost her young baby to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. It was a complete and total tragedy, but one that plagues the mind with endless questions of whether or not it could...