Parenting Wisdom

It's funny that I had worked with kids for several years as a teacher, but until now, had missed out on an entire facet of my career. I think I was a pretty solid teacher before kids, but after...

Hello! This is my first blog post for West Valley Moms Blog and although I had planned on writing about gratitude (next time!), I thought it appropriate with today being Valentine's Day to write about a few of my...

Hello WVMB readers, we are happy to introduce a few new "voices" that you'll be hearing from this year. We have 4 new writers who will joining our team. Get excited for some fresh and fun new posts and...

I love baby showers, and I love births, and I love birthdays. I don't always love shopping for them. Mostly because I never know what would be most helpful to get the mom to be or the new baby....

Let's be honest. You currently have it or at one point have had it. The itch all of us women get to carry, birth, and raise a child. When you have this itch it's hard when all you see...

Last Friday, I shared the Mommébox subscription with you.  I showed you what was in the December Mommébox and today I am going to share with you what the January box included!  If you missed the first post, click...

Well, it's been over a month since we met for our WVCC "Holiday Favorites" meal. It was delish! The funny thing about it was that we didn't have a lot of holiday-ish food. We were all talking and it...

Mommébox is a subscription service where every month you get a box full of goodies.  It's like opening a present created just for you once a month!  It is filled with beauty and lifestyle products to pamper moms like...

My almost three year old shot into the world (four hour labor and delivery), couldn’t sleep through the night as a baby (actually she still doesn’t), was a high energy toddler who constantly needed her mother’s attention, and is...

It's so hard to write the word EXTENDED without the fear of someone thinking I'm a total weirdo and still breastfeeding an eight year old! Let's clear the air- my daughter is only a year and ten months (pictured...

A few weeks ago, I had one of those amazing moments as a teacher when angels sing and the world is, for a few minutes, brighter and cleaner. Let me give you some back story- the middle school where I...

I love my girls. Really love them. However, on a day to day basis, I have a difficult time being present with them. Doing things like getting down on the floor with them to play, reading more than just...

It’s here!  Our short season of winter, where we can put on cozy sweaters, have a fire in the fireplace, and go outside in jackets and mittens!  Now, I know some residents of Phoenix curse even our mild winters...

As some of you probably know, West Valley Moms Blog is part of a national network (City Moms Blog) that is designed to connect moms to information and parenting perspectives unique to the communities in which they live. We...

As my oldest child's 18th birthday is fast approaching in just a few short days, I thought it would be appropriate to share what birthdays look like around here. After all, we have been celebrating them for quite some...

Happy New Year West Valley Moms! Ready for another great year? If you're new around here West Valley Moms is on Instagram! Instagram is a fun and easy way to share pictures with your friends and family, all from the convenience of your...

This time of year is so fun! The holidays surround us, everything is decorated, Christmas songs are playing, and there are tons of parties and celebration going on. While I love all of these things and participate in most...

Since getting married, having our son, and having just way too many people to buy gifts for, my husband and I typically just give each other really awesome (or so we think) stockings. This year however, I am stumped!...

Feeling crafty this Holiday Season? Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Pinterest has ideas whatever reason Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la You may spend so many hours Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Pinning, Pinning, and repining Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Crafting is fun! Go Pin some more!   Here are some of my top 3 favorite DIY Holiday Gifts I plan on using this season all...

Hi ladies! We're mixing it up on Instagram this month and instead of features, today I'm sharing a fun DIY Instagram Ornament project that would make GREAT gifts or stocking stuffers for your family this holiday! What you’ll need: Rectangle...

I saw this idea on Pinterest a while back. I planned on being a serious DIY-er and making my play-doh from scratch, but yeah....like that was going to happen!  Between my two girls, the other children I watch during...

Technically it is a heating pad, but really with all this homemade love put into it, I cannot help but think of it as a hug. Think about it- you are cold or hurting- do you really want to...

I think ornaments can be a fun gift to give someone before Christmas (for the host of a holiday party, family friends, a teacher, etc.). They are just a little something thoughtful that can be enjoyed before the holiday...

Tomorrow we are kicking off a new series that will go through next Friday. 8 Days of DIY Holiday Gifts! Are you excited? I am. I can't wait to see what our writers (contributors and guest bloggers will post...