Things to do & Guides

We are getting so excited for our Bloom event later this month! We want to give away two (2) tickets to one of our North Phoenix Moms Blog readers. And that lucky reader could be you!  Bloom :: An Event...

Sometimes I don't even want to think about getting dressed in the summer because it is so hot outside that I just throw on whatever shorts and tank top I see first. Sometimes it's hard to put together cute...

Here is your neighborhood Christmas Lights round-up for Phoenix!  Christmas Eve Luminarias in Moon Valley - 1344 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023, USA Start from Thunderbird Rd and Coral Gables Drive, and go north on Coral Gables. Follow the lights...

As you know, Leap Day (February 29) only comes around once every four years, and these local businesses are making it an extra special occasion for those celebrating a Leap Day birthday! Over Easy – Calling all Leap Day Birthdays! Are you one...

Summer time cooking in Phoenix is tricky.  It's hot, like really hot, and the idea of even turning on the oven literally makes me want to just eat cold cereal until September. Lately, I have gotten really into cooking...

The holidays are over. We are now living in a new decade. Whatever your reason, we want to celebrate with a Mom's Night Out event. We all deserve it! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us for wine, delicious food, giveaways and more! When: February 18th Where:...

This is a sponsored post. I received product to review but my opinions are my own. Have you noticed that some of our North Phoenix Moms Blog team has been traveling? Last Saturday on our Insta Take-Over, Stacey showed you...

I am the smelliest sweaty Betty you are likely to meet. I work out regularly and I live in Phoenix, which might as well be the same as living on the face of the sun in the summertime. Needless...

Summer is here! What does that mean for AZ families? The days are much longer and the temperatures are rapidly rising! Kids are starting to drive their parents crazy and parents can't wait for school to start again! One way to soak in...

Are you looking for a little family escape from Phoenix over a weekend but don't want to go too far? Or maybe you want a special day trip to be the highlight of school break or one of those...

    Hello fabulous mommas!  Welcome to the first Fashion & Beauty Friday of the new North Phoenix Moms Blog!   Recently, Birchbox sent me a bottle of Agave Healing Oil, which is an oil treatment for hair.  If you don't know about Birchbox,...

I love America, food, friends, and fireworks, which naturally means that the Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. One thing I really appreciate about this holiday is that it’s easy. Celebrating usually means a low-key BBQ...

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...

As much as Valley residents seem to treat the heat as no big deal or at worst a mild annoyance, it’s actually a serious health risk. If you underestimate the desert heat and don’t take precautions, you could be...

It's foodie Friday! Today I'm featuring a recipe from my dear friend Dala over at Thyme and Tamarind. Keep your eye on this food blogger because she will probably be seen around here now and again and she is...

Favorite Things Guide 2020 We are celebrating this year coming to an end and 2021 can't come soon enough. We wanted to finish the year with a little positivity by publishing our Favorite Things! Some of these items are from...

We are looking for new & diverse contributors to expand our team of regular writers! We need local (Metro Phoenix area) moms who are passionate about our community and love to share stories and wisdom with others. This is a volunteer...

Whether you are hosting a group or just your family of four, here are some affordable tips to making your table pop this 4th of July! Between Target, Melrose Vintage and my pantry, I was able to make my $15...

This post is sponsored by Wet n' Wild. It's that time of year in Phoenix...  the weather is rising, the kids are getting out of school, and that means summer is officially here!  If you are like most parents, you...

Are you prepared for the Monsoon season? Not sure how to prepare? We have tips from an Arizona native for you!   Arizona's monsoon season begins in June and continues through September. Monsoon season includes higher humidity, thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning, hail,...

This summer my family and I set off on an epic west coast road trip.  We did a similar trip two years ago (you can read about that here).  This time we wanted to check out a few places...

As my school year is winding down, I'm looking at a summer spent with my family. I can't wait until I can stay in workout clothes all day, take my kids to the park on a week day, and...

Over the past few days, my husband and I have been talking about our summer plans. Summer is our favorite time of year to travel (yours too probably!) Right now, we have a couple of out-of-town trips on the...

I’ve declared that this summer will be the Summer of Yes for me and my two little boys. All too often I find myself saying no simply because I don’t want to be bothered with the task of managing...

This post was sponsored.  I received swim lessons for my child, though all opinions and comments are my own. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but in reality, I think the importance of what is seen in...