Things to do & Guides

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...

Everyone in Phoenix knows summer starts early here, and it's crucial to always have a swim suit and towel in your car and ready to go.  You know, just in case you decide to wander into a luxury resort...

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...

This year is definitely going to look different than previous Fall seasons, but there is no reason we all shouldn't celebrate the cooler temperatures after making it through the hottest summer ever. Time to pack up the fam (and...

Every year I create a bucket list of sorts. This year I’ve entitled it, “39 things Wendie will do while 39.” 2020 is a great motivator because not only is it a New Year and a new decade, but...

After the last few months of home-schooling and stay at home orders, my family is so excited to plan our summer trips. This year is going to look very different from previous summers, but one thing that won't change...

Recently I broke free from the Arizona heat and made the trip to to the west coast to lounge on the beach. (More like stop my daughter from eating every grain of sand on the shore.) The beach can...

This is my first year of having an actual summer with my kids. My daughter just finished her first year at half- day Pre-K and now we have three glorious months with steaming hot temperatures to enjoy together.  Did...

Last summer in an effort to beat the heat and save money, our family purchased a Groupon for the Arizona Science Center. The offer provided unlimited visits for a family of four from Memorial Day to Labor Day for...

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:...

Any mommas out there with some crazy hair lately?  This weather that we have been having can lead to some frizzy, hot-messes on top of our heads.  I thought I would give you some tips on how to tame...

Summer is coming quickly! (Yay - for family time, vacations, and relaxation!  Ugh - for hot sweatiness!) The thing on my mind lately has been how to get a healthy glow.  I like the look of a tan for...

It seems a lot of people around us have lavish plans to travel this Spring Break with their families. Many Arizonans head to California, to Disneyland, Sea World, Legoland, or the beach for some R&R. Others choose Mexico or...

It's summertime ... and the livin is easy ..." Just kidding. When you live in Phoenix, there's nothing easy about the summer. And with temperatures already lingering in the 100s, the easiest thing you can think of -- walking your...

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...

The Arizona Biltmore Resort is one of the oldest valley resorts. Every room, restaurant and alcove is awash with history and charm. The property recently finished a total remodel and it is absolutely gorgeous. Next month they are offering...

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...

Happy National Lemonade Day! Did you know such a day existed!?  I sure didn't, but I am more than happy to celebrate. Lemonade is hands down my favorite drink around. It is such a versatile drink- fancy enough to...

As a part time teacher I have summers off to hang out with my kiddos, but on the flip side I also don't get paid as a teacher during the summer, so my family has to summer on a...

There are times (usually between the months of June and September) when I'm not quite sure why I live in Phoenix...our summers are not for the faint of heart. I like to consider myself someone who is fairly mild-mannered,...

    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,...

Our family went camping once or twice when I was young, but I don't remember many details about our trips. I know our tent was tan and I had a truly epic Rainbow Brite sleeping bag.  I recall sleeping...

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...

This post was sponsored by our partners at Shops at Norterra. Anyone living in Phoenix experiences four seasons: tolerable, hot, really hot, and are you freakin' kidding me? Welcome to “are you freakin’ kidding me” otherwise known as August in Phoenix!...

It's almost Fall and the weather will begin to cool down and of course the pumpkin patches will be opening up. Enjoying the pumpkin patches has been a long time tradition of our family and this year will be...