I can remember it clearly...my very first, and one of very few, camping trips with my family. I was about 12 years old, and my big sister had just started her Freshman year at NAU. Living in Tucson, the...
Need to shop for summer clothes and toys for your kids? On the cheap? Well, I have the place just for you! The MOMS Club of Phoenix-Happy Valley is holding its yearly charity consignment sale next Friday and Saturday...
Shaving...ugh! It is probably the part of my beauty routine that I dislike the most. Since we still have at least a couple more months of wearing shorts here in Phoenix, I thought I would share some shaving tips...
If you are like us, you would LOVE to find ways to dramatically lower your electric bill to fund other more exciting areas of your life (like new shoes!) We love bringing our readers new, LOCAL ways to save...
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...
Do you and your family hang out at the Shops at Norterra?! If you haven't already, you should!! The Shops are a sponsor of ours and we couldn't be more excited about it. There are so many great places...
I admit it....I love suburbia. The perfect combination of community, recreation, and retail with the convenience of being adjacent to a big city such as Phoenix. The Valley of the Sun is chock full of suburbia. But there are...
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...
Happy Independence Day, all! E and I are excited to be on summer break, as it is giving us some time to work on crafts together again. Here are some we did to celebrate the 4th of July!
First, we...
I don't know about you but when I think about summer with young kiddos, I start dreading the heat! My girls love splash pads and pools as much as any Arizona native does, but since they are often peppered...
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,...
The summer is here, the temperatures have risen to scorching degrees, and moms are left to figure out what to do with their kids ALL DAY, EVERY DAY! That can be an overwhelming task to say the least. I...
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...
Hey mommas! Looking for fun/cool summer activities for your kids? See what your local Pottery Barn Kids has going on! We will be participating in their Summer Reading Challenge (cool temp wise and learning wise). What do you need...
Is it spring or summer??I sure can't tell! Though we have been blessed lately with some beautiful breezy days, let's just accept the fact that the sun is already stinkin' HOT and the HOTTER temps are right around the...
At our last meeting for the moms of the blog I had my hair in a super easy updo that I got so many compliments on I figured I would do a post on it. It is the perfect...
Summer is here and in full swing...heat and even quite a bit of humidity lately for us Phoenicians. The sun, heat, humidity, and chlorine that this time of year brings can leave your hair not looking its best. I...
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...
So, have you all seen the jeans that come in a ton of different colors? I love them and have bought a few different colored ones that I have been wearing. My sister had the idea of taking some...
Time for another do-it-yourself nail idea! These cheetah print nails can be customized to any color scheme and would be super cute on toes! Sandal season is definitely here! Here is what you'll need: a light/neutral base color, an...
There seems to be a love-hate relationship when I think about traveling with my daughter, for sure. I love spending time with my family creating fun memories on vacation, but getting to and from there is always an interesting experience. ...
Summertime skin makes me think of sweat, sunscreen, and that tight dryness from our hot sun. It can be easy to let skin care go on the back burner, I am guilty of this, and I am a licensed...
As the hot, hot, HOT Phoenix summer trudges on, we all can use some inspiration in the kitchen… especially when we’re busy with our wonderful kiddos or we don’t feel like standing over a hot stove. Here are a...
Boy, has it been hot and sticky or what? We are trying to stay inside as much as possible, unless we are in the pool of course! My almost 2 year old is becoming bored with our inside activities...