Although school has started for most of us, if you're anything like me, you still want to eke out the last few fun days of summer while you can. With Labor Day coming up, there's still time to plan...
I moved to Phoenix nearly three years ago. It was December. I marveled at how we were able to wear shorts nearly year-round. I laughed inwardly at the person I saw wearing a fur in January. And then summer...
Here are some handy tips for any and all
parents, grandparents, and brave adults to help you
survive flying with baby!
Our son was born in March 2015; to date, we’ve taken him on four major trips (one involving a three-hour layover), and...
I am a mom of two fun and wild boys. I have become an expert on Paw Patrol, PJ Masks, Thomas the Train, and Lego towers. I have learned to tone down the shock and horror on my face...
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...
Award-winning children’s footwear brand pediped® debuts its Spring/Summer 2016 collection featuring over 70 new styles across its signature footwear system and we are giving away a pair to one lucky #nphxmoms reader!
Whether a child is crawling, learning to walk, or...
Join us at Arizona Sunrays for an unforgettable Beat-the-Heat Summer Family Fun Event!
Escape the scorching summer sun and join us for a morning packed with exciting activities for all ages. Kiddos can test their gymnastics and ninja skills, get...
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. ...
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...
As moms ourselves, we know that finding the perfect summer camps mean fun-filled, and stress-free summers! We are eager to present our 2019 Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps in Phoenix, and hope it provides you some insight as you...
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 I sit here writing this, my little guy is walking around the house eating his lunch on his LAST DAY HOME before school starts. Ahhh... school. He's looking forward to it and truthfully, so am I. Don't get...
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...
Back in late February/early March my husband was diagnosed with skin cancer in two areas. Even though skin cancer has become common and treatable, it is always scary to hear the word "cancer" especially when coming from a doctor's...
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...
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...
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...
Going to the beach is always fun, especially during the hot Arizona summer months! A few days at the beach is a much-needed retreat from the scorching Phoenix temperatures. There are plenty of activities to participate in; building sand...
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....
With summer coming I know that we will all start to dread the high temperatures. The extremely unfortunate truth is that for some children that heat will be deadly. So when is it okay to leave your child in...
As summer quickly approaches, so do the scorching temperatures and with kids that means long days inside the house. In order to beat cabin fever, I have put together a list of my family's favorite indoor play areas in Phoenix!
1. Whipples...
The migration season for Phoenicians is upon us! It seems that almost everyone I know is packing up their car and heading out on family road trips to escape the soaring triple digit temps. Normally, we are one of...
Visit LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona
Escape the heat and jump into the biggest box of LEGO bricks ever!
Have you been to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona yet?! It opened to the public at Arizona Mills Mall in April and there is SO...
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...
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...