Summer

If you’re like me, the official start to summer in Phoenix begins when temperatures are topping out in the triple digits throughout the week... well before the rest of the country. As the mom to a newborn, I have...

Last week I channeled Ina Garten and made a perfect summer dessert: blackberry crostata. We had just visited Mortimer Farms and brought home some delicious sweet blackberries & strawberries.     This super easy and delicious free form Italian pie just screams...

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...

My kids are loud. Really loud. They're the kind of kids who start talking the moment they wake up and don't stop until bedtime. And I'm pretty sure at least one of them talks in his sleep. They're loud....

If you are new to sunny Phoenix—welcome! If you are a new mom—congratulations! Chances are that if you are reading this, you are starting your preparations for surviving the sweltering Arizona summer heat with kiddos. Hopefully you have been...

Let's Celebrate Independence Day! The 4th of July is going to be here before we know it! Start planning your fun now. We have so many options out there. I love that it is a time to gather with family...

Well, the inevitable has happened. The long, hot days of summer have arrived in the desert. The last month was uncharacteristically kind to us desert dwellers.....so much so in fact, that perhaps, we were in the slightest bit of...

Summer is upon us and if you’re like me, the thought and reality of triple digit temperatures makes you want to escape to a cool, dark place until it’s over (see you in October!). Add a summer birthday party...

I don't know about you but I am always looking for new ways to stay cool and save money... especially during the summer months!  I was super excited to learn about NewAir and their amazing line of luxury appliances!...

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...

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....

Pregnant and wondering if it's safe to use self-tanning products? This guide will address if self-tanners are safe enough for pregnant women, what to look for when shopping for self-tanner, and a list of some of the best self-tanners...

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. ...

Makers Gonna Make at DIY Summer Art Camp Find out why Pinspiration was voted Best Summer Day Camp for 2016 by Arizona Foothills Magazine! At Maker Camp, boy/girl campers ages 5+ learn to build their own Pinterest-inspired homemade toys and games . They will...

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 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...

If you are like me, you may be looking for new + interesting + unique + fun + cost effective activities for your kiddos to do this summer. This watercolor bubble art was all of the above! The idea...

Happy May ladies! This is our month to shine! With Mother's Day just having passed, warmer weather, and visions of summer vacation dancing in our minds, it's a good month to celebrate ourselves. As moms we know that each...

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...

Let’s not kid ourselves...summer is right around the corner, and with the temperatures already flirting with the 100 deg. range, we could be in for a long one! If you are anything like me, I tend to find more...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...