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...

Make this a summer to remember with a getaway to Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, with weekday rates beginning at $189 per night, June 1 – Aug. 31, 2017. Experience sunrise hikes to adjacent Pinnacle Peak Park, dining al fresco...

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 am an Illinois native, so summertime in the Midwest is not comparable to these hot summer days that Phoenix brings. Growing up, everyone looked forward to sweet summertime. The magical months between May and August where we can...

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...

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...

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...

I've talked about this before, but I thought this would be a good time for another friendly reminder...wear sunscreen! It is so important to protect your skin, the biggest and most visible organ, from sun damage.  It is no...

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...

Find all the supplies and steps for a DIY Car Seat Cooler. With temps in the triple digits all summer, these are a must-have for any mama! Summer is now in full force and with our temps already hitting 120...

Situated about 90 minutes from Phoenix in Central Arizona, you’ll find a hidden treasure that is not only a fun way to escape the desert heat, but it’s also a fun way to enjoy...

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...

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. ...

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...

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 my 4 year old is reading! Sure it's just mini picture books like "The Cat on the Mat" and "Will is Ill" but he is reading and not just memorizing like he used to do. It was so...

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,...

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!...

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...

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...

In the last 3 years our family has gone on (3) 2 week long road trips. The first trip was with our then 13 month old, CLOTH DIAPERED, daughter. Our second trip was with our then 2 year old daughter...

Summer is well underway and it’s that time, once again, to read all of the latest and greatest thing to do in Phoenix to keep kiddos and parents entertained. Let’s have some fun! Jaw-some July: Sharks Invade Odysea Aquarium All...

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...

The Shops at Norterra Kicks Off Their Annual Summer Reading Program The Shops at Norterra are helping Valley school children avoid the “summer slide” and keep up their reading skills during summer break. Running through August 6th, kids ages 6...

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...