I recently became a second time mama, with the birth of baby boy #2 a few weeks ago, and things are definitely different the second time around! With our first son, I was the typical first-time-mom: anxious, wanting to...
As I write this, our state in experiencing the most historic movement in public education since…really, ever. With an affirmative vote of teachers from across the state, a walk-out has been scheduled to protest the need for increased funding...
Handing the car keys to your teenager for the first time can be downright scary. I know. It happened to me! Not only did I have to trust my new teen driver behind the wheel to make good choices,...
More moms are asking their kid's orthodontist about Invisalign for themselves. We all want to take care of ourselves.
Braces and Invisalign aren't just for kids anymore. More and more people are getting braces or doing Invisalign as an adult.
Braces,...
Candle season has arrived! Yay! Not only are they filling up our homes with delightful warm scents but they can be peaceful, calming, and soothing after a long day. We all know that candles can get pricey depending on...
Maya Angelou, one of my favorite writers, encouraged us to “be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” With all the heaviness, dark feelings, and divisiveness our country is facing, maybe this is the perfect time to challenge ourselves to...
It is officially the holiday season. Thanksgiving is behind us and the next month or so brings promise of days filled with family gatherings, lengthy shopping and errand trips, and travel to see loved ones near and far. Even...
With its beautiful (winter) weather and sunny days, Arizona attracts a lot of visitors! Many of us have out of state friends and family who want to visit us in our beautiful state. OK, so summer may not be...
I didn't choose the minimalist life, the minimalist life chose me.
I met my husband when I was seven years old. By the time I was 12 I made it known that I would marry him and no one could...
Initially, I wanted to write a blog post about how to transition toddlers into their own room from cosleeping. I quickly realized that I am far from an expert in that department. Truthfully, my two-year-old is lying next to...
This summer, like most of the country, my husband and I became obsessed with cold brew coffee. I am not, however, fond of dropping $4+ every time I want a refreshing and cold caffeine fix. Nor do I have time...
Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Is it just me or does this holiday come with really high expectations? Particularly, expectations about love and intimacy? With that in mind...
Let's talk about sex, baby.
Last Fall, I went to Nine...
As mothers, we do some pretty incredible things; but perhaps nothing is quite as impressive as the mental load we carry. We coordinate appointments, manage medications, plan schedules, recall addresses, phone numbers, friends’ names, and even house a complete...
I recently went on a girls’ weekend getaway with two of my best friends from college. We are all moms now and were in desperate need of some good gab and chill time together, kid free.
The second night of...
Spring break is a time to relax and de-stress. It is meant for students of all ages to recharge and get ready for the last semester of the school year. If you’re planning on traveling during spring break but...
The changes in routines that come with summertime can throw anyone for a loop, but we're here to help with some fun summer activities to do with your kids in Phoenix! Let's bring back summer fun instead of just...
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Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide :: Finding the Perfect Gift for...
Phoenix Moms brings you our annual Kids Holiday Gift Guide, featuring products that will be the perfect gift for the kiddos on your list...
