No, I’m not talking about the restaurant chain, although at 26 weeks pregnant, that doesn’t sound half bad. I’m talking about young children’s obsession with putting objects in and taking them out of containers. Starting around 9 months, both...
It would be the understatement of the year to say that my family's life is a little crazy right now. I'm working full time and my husband is staying with my kids and finishing up school (graduation in one...
I don't know about you, but I am loving this spring weather! We are trying to take advantage of it by spending as much time outside as possible before we start melting! As much as my kids love playing outside,...
I'm back again this month with 2 recipes my family eats regularly. In order to save money, I've cut out buying pre-made mixes like Bisquick and some packaged snacks. (Not too mention making homemade mixes and snacks are much...
I find as a mother, or maybe just as a woman, I tend to overanalyze, over plan, over think... I compare myself to others who appear (via their social media updates and pictures) to have lives that are easier, more exciting,...
Chances are, there is going to come a day when your little one looks at meal in front of them and say "I don't want to eat that." They have decided that today is a great day to exercise...
If you are like me, your phone is glued to you. We may not like all that technology has become, but we all admit we can't live without it. I have been trying to use my phone not just...
Who says you can't garden in the desert? I planted my first fall garden in Phoenix in 2011. I honestly didn't do much research, just went to a local nursery, picked up some small plants according to what sounded...
I can't tell you how excited my husband and I were when we got to the stage with our oldest where all foods were fair game. We are a family who likes to cook, bake, and eat, so we...
My husband and I have started a new journey. He is starting a new job and with any new life-altering decision, we needed to configure our money. We really want to stick to our budget and make some good...
Each year, we seem to add more and more traditions to our growing family. I love it! I'm curious which ones will stay and which ones won't. Some of the things that we are doing now, I can guarantee...
I'm having a serious holiday identity crisis and it's reaching the height of its intensity this week before Christmas.
My perceptive three-year-old has been asking a lot of questions about Santa, my Pinterest boards are blowing up with cooler moms'...
Well, the holiday season is in full swing, which means wonderful music, decorations, and events… and also extra responsibilities, events, and stress. Hopefully your December is trending more towards the wonderful-ness than the stressfulness!
If you’re like me, and some...
It's that time of year when between family, work, and kid's activities, it seems there's a holiday party at least every weekend. As a mom, I don't always have the hours that I would like to get all dolled...
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...
I have my ideal Thanksgiving all plotted out in my head: I'll walk out of my kitchen carrying a 20 pound organic turkey, artfully brined, roasted, and arranged with varietal herbs that I clipped from my garden just moments...
I have joined the group. The group that plays Christmas music before Thanksgiving. You know? That group who also puts up Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving. (I'm still trying to convince my husband to put up the tree). There's something...
If you are a mama with a little girl, you probably attempt (and may succeed) in doing your daughters hair. I personally did not put many head bands or bows in my 1st daughters hair when she was a...
Well, I've reached another first as a mom. You know, first time baby laughs, first steps, first time kid barfs on you in public, etc. This week's first was my older daughter's first preschool field trip. I was lucky...
When it comes to dressing myself and my toddler son, I seldom pay full price. I am extremely frugal when it comes to this area, to the point where I am almost embarrassed to share this post with you...
Labor Day weekend was a blast for my family! We took a trip to Disneyland with my parents, brother and sister-in-law, and some close family friends. For my mom's birthday she invited me to walk the Disneyland 1/2 Marathon....
Over the summer I started making these smoothies when I noticed my son started eating everything but his veggies. I want to make sure he eats well, and I while I will always offer veggies with meals, I also...
I always enjoy when my children's grandparents, whether it be my parents or my in-laws, come into town for a visit. In our family, visits from grandparents include chatting and catching up of course, but also a chance for...
Life tends to have its ups and downs. Just when you think everything is great, you may be thrown a curve ball. My oldest is 5 and he has just entered his first year of elementary school. He tends...
I recently celebrated my 29th birthday. I have always loved birthdays. It's so fun to celebrate with the people you love. One thing that I started doing for my birthday now that I'm a mom is getting freebies for...
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Out of Town Guests? Here are Six Spots to Bring Them!
As more and more people realize how much Phoenix has to offer, odds are good you'll eventually be hosting or at least meeting up...
