Um, excuse me? How did summer fly by already? Back-to-school time is always bittersweet for me. It’s a twisted combination of “Yes! Now I can get back to our regularly scheduled life” and “Nooooooo!!! Say it ain’t so!” But...
My twin daughters are big kindergarteners now, but I remember the days where I thought I would never make it their first birthday.  For the most part I have forgotten these memories of life being tough from birth until...
There are many times throughout a school year that you and your child will want to show your teachers some appreciation in the form of a gift. There is even Teacher Appreciation Week coming soon, from May 2nd through...
Ok so.. they call them “terrible 2’s” for an obvious reason, but in reality, having a 3-year-old can be harder than having a 2-year-old. If you feel like you are having a tough time with your 3-year-old, you are...

Fashion Fun Friday- Ribbies

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  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...
Did you know that March is National Reading Awareness Month? The need for a national campaign encouraging parents to read aloud to their children each day is necessary, as 1 in 3 students get to kindergarten without the tools required...
Prior to motherhood, I was a voracious reader. But more often than not over the last 10 years, the books I’ve been reading have been my kids’ choice, not mine. Reading to my children and fostering their love of...
Ready to be a mompreneur and work for yourself? Five things you should know before you launch. A few years ago, I left my more-than-full-time corporate job to stay at home and raise my kids (which is still a more-than-full-time...
Among the many people you are buying gifts for this holiday season, be sure your children’s teachers are on the list. This is a perfect opportunity to show your appreciation for the love and wisdom they share with their...
We're so lucky to live in Phoenix and  to have an amazing food and drink culture, with all this wonderful patio weather all we want to do is meet our friends for afternoon day dates, take a break from...
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...
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...
Last summer in an effort to beat the heat and save money, our family purchased a Groupon for the Arizona Science Center. The offer provided unlimited visits for a family of four from Memorial Day to Labor Day for...

Farming Up a Good Time

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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...
Summer is here which means the older kids are home from school and the younger kids (and their parents!) are soon going to find the park a bit hotter than anyone would like. What will save the day as...
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...
Throwing a kids birthday party can be stressful enough.  There are so many things to think about with planning and preparing.  Sometimes making sure those things get captured in photographs are last minute thoughts. Being a mom first and photographer...
All over the internet today I see so many posts about how to be a “mompreneur.” So many of my own friends have started a business with an MLM. I have nothing against MLMs or those who choose to...
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....
Getting pregnant can be hard. I can hear the laughter of those who know I got pregnant with Melody the first time I did "the deed" on my wedding night. Fast forward to the present day, and we have...
This is a sponsored post. I received services in exchange for this review. My opinions are my own and my review is an honest one. I love my stylist...like A LOT! What I love most about visiting Melissa at Matriarch Salon is the environment...it's...

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There are so very fun Halloween dining deals around the Valley!  Pita Jungle - Pita Jungle is offering a FREE kids meal with the purchase of an adult...
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