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Valentine's Day is approaching and we are neck-deep in the candy-laden holidays that began way back on Halloween. While your kids might have visions of chalky conversation hearts dancing in their heads, I want to chat about a sweet...

On August 19, 2015 I finally made it public on Facebook that I had been suffering from postpartum depression and anxiety since the birth of my beautiful daughter. Here was my post: About a year ago I finally got help...

Family photos and I have a love/ hate relationship. I love getting the family all dressed up, I love having pictures to hang on my wall, and I love creating lasting memories. What do I hate about them? Getting...

This post was written and sponsored by our partners at Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics.  At Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, our foremost priority is the proper, healthy dental and orthodontic development of our patients. Nothing makes us happier than...

About one month ago, Malka Rodal and I started speaking about possibly organizing a space in my home. Immediately, the master bedroom closet jumped out as what I wanted to tackle. I know that we all have busy lives...

  From time to time I find myself staring into my kid’s closet and thinking ‘How am I ever going to organize this mess?!’ Light Bulb Moment I got the idea to make it kid conducive. First I removed everything and I...

Take Me Out To The Ball Game... Two years, countless diapers, and nearly 365 games of regular season baseball has elapsed since Spring Training 2014. That’s two full seasons of warm summer nights, Cracker Jacks, and hot dogs for those...

When I was younger, I remember regularly asking my mom what her favorite age for me was. And her reply was always, I enjoyed you as a baby, but I love the age you are now.” As I sit here today,...

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...

For the very first time as a mom, I went school shopping for my little one. He just turned three, and let’s just say, this whole preschool thing is very emotional. Every time we do something, even the tiniest...

Budgeting. Debt. Finances. Have you started sweating yet? If you’re like most people, you are probably feeling uncomfortable just reading those words. Money can be a tough subject for most people, and throw in marriage and a few kids and it...

I wrote last month about how I have learned to love spending some of my exercise time with my kids. One of my absolute favorite ways to do this is to go hiking with kids. The fall weather is...

When it comes to traveling, having an endless supply of food and snacks is a must. During a long flight to Florida from Arizona I was prepped with tons of snacks for the long flight. I even had them...

Up until 3 years ago, our small family had taken very few trips to the doctors, let alone the hospital. When our second daughter was born, all that changed. She has had 15 laser surgeries in the last 2 years. Last...

What do you think of when I say the word "Thanksgiving?"  The turkey that's never done yet. Grandma's pumpkin pie. Yoga pants after dinner.  The emergency room.  I know what you're thinking- the emergency room?!  It's true.  And I'm...

Ugh, moving is the worst. Even in the best of circumstances moving really is the pits. Add in two kids under 4, and you’ve got a tiring, long, few weeks on your hands. Even with just a 3 mile move...

Last month I wrote about 5 fun summer activities to do with your kids in Phoenix, and this month I wanted to expand on that by sharing the best indoor play areas around the valley. I don't know about...

There is crispness in the air as I step out of my car on a sunny fall day in Arizona. I lace up my dirty hiking boots, throw on my CamelBak, and put my ear buds in. I tuck...

Arizona can be one hot tourist destination (see what I did there). Phoenix locals know, however, that it’s easy to beat the heat and travel as short as an hour to have the opportunity to enjoy a different climate....

Who doesn't love the sound of the wind blowing through the pines, or the sound of the creek rippling over rocks, and how about that fantastic campfire smell that seems to go home back home with you on EVERY...

I practically grew up at the Public Library in Tempe. My memories are full of my single mom lugging me, my two sisters, and two brothers into the van and involve either a story time, checking out handfuls of...

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...

My oldest recently started school.  I went back and forth on homeschooling her. Last year we even tried it out for a few months before I took a full time position and returned to work (after staying home for...

Tired of begging your children to comply? Want to learn how to trick your kids into helping out more? I distinctly remember the family gathering when I saw my mom convince my then four year old cousin to willingly eat...

Summer break flew by so quickly and back to school season is in full swing. As we all get accustomed to a new routine or schedule, let's remember our "why".   Our children are our "why".   They need us to guide, support,...