After a year and a half of back-to-back Zoom meetings, we could all use a weekend to unplug.
Unplugging as a family, especially as a couple, has tremendous benefits and has the potential to improve our relationships with one another....
Last month I gave some tips for preparing for a trip and getting through the airport. Today I’ll share some ideas on how to keep your little ones busy on the actual plane flight.
Car seat or not?
A difficult decision when...
The migration season for Phoenicians is upon us! It seems that almost everyone I know is packing up their car and heading out on family road trips to escape the soaring triple digit temps. Normally, we are one of...
Fall has finally arrived and that means it's time to head out to some of the best pumpkin patches in Arizona! You no longer need an excuse to order your pumpkin spiced lattes, buy all the pumpkin foods at...
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. ...
So you’ve decided to embark on an international trip with your precious toddler or young school aged children—you are in for one amazing ride. Our family just returned from a wonderful European vacation and while it wasn’t all smooth...
You are always going to run across people that tell you they will not take their kids to Disneyland until they will remember it. After all, it’s a pricey and a long trip for many families. Not me. My...
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Have you noticed that some of our North Phoenix Moms Blog team has been traveling? Last Saturday on our Insta Take-Over, Stacey showed you...
I honestly believe Arizona is the most beautiful home I could ever ask for. Surrounded by sunlight and warmth, I'm not sure there are many other places I'd rather raise my wildlings. We rarely spend our days inside and...
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...
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....
Being a mom is exhausting.
Sometimes we need a break; a break from the kids, the pets, the housework, the real work, and occasionally, the husband. Not because we don't love them, but because we miss ourselves. Our pre-baby, pre-married...
This weekend we had the opportunity to meet up with some friends in Palm Springs for a mini-vacation. There were 3 families, and 6 kids all under 6, so you can imagine we were quite the sight when going out...
Recently, five of my mommy tribe friends and I got away for an amazing, and much needed girl’s weekend. The entire time I kept pinching myself because I could not believe that FIVE moms (all with children between the...
This summer, enjoy a relaxing getaway to the historic Lodge on the Desert in Tucson, Arizona. Summer rates start as lows as $99 per night and include a free breakfast buffet is included with each room for up to two...
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Every summer has a story to tell, whether it is time as a family,...
I had the opportunity to go on a family vacation this summer with my son and husband. We traveled by car, for about 6 hours, and were gone for 3 days. As this is our first baby, we weren’t...
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...
I am that typical, wanderlust filled chick. I am the woman that would get a tattoo of the world, or the mountains, or ocean, or all three! I love traveling. My husband and I have both traveled far and...
Hiking in Arizona offers an incredible opportunity for families to connect with nature and create lasting memories. Beyond the breathtaking landscapes and scenic trails, Arizona's diverse wildlife and flowers add an extra layer of excitement for your family to...
We recently enjoyed a little staycation and family time before the rush of back to school. I love a good local trip to reset the whole family. It’s so easy to throw everything in the car and head down...
Fall break is right around the corner and I have some great traveling tips for those leaving town. Traveling with kids can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it requires some extra planning and preparation to ensure a...
Do you have a favorite sound? Or rather, a favorite voice? One that you could just listen to for hours and feel like all is right with the world? For me, it would be Morgan Freeman, James Earl Jones,...
I admit it....I love suburbia. The perfect combination of community, recreation, and retail with the convenience of being adjacent to a big city such as Phoenix. The Valley of the Sun is chock full of suburbia. But there are...
Sometimes people think all the desert offers are cacti and sunsets, and while we have plenty of both, we also have gorgeous fall weather and plenty of places to go for weekend road trips!
Here are a few of my favorite weekend...
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Arizona Science Center: Trading Happy Hour for Snow Explosions
Ah, the glory days of happy hour—when I could sip cocktails, laugh with friends, and somehow still make it to closing time. Fast forward...
