We are expecting a full house this Thanksgiving and I am doing everything I can to get the house ready for all.of.it. One area that we have neglected over the past few years is the tile and grout in...
I'm going to be brutally honest here...kids are terrible at playing. I was recently subbing for a teacher for an 8th grade PE class and one of the students mentioned that her basketball was flat. I showed her where...
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...
I've got a fever and the only prescription is another baby. It's true, I have a terrible case of baby fever. I've watched so many of my friends have babies in the last couple of years. These children are gorgeous...
As a chronic dieter and disordered eating recoverer, I know well how body weight and the scale can severely mess up your self-image. I used to step on that devilish little black box every single morning without fail to...
That moment you become a parent is life-changing; your emotions span from awe to panic, sometimes within minutes. In fact, I distinctly remember carrying our newborn into our home, putting her car seat with her strapped in on the...
Parents know having kids is inexplicably hard and magical at the same time. One minute you feel like you are rocking it and the next you want to just hide in your bed under the covers. These feelings can...
Butter chicken is a modern Indian dish that has fast become a globally beloved dish. After one bite of the generously spiced, savory tomato-cream sauce and the tender chicken that it's cooked in, it's not hard to see why...
The Phoenix Moms team was invited by Hopdoddy to try out their delicious burgers and fun variety of french fries and sweet potato fries. It was so nice for our team to get together and reconnect at this fun...
On September 24th, the newest My Little Pony movie was released on Netflix!
Synopsis:
The unimaginable has happened...Equestria has lost its magic! Earth Ponies, Unicorns, and Pegasi are no longer friends and now live separated by species. But idealistic Earth Pony Sunny (Vanessa Hudgens) is determined...
When I was planning our twins “Sprinkle Reveal Party” I knew it was going to be in October. I wasn’t due until December however I was being induced at 37 weeks, in November. I hadn't even considered the idea...
I never thought I would enjoy exercising with my kids. A long time ago, before having my third kid, I had a gym membership and happily dropped my kids off at childcare before heading to a class or the...
Hey lady, its been quite a long year and its only August! I apologize for my absence, things have certainly been a rollercoaster. The last time we were here I gave an intro about who I am, and a...
“Let me take you on a journey. You will meet some amazing kids with incredible abilities. I met them not to long ago. They shared with me their stories and even drew me pictures. In alphabetical order I learned...
The Key To Managing Life's Ups & Downs May Be Mindfulness
Adversity comes at us from the moment we are born. Infants get hungry and tired. Toddlers grapple with language and emotional control. And as children develop through adolescence to...
We all know that bubble baths help get the body clean and add a little fun to the routine, but are they always safe? Certain bubble bath products contain unsafe ingredients that can irritate your child's skin. The safety...
“Mama, I just want to stay home today and relax.” I almost got a case of whiplash when I heard this and turned towards her. No indoor playgrounds, no indoor bouncy places, no swimming, no running around trying to...
Yesterday, my 7-year-old daughter (who may actually be a 17-year-old living in a 7-year-old body, I’m not sure), came into the kitchen for breakfast dressed in a long-sleeve black sweater with flip sequins, fire-engine red leggings that have a...
There is no feeling like it. The slow-motion sequence of a car coming at you too fast, followed by a heavy push, tires screeching, glass shattering, and silence. The shock of being in a crash is quickly overtaken by...
Feeling anxious about sending your child to school? Who isn’t? Even during non-pandemic years, the first days of school are full of emotions. It’s nearly impossible not to feel nervous especially this year considering everything from the vaccines to...
We often associate stress with adulthood, but our youth face plenty of challenges and changes. In fact, the American Psychological Association reports 42% of youth experience stress, but feel they don't have the tools to manage it effectively. In...
Covid really brought to the forefront the need for technology as a means to safely communicate from a distance. Luckily there has always been a need for it and there are so many things out there you can use...
I wrote earlier this summer about our themed dance parties and how occasionally to get the kids on board I will entice them with smoothies... well that has evolved into enticing them with popsicles each "Funday Friday" and after...
The past three months of my life have been absolutely consumed with trying to move. There are so many steps in the process, so many points where things can go wrong and I really couldn't believe our new house...
Are your mornings chaotic? Are you stressed about always being in a rush and forgetting things in the mornings? Are you ready to call it quits? If so, this blog is for you! I came up with the best...
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Phoenix Moms Preschool Guide
We all want our children to learn and grow in a safe and loving environment. When it's time for your child to start attending...
