A few months ago I wrote about my newfound love for audiobooks (aka, a way to actually "read" your own books and not burn out on Eric Carle). But lately, I find myself trading audiobook listening sessions for a...
Take a breath from school supply organizing because rise-and-shine meal help is on the way! Keep reading for my top three back-to-school breakfast ideas that your little ones (and not so little ones) will love.
Along with the obvious excitement...
It's that time of year again...Back To School and Sports Physicals
You know the end of summer break. When everyone starts shopping for school clothes and supplies. To me this time of year means sports physical rush. Most of my experience...
Have you ever heard another parent say something so simple but so powerful that you knew you’d hide it away in your heart forever? My friend Jessica was talking about being a mother to boys and the sweet love...
The first major addition to our household was our dog, Waldo. The memory of driving home with our new little puppy in my lap always brings a smile to my face. He taught my husband and me how to...
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For me, microschool is a relatively new term. I began hearing the term as schools went online last year. I’ve watched friends choose this pod-style of learning and love it. Their children are thriving, and parents have...
My boys were fighting the other day so I was trying to think of something that will keep them busy for awhile. I pulled out my recipe for homemade slime and they had a blast!
This stuff is so easy...
10 Mom Hacks For a Stress Free Summer
By the end of the school year, us moms are D-O-N-E. Am I right? We long for summer’s less stringent schedule even though we know what it can lead to. I mean...
From birth to five years of age, kids form more than one million neural connections every second. Yep, you read that right. One million every second. These years are the most impressionable moments of their lives, laying the critical...
Living in Arizona means we have the hottest summers! Sunscreen is extremely important for children of all ages! Protecting your child’s skin from too much exposure to the sun can greatly reduce the risk of skin cancer. It has...
Women and moms with a ton of responsibilities often find it difficult to make it to the gym every day. But the good news is that you can bring the gym home with the simplest yet highly efficient home...
If you told me four years ago that I’d be learning sound parenting advice from a cartoon character on tv, I would have rolled my eyes. To be totally honest, I usually dread the shows and videos my child...
Strollers, diaper bags, diapers, clothes, cute clothes… but what about the mother that is being birthed? The most often overlooked aspect to preparing for motherhood is the massive spiritual and psychological shift that occurs as we transition from maiden...
One thing that has become evident as I have fostered and adopted dogs from the shelter is how many kids do not know proper etiquette to meet and greet a stranger’s dog. Seeing a cute dog out in public...
As temperatures ramp up, many people slide their crock-pots into the back of the cabinet and dust them off once cooler months roll around. I am a year-around crock-pot lover—and firmly believe the dog days of summer are the...
Juneteenth in Phoenix 2021
What is Juneteenth?
A time in history before cell phones. A time in history before landlines. A time in history before television. A time in history before radio. When news spread so slowly that it would take...
Understanding How Your Motivators Drive You
I often hear people say that they are "self-sabotagers." They use this term to explain perceived failures such as procrastinating work projects, failed romantic relationships, dieting mishaps, or unmet plans. These self-defeating behaviors can...
Most of us had our day where the shoes we wore were not necessarily the most comfortable. But, damn, they looked good. Who cares if they caused all the blisters and never mind if they made the toes go...
Mamas, I have to be honest with you... I consider myself a recovering perfectionist, but I can still get sucked down the "plan a perfect summer" rabbit hole. While we have plenty of good standby activities for staying cool...
When it comes to keeping your teeth healthy, it’s likely that you’ve had the basics drilled into your head from a young age: Brush twice a day, floss regularly and make twice yearly appointments to see your dentist. But...
Whether your kids are home more due to virtual schooling or because summer is around the corner, there is always a chance of them getting into trouble. Making your home a secure environment can be done over time through...
The pressures of the idealized beauty standards are everywhere these days, making it difficult to maintain a positive body image when comparison is inevitable. This can especially be the case when living with a visible skin condition that society...
This year I have been transported back in time to long division, and doing it the good ol’ fashioned way—on paper. You know, it’s the math that your Fourth Grade teacher insisted you would use in your day-to-day life?
Well,...
If you are looking for a dentist that your child will be excited about and happy to visit, look no further: Arcadia Pediatric Dental is your place! My 22-month-old was greeted with balloons and left as happy as can...
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....
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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...
