One of my favorite things about living in Arizona is the beautiful “winter” weather we have here and all the fresh fruit we get from our family's citrus trees during the season. We almost always have to take bagfuls...
Building a healthy addiction recovery plan requires several different tools. Therapy, detox, and support groups are common features in a recovery program. IV therapy is another tool that may not be as well known but is highly effective.
An IV...
Psychology shows it’s a big mistake to base our self-worth on our achievements.
Not too long ago, my son came home disappointed about his performance on a standardized English test. Although he did very well, he had received perfect scores...
Each day our children are learning and growing, getting to interact with new people, places, and experiences. Some days my kids meet these new activities with open arms (Children's Museum? yes, please!), but other times I find that I...
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate the ones you love and let them know how much you care. What better way to celebrate than showering your kids with delicious (and healthy) finger foods to eat! Below, I will...
Healthy habits have always been part of my life but lately they had been overlooked and, quite frankly, ignored for the last year or so.
Leading up to being forty really got me into thinking that I need to welcome healthy...
Does your family take advantage of the power of wall color to create a calming sense of peace in various rooms around the house? Ideally, no matter where you are in your home, you should be able to feel...
If you can’t find the time to hide in the bathroom from your kids, how will you ever find time to refresh and renew your skin? Luckily, the skin care trends that will be huge for moms in 2021...
When you’re touring a home, it’s important to be on the lookout for any indication that there’s something wrong with the property. But what kind of indicators should you be on the lookout for? A recent article from realtor.com outlined some...
We all know that sticking to our New Year's resolutions isn't easy. Some of us may quit on our goals after a couple of days while others quit weeks later. It may seem discouraging and stressful, but it is...
How are you doing, friend? I mean really? This past year has been a dumpster fire. Insanely tumultuous. Baffling and blessed. A few days into the New Year and it already seems as if we require a reset from...
With the holiday season in the rearview mirror, and the world in the state that it's in, stress seems to still be lingering, and even compounding. We understand that real problems require real answers, and that a spa day...
It’s a new year, which means new beginnings, new insurance, and bigger smiles. If you’re considering orthodontic treatment for your child this year, our partners at Dunn Orthodontics in Scottsdale, Phoenix and Litchfield Park have outlined a few common...
The laundry fairy is real. It’s hampr.
It’s a Saturday morning, and I’m sitting on the floor of my kitchen surrounded by laundry. I am tired - having just flown in from a business trip the night before. I’m only...
With the Holidays behind us, the new year brings a perfect time for a change in behaviors that may not be serving me or my happiness. This year, it means taking a long hard look at my spending habits...
While 2020 may be over, the necessity of gathering virtually for some big events is not... and long after social distancing is over, a virtual baby shower can still be a great option for mamas-to-be and mamas with growing...
We are looking for new & diverse contributors to expand our team of regular writers! We need local (Metro Phoenix area) moms who are passionate about our community and love to share stories and wisdom with others.
This is a volunteer...
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,...
Covid 19 has really changed the landscapes of schools in 2020. One of the effects for schools is a move to virtual learning. This has been one the biggest and hardest challenges for students, teachers, and parents. It's a...
The holidays are right around the corner which means big feasts and food comas will
ensue. However, what if there was a way to feed your family nutritious meals that won’t make them feel too full and are packed with...
Winter is typically a slower season in real estate—but 2020 is poised to change that in a big way.
Low inventory, high buyer demand, and record-low interest rates are setting up this winter season to be one of the best...
Oh 2020,
Your time is coming to a close, and I can't say I'm sad about it. You have been a year filled with the stress of a global pandemic, a contentious election, fires in other states that made Arizona's...
Nature, outdoors, and blue skies are a sure-fire way for my family to reset. Just when we felt like we couldn’t take much more time indoors the seasons change and a big ‘ahh’ of relief was felt. More than...
It recently occurred to me that in general practice, we don’t often take the time to tell someone how amazing we think they are until it’s too late, if at all. It seems that it isn’t until someone’s passing...
This is the second post in a series aimed at keeping us connected to our partners during a time of year that can pull our attention in so many directions. This post is an idea for an at home...
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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...
