Can you believe there is only 6 DAYS left until Christmas?? December has flown by, it's been full of traditions and family fun and I wouldn't have it any other way. I live for this time of the year...
In true Rachel fashion I'm STILL working on getting teacher's holiday gifts together for my daughters preschool teachers and our daycare providers. Luckily my friend Jessica came up with a BEAUTIFUL Christmas DIY Gold Glitter Mason Jar craft that is...
So it's nearly here! Christmas is coming and we are all just about out of time! What does that mean?! FAST + INEXPENSIVE projects for the WIN! So I bring to you one of the quickest DIY projects I have...
I don't know about you but when the weather turns cold, it makes me want to bundle up and get out of the house to enjoy some Christmas decorations and run a few errands too! One of the places...
At our contributor's meeting last month, we all quickly got excited about the idea of having a play date each month where we did something to give back to the community. We are so happy to be starting this monthly "tradition" and hope...
I am a fan of starting new family traditions especially around the holidays. I just love the few traditions my family had when I was growing up and I've already started a few new ones with my little family...
Hi West Valley Moms! It's time for an update of West Valley Moms on Instagram! We missed our Instagram post last month, this season can be crazy, right?! It's top on our list to take a step back and...
Well, I did it. I survived through three pregnancies, had three natural births (just what I wanted), and have three beautiful children to show for it. I am blessed indeed! However, a sneaky struggle has made it's way into my...
This week on Pinterest: Hit or Miss, we try our hand at making a banner for Thanksgiving. I have banners that I hang up in our dining room for my daughter's birthday, Christmas and Halloween. The birthday and Christmas...
Hi there! My daughter and I wanted to share with you some of the fun Thanksgiving crafts we have done together these past few weeks. Thanksgiving is perhaps my favorite holiday. I love having a day for family and...
Holiday Mash-Up
Thanksgiving Week is upon us! Whew! Are you ready? Do you have that turkey yet? Well, you’ve had longer than usual to prepare. Thanksgiving is falling later in the month than last year. In fact, November 28th is...
Happy weekend before Thanksgiving ladies! All of us at West Valley Moms Blog are just full of goodies for you all this week and we're having so much fun doing it. It has been so wonderful to have Stacey...
As mentioned here we have started designing printables for our readers. We wanted to make sure you all were set for the fast approaching Thanksgiving holiday. I have designed a set of printables for you to use Around the...
Want to get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping while supporting a great cause? The MOMS Club of Phoenix-Happy Valley is holding a fantastic Holiday Boutique tomorrow, Saturday, November 23rd at Foothills Christian Church (Happy Valley and 39th) from...
Every year I get questions like the following... "You aren't eating turkey?" "What are you going to eat on Thanksgiving?" "Oh, are you going to have some tofurkey?" The answers are no, a lot and no! ;) I was...
It's Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, and whether or not you are hosting for the big meal tomorrow, chances are you don't feel like cooking (and cleaning up) an entire meal for dinner.
We have a fun and festive solution...
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Tis the season where we gather with those we hold nearest and dearest to our hearts and give thanks for all of the beauty in our lives. We laugh, we reminisce, we play games, we...
We are starting a new series this week called, "Around the Table". In it we will be featuring yummy recipes, fun crafts, new family traditions to try, and lots more! It will be a fun week of reading for sure. To kick...
China Changing One-Child Law
China announced this week that it is changing its one-child policy. Under the new law, couples may have a second child, but on one condition. That's if one of the parents is an only child. China...
I’m sure by now all of our readers have heard about the devastation in the Philippines. It is truly heartbreaking. On Friday, November 8th, Typhoon Haiyan slammed into the country’s central islands. The Category 5 “super typhoon” wiped out...
Another highly successful JITT event! I have literally already marked my calendar for the next event on May3rd! It falls about a week away from my birthday so that means I KNOW where I'm spending all my bday cash!...
Last month we started this series on caring for ourselves as moms; body and soul. You can read the first post here in case you missed it. Today we will be talking about our actual skin. Do you ever...
The temps have been playing around with us but it is the middle of November so they are bound to give in and drop right?! RIGHT!? Well to celebrate the cooler weather and get our munchkins out and about...
My family spent sometime at the Shops at Norterra this weekend and I wanted to share some of the highlights with all our readers! My husband and son were first time customers at V's Barbershop and we couldn't be...
I am always looking for ways to capture the small moments in our life. My main way to do this is through photography. A few years ago I did a 365 photo project with a friend. If you have...
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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...
