Summer is here, which often means…vacation! However, if you are the parent of several young children, you may have realized that vacation doesn’t necessarily mean a break. Traveling with young children can be stressful and a lot of work. ...
Well Summer is officially here! The heat has reached egg frying temps (well it sure feels like it) and the local splash pads are CRAZY slammed with so many kids that it is hard to find a water spout...
I'll be 110% honest with you all....when I found out that my second baby had boy parts....I was kinda crushed. I know, most people dream of one boy and one girl and a happily ever after. But boy parts...
Hi West Valley Moms! Sum-Sum-Summertime! Are your kids out of school and already hitting the pools? That seems to be the trend on IG these days! If you're new around here West Valley Moms is on Instagram! Instagram is a fun and easy...
Happy 1 year Anniversary to West Valley Moms Blog!
Thank you for reading and making this blog successful! We are looking forward to another great year!
Here are the top blog posts from the past year:
1. Going Green-Citrus Infused Vinegar and Homemade Disinfecting...
Honey has tons of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that make it great for our bodies, inside and out. It has been said that Cleopatra used honey to keep her skin looking beautiful. Many of you know the health benefits...
Have you started saving for your child’s college education? Or worse. Your children’s college educations? If you’re like me, even before that little bundle of joy was born, you had every intention of getting this important financial investment rolling,...
Remember this post from a while back? Stacey was encouraging us to support a local bookstore that was in trouble, and one of our West Valley Mom Blog readers was the lucky winner! Woo hoo! We are SO thrilled...
As my school year is winding down, I'm looking at a summer spent with my family. I can't wait until I can stay in workout clothes all day, take my kids to the park on a week day, and...
Dear Sweet 4 Year Old R,
Four years ago I sat in the hospital and held you in my arms in that rare post-partum combination of sheer bliss and utter terror. Your hands and feet so very tiny, yet perfectly poised...
Wow, isn’t it amazing how fast money seems to go these days, especially when you have kids? Our family is currently watching our pennies very closely, and sometimes it seems like the effort to save money is another part-time...
It has finally happened! My kids are old enough to start a family game night! I have been dreaming of this moment, and we tried a while back with Chutes and ladders but the girls got bored too easily...
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...
My three year old came out of the womb not wanting to be alone EVER. She wanted to be carried as an infant in my arms (wraps and carriers were not her cup of tea), constantly talked to and...
About 9 years ago, my now 10 year old daughter almost lost her thumb. She was a great sleeper, but one particular night she woke up on and off throughout the entire night. My husband and I would take...
Hi West Valley Moms! It's warming up! Time to break out the swimsuits and popsicles, right? We're already seeing lots of chatter on Instagram about our warm weather. If you're new around here West Valley Moms is on Instagram! Instagram is a fun...
Hi!! We are back and the West Valley Cooking Club has not only started back up after a small break but it has grown! We are so excited to have new members and as always we love our times...
I love anything cute that helps me be more organized. Well, this company - Office Candy - is right up that alley. Did you click on the link…don't they have cute, super functional stuff? What a great idea to...
These homemade lotion bars are easy to make with as little as three ingredients and work great on dry skin; especially dry, cracked heals. They are perfect for our sandal weather that we'll be having for the next many...
Thanks for your patience everyone! We are happy to announce the giveaway winners for the "Applebee's Jazzed Up Flavors of Bourbon Street" and the "Premama Prenatal Vitamin Drink Mix" :)
First comes the winner of the $50 Gift Card to Applebee's!
Drumroll please...............!
Mandi...
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...
No, I’m not talking about the restaurant chain, although at 26 weeks pregnant, that doesn’t sound half bad. I’m talking about young children’s obsession with putting objects in and taking them out of containers. Starting around 9 months, both...
Today, I'm going to share a really simple, really quick DIY project that you can give to little girls (or boys) in your life. Most kids like to replicate what they see their parents doing, and watching someone put...
It would be the understatement of the year to say that my family's life is a little crazy right now. I'm working full time and my husband is staying with my kids and finishing up school (graduation in one...
Today, we have a few things to offer you...
We'll be talking about Applebee's Jazzed Up Flavors of Bourbon Street menu, giving you some great tips from Applebee's chef Patrick for your summer shrimp cooking, plus offering you a giveaway!
My...
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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...
