This weekend, I was working on a list of holiday gifts for people close to us and realized that I have so many people who have made a difference in my children's lives. There's my daughter's preschool teacher, the...
Tomorrow we are kicking off a new series that will go through next Friday. 8 Days of DIY Holiday Gifts! Are you excited? I am. I can't wait to see what our writers (contributors and guest bloggers will post...
It is officially the holiday season. Thanksgiving is behind us and the next month or so brings promise of days filled with family gatherings, lengthy shopping and errand trips, and travel to see loved ones near and far. Even...
Did you know that tomorrow is "Small Business Saturday"? Go and support your local business! We went to downtown Glendale last for Glendale Glitters. Have you been? They decorate all their trees, and there are lots of local vendors there...
Around the holidays, a fun tradition that we have started since we have had our kids is going to Zoo Lights! Our kids love the zoo, so throw in some Christmas lights and music and it is even more...
We hope you enjoy a day full of good family, good friends, and good food. We are thankful for you, our readers!
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I have my ideal Thanksgiving all plotted out in my head: I'll walk out of my kitchen carrying a 20 pound organic turkey, artfully brined, roasted, and arranged with varietal herbs that I clipped from my garden just moments...
I have joined the group. The group that plays Christmas music before Thanksgiving. You know? That group who also puts up Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving. (I'm still trying to convince my husband to put up the tree). There's something...
This is a strange recipe, I know. Its also strange to see in the spread of food for the holidays. But, in our family, it is not a holiday meal without a big plop of "Pink Stuff" on your...
Welcome to my closet…lots of neutral colors. I often accent with colorful pieces of jewelry, but I happen to have several black and white shirts (much to my fashionable sister’s chagrin). A few weeks ago, I was looking at two...
I love a good deal! Coupons are my best friend. I don't use many coupons to buy my groceries, but I sure enjoy coupons for shopping! You can get coupons via email, text, or mail. It's the best way...
Do you have any favorite family traditions that you did when you were a kid? I can think of a handful of traditions that parents did with us kids when we were younger. Now that I am older, I...
It's mid Novemeber, Halloween past a couple weeks ago (if you still have candy laying around that you are wanting to get rid of, check out Nicole's post) , and Thanksgiving is next week. So, I guess the answer...
It’s November, and cooler weather is finally here! Did you think the summer heat would never end? I always get to a point in October, usually during the last heat wave of the year (there always seems to be...
It's November! Christmas is just around the corner, can you believe it? It's been another fun month here at West Valley Moms. If you're new around here West Valley Moms is on Instagram! Instagram is a fun and easy way to share pictures...
Go Vote!
Here's a short article on our right to vote.
I actually have that very statement posted on my large chalkboard you see when you enter our home. I saw it somewhere, probably on Pinterest, and had to snag it for myself. Gotta love Pinterest.
A couple of my kids...
It always seems to amaze me, how much candy I buy every year for my neighborhood trick or treaters. Tonight, I will not only be handing out hand fulls of candy, but my kids will also be bringing home...
PlayGrounds Fun Zone "Where kids want to play and parents want to stay!"
Now, doesn't that sound great?! Well, if you're looking for a great place to gather and hang out (both kids and parents), look no further. PlayGrounds is a Café, Fun...
Fall has arrived! In Arizona, the fall season is always welcomed because it finally brings the cooler temperatures that we (and our children) have been missing! I know my children are usually going stir-crazy from being indoors, so as...
Coming to Phoenix from the Midwest, I just was not sure how to preserve the joys of the fall season for my family. I mean, truly, it is still 90 most days and the cacti don’t really change their...
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Are you ladies ready for some wonderful winter meals!!! We met last week for a soup and salad night! It was the perfect theme for this wonderful weather! We had the back door open, fresh baked bread (from...
Just a friendly reminder that we will be having our Tolmachoff Farms play date this Friday morning!
Come with us as we tour the farm, visit the animals, go through the kid friendly corn maze, pick pumpkins, and eat fresh...
I have been putting off decorating for fall this whole month. It just doesn’t feel right to be turning our home into a cozy autumn haven while I’m wearing a tank top and drinking ice tea. Where’s my scarf,...
Today we begin our Fall Fun Series! All week we will be posting about things related to and celebrating the changing season; arts & crafts, recipes, home decor, etc! To kick it off, we thought we'd share a few...
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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...
