Last month I wrote about picking our battles and this month, after successfully completing my first Tough Mudder and bring my oldest the orange headband I promised her, I've decided to offer up 10 ways to win when it...
One of the most enjoyable parts of running this blog is highlighting local events happening in the west valley. I know that I'm always looking for something new and fun to do with my family and wish there were...
We have a VERY special play date planned for this Thursday! One of our local authors will be coming to our event location and reading two of her very own books to our West Valley Moms Blog readers and...
It was a big day in our household. Our daughter (6) approached me with what she thought was a big request: “Mom, could we go to the bookstore and buy me a chapter book?” Inside, I was throwing a...
I'm back again this month with another DIY post. Like I said last month, I am in the beginning stages of updating my house and getting out of boxes. I showed you how to transfer a piece of furniture...
I am always trying to find something fun to do inside with my girls during these hot summer months! I found a fantastic blog called the Oopsy Daisy Blog . It has SO many great preschool lesson plans that you can...
Anyone who follows me on Pinterest has probably noticed the glut of classroom-related pins clogging up their feed (sorry!). It's that time of year again- the weeks of nightmares about class, frantic perusals of Target ads for deals, and...
Summertime skin makes me think of sweat, sunscreen, and that tight dryness from our hot sun. It can be easy to let skin care go on the back burner, I am guilty of this, and I am a licensed...
Just a quick reminder, today is the last day to receive an awesome discount from Dream Photography Studio! Don't miss out!
Stacey did all of our photos for this blog and we couldn't have been happier with the results. She is...
As the hot, hot, HOT Phoenix summer trudges on, we all can use some inspiration in the kitchen… especially when we’re busy with our wonderful kiddos or we don’t feel like standing over a hot stove. Here are a...
We are starting a new on-going series entitled Neighborhood Highlights. We will be featuring different restaurants, boutiques, parks, coffee joints, ice cream shops, date locations, and more. We hope to introduce you to some of our favorite places in...
Join us this Thursday for our bi-weekly play date at Westgate Splash Pad!
We will be there at 10:00am (when the fountains turn on) and stay until 11:30 or so. Here are some directions:
Located at Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue
From...
As I was sitting with my niece enjoying some frozen yogurt, I realized how independent this little girl is getting. Earlier in the evening, before we went out for our frozen treat, we painted toe nails where she had...
Every mom needs a friend or two. Me, I have been so blessed in my friendships. I have so many types of friendships with so many different types of wonderful women. Last weekend I spent some glorious girl time...
We are back extending our AWESOME discount (courtesy of Stacey @ Dream Photography Studio) to each of you ladies until this Friday the 13th! First, I wanted to share just a few of the great photos she has taken...
Boy, has it been hot and sticky or what? We are trying to stay inside as much as possible, unless we are in the pool of course! My almost 2 year old is becoming bored with our inside activities...
(pictured above are my four different-language-speaking children!)
I'm not talking about English, Spanish, French, or Chinese. What I'm speaking of is love languages.
Over the years I have studied and learned what my husband and each of my children's love languages...
Dirty dishes. Dirty house. Piles of laundry. Toys everywhere. Messy kids. Nothing for dinner. Kids whining. Impatient, and honestly a little bored. Ever have those days???
Those days leave me overall stressed out and feeling pretty defeated. Those days are...
Did you just finish the Reading Rainbow theme song? Did ya? Did ya? Did ya?
(What the HECK is with the dog turning into the star, BTW?)
Well, after having the privilege of fist-bumping LeVar Burton at Phoenix Comicon this May,...
After living a very full and memorable 5 years in Seattle, WA we moved back to Phoenix to experience the hottest August on record last year. Most days, I miss that green, wet, angsty, environmentally friendly, granola city and...
(Me w/no make-up, dirty hair, wearing pajamas)
I am a person who loves a good challenge! I may not conquer them all, but I sure do like to try.
I wanted to tackle the issue of being and feeling frumpy as a...
Hello ALL! I wanted to introduce you to an oh so nice and VERY talented Stacey Woodard with Dream Photography Studio, she is a photographer who was nice enough to take our head shots and group photos for this...
This past year I have become more aware of how many chemicals fill our foods, our skin care products, and our cleaning products. I haven’t purged our house and lives of everything, but slowly I am trying to trade...
Parenting can feel like you're living in the here-and-now, just trying to make it through each day (and sometimes each hour). Certain days I tell myself, "If I can only make it to bedtime!" Anyone else ever have those...
Come join us at Playgrounds Fun Zone and Cafe TODAY from 9-11:30. Only $5 for WVMB! (Normal price $8). Make sure you mention the blog and use the sign-in sheet to get the discounted rate. Oh, and don't forget socks for your...
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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...
