We've put together our list of tried and true new favorite toys for this year's Easter Basket!
Bananas - The latest collectible craze to hit the market, just got bigger & better. Bananas Series 2 has all new rainbow...
Yesterday, I talked with you all about using social networking and social media in your personal life and in personal relationships. I provided ideas on how to connect and build online—as well as offline—friendships.
Today, I will be discussing how...
It was March 2010, about three months after we had moved into our current home. I was seven months pregnant with baby number two. Our nearly-two-year-old had woken early on a Saturday morning and I'd gotten up with her...
Before kids, I used to travel all the time. After kids, not so much.
So when the opportunity came up to travel to Japan for the first time in nearly five years - without kids, without husband - I...
Local, friendly, honest and affordable: "Holiday Spirit" is an easy recommendation for your holiday light install and take-down! Who doesn't love supporting a great, local company in the name of holiday fun?!
Summer is in full swing, the temps are heating up (115 last weekend, yikes) and the kids are already sooo bored. Ugh.
We are here to help you survive summer! Take a look at the SMB Guide to Surviving Summer...
It was a very busy day and when dinner time rolled around I was pretty much over the whole thing. I surveyed what I had in my fridge, freezer and pantry and felt very uninspired. What I ended up serving for...
When you think of home, there are likely a lot of things that come to mind. Not only is your home a place to unwind, but it’s also a great place to spend quality time with your family and...
Raise your hand if you feel bad throwing away the countless wine bottles you go through in a week? Ok, maybe everyone doesn't go through countless wine bottles, but you go through a few right? (...crickets...) Fine. Well, you,...
Anyone else dying to do holiday crafts and activities with your little ones but find they are just a bit too small? My little one has zero interest and would rather put all the materials in her mouth rather...
A DIY birthday number is a great way to add some customization to your child’s party. It’s also a cute birthday photo prop and a nice keepsake after the party. My daughter loves looking at her previous birthday numbers,...
I love Trader Joe’s. I love the unique food items and I get super jazzed for all my favorite seasonal treats. I always find cute gifts to give a hostess or to surprise and delight a friend. The wine selection...
Last week I tried a fun, exciting and super-hard spin class with Diane at the DC Ranch Village. Three days later, my legs still hurt going up and down the stairs {talk about a tough workout!}.
What makes this spin class...
Do you have a child and want to participate in a local study and get paid for it? Sign up to have your child use a body cream and get compensated up to $125!
Stephens is looking for males and...
A mother of 6, a wife, and a thriving business owner changing the hair industry in Arizona one client at a time.
The above is the perfect synopsis of Michelle Anderson, owner of “Michelle and Hair” located in Tempe,...
This holiday season, I plan to shop local by heading out to the markets for local finds! To be honest, I don't think I've been shopping at the mall in about a year and with the mad rush of Black Friday,...
If you're looking for a way to simplify this Christmas, consider adding Jolabokaflod to your Christmas Eve plan.
What is Jolabokaflod?
One of the most popular holiday traditions in Iceland is Jolabokaflod (prounounciation), or "Christmas book flood." During the weeks leading...
2 Months: 14 lbs 8 oz, 23 1/4” Long
Easton was born on December 3rd, and the first few weeks of his life were what I like to call the “Crescendo to Christmas”. You know what I mean. Christmas music...
Halloween is behind us. November is here (and so are the red holiday Starbucks cups!). I'm feeling the urge to get organized for the holiday season!
If you're looking ahead too, here are some links from our archives to get you inspired,...
Many thanks to our fabulous guest blogger Mika Perry for sharing her helpful tips for closet organization with the moms of Scottsdale! Read more about Mika at the bottom of her post.
You’ve met the teacher. The new sneakers are...
You could say I am in a busy stage of life. I have two kids, ages two and under. A full-time job. A side gig on this here blog. But to be honest, I’ve always been busy. I pride...
With the summer months upon us, there is a likelihood that there's at least one car trip out of the abysmal heat to California or Northern Arizona in your future. While iPads, DVD players, and other electronic devices can...
About the time the tree comes down and the decorations are put away is when I start thinking of my New Year's resolution...usually something along the lines of: SIMPLIFY and ORGANIZE! To me that means focusing on our calendar,...
Decluttering before moving is time well spent. Imagine settling into your new home with only the things you love. By getting rid of things before you pack your boxes, you'll save yourself time and frustration on the other end...
This summer, we have been so fortunate to spend time with friends! We've been in town most of the summer, since my daughter Mary Alice made her debut in April.
My kids have been welcomed into friend's homes for pizza and...
If you're looking for a fun process art project to do this spring break, consider a reproduction of Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night. If your preschooler is like mine and wants the facts, you can let them know:
Van...
Hectic work schedules. Hectic holiday shopping. Hectic school programs to attend.
Where is the time these days to sit down, enjoy family time, and consume a hearty meal?
It is possible. All you need is a little meal planning with a...
Valentine's day is a day to show those around us some extra love and care. What better way to do this than making delicious and simple Valentine's day snacks. I have curated some healthy snacks the whole family will...
Start 2017 with a bang and join our Fitness Challenge! Five local spots are offering FREE classes for our readers to try and we've got some awesome prizes.
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. A common question that many parents have when choosing a dental provider for their kids is what is the difference between a pediatric dentist and a general dentist? While it is possible...
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Your Survival Guide to Spring Sports
Spring is officially in Sunny Arizona, which means it's time for kids to dust off their cleats, grab their gloves, and hit the fields...
