Join our contributor, Sarah as she shares what she has learned about protein and maintaining a healthy weight. Did you know there are over 700 combinations of questions about weight loss that come up when you search Google? Sarah...
Break a sweat this season and enjoy your favorite workouts outdoors! With the summer heat just around the corner, now is the time to celebrate the season and participate in some many of the outdoor fitness events offered around...
This is my 7-year-old’s hair. It’s been like that since she was 4; super thick, super long with a slight natural wave, and the envy of many adults (myself included). So naturally I freaked out when the first lice...
Self care has become somewhat of a trendy movement. Truthfully, I saw it as something I couldn’t buy into as a mom of littles. How in the world am I supposed to get a mani and pedi on a...
Help us welcome Andrea to our contributor team! She is a mother of two sweet girls and a lover of all things health related. We hope you enjoy reading her adventures as much as we do!
Now that we are...
Summer in Arizona. Also known as the “Desperation Months” when we parents attempt to keep our kids busy so that we can maintain at least an ounce of our sanity. Often, this means our kids are trying out new...
With so many things competing for your time each day, how are you to get it all done? Not only is it easy to get overwhelmed and burnt out, but you’re also left with little energy to do the...
We made it.
Our family survived our first, full Phoenix summer.
And, all I can say is -- WOW. That desert heat is no joke!
"It was so mild," you tell me...... "We got off easy," they say. All I...
Those of us with school-aged girls are probably starting to get this question a lot: “Mom, can I pierce my ears?” My oldest started asking a few months before she turned seven because she had a lot of friends...
It's never too early to start building self-confidence in our girls. It happened the other day. I caught her looking intensely in the mirror. Scrutinizing her face, concentrating, judging. Assessing her appearance and coming up short.
“Mom, am I pretty?”
I...
From slammed to glam in 5 minutes with this go-bag? YES! But first, Mama, let me say, it's ok if you don't remember how to get ready to go out like a normal, grown-up woman. And, it's even going...
Mother's Day Event!
Are you looking for a unique way to celebrate Mother’s Day this year? The Gildan Esprit de She is hosting a Duathlon and 5k in Tempe on May 8th.
This is an opportunity for you to do something...
Since having our 6 1/2 month old, Sedona, in February our life has been a whirlwind! Even though it seems like yesterday that we just brought her home, being parents has been so rewarding. It's fun, hectic, stressful, and...
Valley Fever, also known as Coccidioidomycosis, is an infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides, which lives in the soil in the southwestern US, parts of Mexico, and Central and South America. People, and house pets, can get Valley Fever by breathing...
As I was getting my weekly fill of re-run episodes of KUWTK (yes, I'll admit it, I'm a sucker for all things “E”!), the episode that aired was the one of Kim appearing in Fergie’s new “M.I.L.F. Money” video....
I’ve recently been interested in knowing more about different essential oils and how you can use them daily. I knew a little about oils in skincare and hair products, but I had no idea there are certain ones you...
When you’re a mom, getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep each night is very rare. Unfortunately, a full night of shut eye is extremely important for our health. It can improve memory, lift moods, ease stress...
Ah, how I love Luke Skywalker and Yoda, and most importantly, The Jedi Code: There is no emotion, there is peace. There is no ignorance, there is knowledge. There is no passion, there is serenity. There is no death,...
If you're looking to start and cultivate your own home yoga practice, but not sure how, I hope this encourages you!
As a mom to two small boys, finding time to make my way to the yoga studio to get...
By Dr. Cayce Wallace
Pediatric Dentist
Arcadia Pediatric Dental
We all love sweets, and kids often love sweet drinks such as soda, sports drinks, and fruit juice. Unfortunately, sugary beverages can cause a host of dental problems, including gum disease and...
I’ve been wanting to try an Asian head spa for awhile now, and I finally got to experience one recently in Phoenix. Have you heard about the amazing scalp treatments you can get at one? If you’re unsure what...
Hi! I am Rudri.
I've lived in the Valley for the past seven years with my husband and my 10-year-old daughter. To make any place home, you definitely need go-to services, products and places you can count on! Here is...
These brisk and dry December mornings have been a nightmare for my skin. I was so grateful to be able to try out the facial services offered by Kayla Hernandez at Luxury Skin Scottsdale. With her 13 years experience...
It’s not just a normal Arizona summer this year, where our primary concerns are sunburns and scorpions. The unfortunate reality is that if it hasn’t happened already, some of us may be getting a call from someone we know...
I love October!! Fall is in the air (well..... in the Flagstaff air), crockpots come out, and football players don their pink shoes, armbands, and decals to honor a whole bunch of HEROS during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While the oncology nurse...
These tips come with love and no B.S. from a fellow mom who has gone from fit to fat to fit again with a child in between and all the wonderful craziness that comes with motherhood. I’ve been there. I’ve...
Do you guys remember that viral post a few years back about soaking your feet in Listerine and white vinegar? It was all over the internet from Facebook to Pinterest and everywhere in between. I have always been curious...
When I first heard about the world of doulas, I was blown away.
Who knew that there were people out there who offer emotional support, knowledge, guidance, and strength during pregnancy and birth? The job of a doula - meaning...
Most of us love the attention we receive when our new baby arrives and the overwhelming support our family and friends give. Although most of the the people closest to us often mean well, sometimes that same attention we...
Society, Grandparents, Friends, Neighbors, Professional colleagues — many of us to new moms:
Breast is best, but obviously not in public. You should co-sleep, but it is so unsafe. You should go back to work but do not ever leave...
Guide To Scottsdale
Family Friendly Events (December 2024)
December is here! The weather is perfect, we have so many family-friendly events all around town. So fun!
Our holiday gift guide is live, check...
