Hello, 100 degree temperatures! Okay.....maybe not right now.....but they are coming. Easter is right around the corner as well and as soon as school is out, kiddos will be looking for lots of fun to keep busy at home....
I have to admit: when I initially walked in, I was intimidated. Not because Rebecca, the owner of BURN Total Body Conditioning, made me feel anything other than welcome and capable. I flew solo to the class already worried...
There are dozens of shows about home renovation, somehow they make it seem both easy and terrifying to embark on that journey at the same time. Surviving a renovation can take its toll on anyone, let alone a family...
I remember as a teenager going to 40th birthday parties with my parents that were decorated with "Over the Hill" signs and lots of black crepe paper streamers. The adults would joke about how old they were and reminisce...
Did you recently move? Do you feel a loss of identity, uprootedness, grief, sadness, disappointment or comparing what was to what is? Then congratulations, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 40 million people move across...
We all know that being a mom is tough. We wear a lot of different hats and pretty much spend our days on our feet. For me, my days involve meal prep, laundry, cleaning, errands and chasing around my...
Moms, let's face it, there aren't enough hours in the day to get everything accomplished on our to-do list, especially when it comes to making ourselves feel fabulous! Between working, caring for our children and ALL their needs, and...
January was a month of big changes for my family and for me personally. Everything changed at the start of the month and as the weeks went on, all the things that changed as 2017 began... well, they changed...
Last year hubby started reading "The Life Changing Magic of Tying Up" by Marie Kondo. This year we decided to de-clutter our home using the KonMari method described in the book. This is a step by step guide to how we...
Our hair. It’s a love, hate relationship really. One day we love the length, the next day we want to chop it off. One day we love being a brunette, the next day we go blonde. But no matter...
As meticulous as I am, I love baking with my kids. It's one of the only times where a big mess doesn't freak me out and I don't feel the need for perfection. I learned about these easy-to-make, sweet and...
As a kid, I was fascinated with pop-out cards; add in hearts and I was busy for HOURS!! So today I present to you... Valentine's Pop out Cards. It's even more fun because it's a card within a card,...
I remember sitting in my OB’s office and anxiously waiting for my 16 week gender reveal appointment. It's was a BOY! We cheered, cried - and then life got real!!! A boy, a real boy. My life was forever...
We love finding new books to read with our little ones. This book, released by local non-profit organization, Southwest Human Development, looks like a perfect addition to any library. Knowing that the purchase will donate one to a child in...
Ever since having my daughter, I feel completely behind when it comes to giving my hair and skin the tlc it deserves. I then get desperate and find myself turning to trending Facebook articles where they tell me what...
I'm not a big New Year's Resolution setter because I personally feel like if I am going to make a change, set a goal, or accomplish a task, right now seems like the best time to begin, rather than...
A new year, a new planner. And there are SO MANY to choose from. To help you out, we gathered some of our contributors to let you in on our favorite planners and how we use them to stay...
Anyone else a podcast junkie? Sometimes I think I may have a problem, like my addiction to mugs or t-shirts with witty sayings on them.
I discovered podcasts a few years ago and I have been hooked ever since!...
The holidays and cards go hand and hand. You send out greetings and receive warm wishing. Some present as folded artistic bulletins. However, most arrive to you in the form of smiling faces of people close to your heart...
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.
This month we are sharing why we love Kendra Scott and an amazing eye cream on our Thank You Thursday. Check out these businesses and products for yourself!
Procrastination. Too much to do. Mom brain. Toddler turning your shopping list into “art”. Just a few of the reasons why we might forget to buy a gift. Of course, we never realize that we left someone off our gift list...
The Christmas tree pine smell, stockings on the fireplace mantle and the marshmallow hot chocolate on the stove. It's the season of creating a cozy holiday atmosphere in our homes and we all love doing it. Let's face it...
There is lots of gift giving happening this time of year and we have some great ideas for the little ones in your life when you need something small and simple, but also adorable and useful. Here are some...
I recently had hired a babysitter who babysits for several of my friends. As I was showing her around the first time she came into my home, she said, "You know, most of the people I babysit for have...
Guys, I am FULL of holiday spirit. I decorate the house like it’s my job. I host a bunch of people. I bake a bunch of cookies. I love everything about November and December! But I have to admit...
A simple and fun printable for your children's letter to Santa Claus!
If your kids are young like mine, and not quite up to writing a full letter or note on their own, here is your answer! Our Letter to Santa...
One of the Christmas traditions I always look forward to is an Advent calendar filled with chocolate. Sharing this with our daughter during her first Christmas season was something my husband and I anticipated. That is, until we realized...
It is my hope that this post will save you time scrolling Pinterest to find a manageable rolled sugar cookie recipe to decorate cookies for the holidays. A cookie that 1. doesn't lose its shape 2.doesn't call for bizarre ingredients 3....
It happens every year, you find yourself stuck on what to get "that person." You know, the one who already has everything? Or maybe it's someone who is working on downsizing. Or maybe you're just sick of giving another bracelet,...
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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...
