Rich and decadent, with pumpkin spice flavor, warm pecans, and gooey salted caramel syrup dripping off every bite. The power packed combination of sweet and salty, with even layers of spice and crunch. This is one of those meals that make...
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I have the fondest childhood memories of the "Schwans Man"! My neighbor used to use the service and when we were little we couldn't wait for his friendly knock! There was something about the ice cream that came from that...
I have to admit before you keep reading, that I have historically been a terrible gift giver. It has nothing to do with not wanting to shower those I love with gifts, but rather the frustration that always came...
Father's day is coming up and Dads love homemade and thoughtful gifts too. Here's 5 Father's Days crafts that are fun for children to make and Dad is sure to cherish. 1. Paper Tie: There are patterns online and even...
Did you know that Phoenix Fashion Week is becoming known as THE PLACE where emerging designers and models from all over the world LAUNCH their careers. They are changing the fashion industry! Phoenix Fashion Week 2016 is October 13 thru the 15...
Just 2 more days to submit your photo of your cutie-patootie(s)!!! Enter our monthly digital photo contest for the chance to  win product from the much loved Boon Inc AND have your child’s photo featured on our website. Here’s how to enter… {1} Email...
Let's get you psyched up for your Valentine’s Day with these Top 5 Tips! They will - Presto! - put the spark back into a sparkling gaze at your partner for this holiday! I say, “back” because it’s likely...
    A couple of weeks ago, I had the rare opportunity to escape the house solo to try out the latest salon and spa to hit Scottsdale, Shona. Shona Salon & Spa is in a shopping center just off Northsight Boulevard and...
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!
        Can you feel it?! Summer is coming and there is not much we can do to stop it. In our house, we gave up fighting the inevitable and turned on the air conditioner a few days ago. This also means...
Money can’t buy you love. Yes, of course we all know that. But to pose a question that is probably more important to a busy mom of young children: Can I buy a little uninterrupted “me time”? Like many moms, I...
When I first stepped foot inside BuyBuyBaby to register I felt like I was being consumed by a tidal wave of baby gear...maybe you remember that feeling too. There's such an overwhelming number and range of choices when it...
We’ve all done it. In the course of running late, and gathering up kids, their stuff, and our keys, we’ve driven off and 10 minutes later have realized we’ve left our phone at home. The sinking feeling can quickly...
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...
I often wonder how my parents managed to raise a family without the one, crucial tool I use every day: Amazon.com. If I realize at 8pm that my 3-year old outgrew the shoes I bought him just a month ago?...
From early high school through my mid-twenties I was an expert thrift store shopper. I knew every nearby Salvation Army, Goodwill, thrift and vintage store like the back of my hand. I loved the thrill of the hunt, and...

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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...
Dads do a lot for us; they take out gross garbage, kill spiders, fix stuff and everything in between. So often in the baby world we tend to focus our attention on the expecting or new mother. In the...
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....
It’s already May, which means that in my book, summer is here.  While some may measure this by the temperature outside or by the last day of school, I measure summer by what time the sun rises in the...
Just the other day I had not one but TWO people complement me on my ability to keep my house neat and tidy.  In fact, I think the words were "you do a nice job keeping house."  The complement...
Graduation season is right around the corner. You may be struggling with what to gift your own graduate, or you may be thinking about those announcements from family and friends that will be arriving in your mailbox soon. Although it’s...
Today we’re highlighting a few of our favorite items from the Best Gifts for Older Kids Shopping Guide. Whether you're buying for your own children or a distant relative you barely know, our Shopping Guide has you covered with...
I can’t believe that it is March and the cold/flu season is still going strong! Honestly, the flu scared me so much this year that I avoided the gym so I didn’t have to put my baby in their...
I’m busy. You’re busy. We’re ALL busy. But, we’ve all gotta eat! Here’s the thing. Convenience foods are just that: Convenient. They are typically not very good for us and loaded with salt/sugar/fat. I’m not saying...
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just over a week away?!  Where did November go?  Actually - where did this YEAR go?  I just can't believe it.  Regardless - it's time to saddle up and get ready for the...
The moment I became a mom it began…the need to make things easier. I think we can agree that most of us like to simplify our lives, right? If it doesn’t need to be challenging, why should it be?!...
When we lose someone we love, having items to remember them by is such a gift. Far surpassing financial inheritance, heirlooms have a way of carrying relationships and stories on for generations. Keeping these treasures in our modern decor...
Normally, I'm not one to stir up controversy.  By nature, I'm an easy going peacemaker.  But when my passion peaks, I'm known to stand up for what I believe in.  Today my friends, my passion has peaked. Until now, this...

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Get ready for some delicious Easter dining options this year! The Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher, The Sicilian Baker, and the Montauk are ready...

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