Ultrasounds are always exciting. It's a chance to see your baby, to find out the gender, and of course, to make sure that everything is looking good in there. So while they are certainly fun, there is also that...
Free on Thursday's for a date night outing rather than a weekend night?  No problem!  Call a sitter, put on a little perfume and kiss the kiddo's goodnight - all mamma's deserve a night out every once in awhile.  If...
I have a weakness for sweets. I love sugar and chocolate in just about any form. Lately, I've been working on eating better and being a little bit more moderate with my sweets intake. However, when a friend made...
Imagine setting a goal for the year. Think you'll do better pushing through by yourself, or working with someone to guide you, encourage you, and hold you accountable? Yep, that's right. As my brother says, Teamwork makes the Dream Work....
If ever there was a time that I wanted to have something to look forward to, it would be now! The temperatures are rising and I am less than excited about getting in and out of our 1,000 degree...
Holidays are fast approaching and that generally means lots of parties...and lots of FOOD! You may be dreading the thought of planning, prepping, cooking and overall organizing of food for your guests. You may be trying to figure out...
Welcome to Octopus Hideout, the newest exhibit at Sea Life Arizona! It just opened this week and the new tanks are sure to thrill your kiddos. Do you know what a Cuttlefish is? How about a Chambered Nautilus or Peacock Mantis Shrimp?...
I love family dinnertime. It is so important to the rhythm of our family.  It is my time to sit back and really watch the dynamics of our family. It is my moment when I want to jump up and...
The town was established in 1893 between the Superstition Mountains and the Goldfield Mountains when gold had been discovered in the area. Like most mining towns, Goldfield died out as quickly as it came to life, and by 1898...
Our family has made some great purchases over the years when it comes to backyard water play. From baby's first mini splash mat to a full-sized slip 'n slide last year, it seems like every summer we invest in...
The holiday decorations are coming down, the kids are back in school and your social calendar is finally free from holiday plans, but not for long! Before you know it, this month’s happenings around town will quickly fill up...
A few weeks ago I had the honor of trying a new, local company called Freshly! Have you tried it yet? They ship fresh, healthy meals in refrigerated boxes directly to your door. And when I say healthy, I really mean...
As the weather warms, there is something in my east coast born heart that wants to get out and feel the earth under my toes and pick the fresh blooms of spring.  I want to enjoy all...
Santa Claus is coming to Scottsdale early this year! Mark your calendars On Saturday, December 3 and the following Saturday, December 10, the Promenade Shopping Center (located on the corner of Scottsdale Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd) will spread Christmas cheer by giving children the...
This is my favorite time of year in Arizona.  The weather is perfect and the flowers are just starting to show their color.  With the wet "winter" we had, I'm hoping that the desert will have colorful flowers. A great way...
Each year, we bring a collection of tried and true products that our mother's love in our thoughtfully curated Mother's Day Gift Guide! You might notice some products on the list that we bring to you over and over,...
Every birthday or special event that rolls around, I always stress about where to buy the cake. I haven’t found any true bakeries close to my house in North Scottsdale. All of the fabulous cupcake places closed down and...
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...
There are some amazing local moms in our community that make the most amazing handmade items. As we approach this holiday season, what better time to spotlight our local crafters and their upcoming markets than now! {Just so ya know...this...
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...
Having grown up in this town, I have vivid memories of going to "Rawhide" for birthday parties, field trips, and family outings with visitng East-Coast relatives looking for a Wild West Adventure! Today's AZ may be very different from the one...
Last week, I took Mary Alice (3) to her very first ballet class. You know what this means! I went shopping the night before for the most perfect pastel pink leotard you've ever seen. It was bliss, pure bliss....
This is a guest post by Phoenix mom and breast cancer survivor Barbra Watson-Riley. Read more about Barbra's breast cancer story here. Last year I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was shocking of course. But as we know, breast...
The investment made to improve a smile is some of the most important money you will ever spend to boost your child’s self-confidence. Our partners at Dunn Orthodontics believe finances shouldn’t stand between your child and a great smile,...
"Just pretend...."  These are words that we hear in our house ALL the time.  We have kids ages 5-9, and they love to put on shows and create elaborate imagination play together.  They drag out the dress-up clothes and...
Sandpiper Elementary First School in Paradise Valley District to Launch Language Immersion The same question kept coming to the surface during school tours and orientations for the parents of prospective students at Sandpiper Elementary school in Scottsdale: Do you teach...
One-hundred degree days and the kids out of school are right around the corner. What better way to spend one of those hot days each week than sitting in an air conditioned movie theater eating popcorn and watching a...
It’s summertime in the Valley once again, and if you’re like me, you start craving cool, crisp salads to enjoy for a lunch or dinner meal out. We may be challenged by our triple-digit temps this time of year,...
Before kids I thought surely, date nights will be a HUGE priority.  I'd heard it suggested by so many other veteran moms to get out with your hubby.  Sounds great - I thought - we'll do it! Now as all of you know -...
My family LOVES ice cream. Hubs would have it every day if it didn't love his belly so much ;-) I was never a big fan until my second pregnancy and then I couldn't get enough of it. The...

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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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