Monthly Archives: November 2013
Putting the worry aside to enjoy life
I can't tell you how much pressure I feel to get my child into some sort of sport, activity, preschool or whatever. My four...
Mommy SOS | How do you Budget the Holidays?
For the last several years we've never had a fixed budget when it comes to Holiday spending. Sure, we always have an idea on...
A Thankful Activity For Thanksgiving Dinner
For some of us, Thanksgiving is a day spent prepping, cooking and baking to prepare for a gathering of family and friends around the...
Simple Family Theme Nights That Work
I believe that the magic of childhood is wrapped up in the simple. One way we've created some lasting memories in our house is...
How to Create a Holiday Season You’ll Actually Enjoy!
Meet our newest contributor Kelley Morrison. She's a wife, a mom of 2, and an organizational guru! I just know you all are gonna...
Sip and Shop is a Big Success!!
Wow, what a party!! We LOVED seeing each one of you last night at our first Sip and Shop event! We hope you enjoyed...
The Traveling Mommy: 5 Things to Do Before You Hit...
Before kids, I used to travel all the time. After kids, not so much.
So when the opportunity came up to travel to Japan...
Dream Dinners | Making Meal Time Easier
Do you know what I hate? Like, truly dislike with everything that is within me?
DINNER TIME.
I know that might seem stupid, or really miniature...
A great idea for this weekend: See ANNIE and help Kids!
I know it's true! When you were a little girl you LOVED Annie! We all did! We adored the optimistic red-head in a red dress,...
Save Money on Holiday Cards with a DIY Family Photo Shoot
This year, a professional family photo shoot is not in the budget for us. I love our local Scottsdale and Phoenix photographers (see footnote for a list...
Infant CPR Online!
Chances are, if you have kids you have either taken a CPR course, or at least thought about how you needed to. I unfortunately...
The Phone Number Every Scottsdale Mom Needs to Know!
I must warn you, after reading this blog post, you will feel itchy and uncomfortable. Read ahead at your own risk!
The school nurse...
The Frock Off: Everything You Need To Know About Closet Purging,...
Our clothes are too much a part of us for most of us ever to be entirely indifferent to their condition: it is as...
Identity Crisis: Mom or Self?
A couple years ago my family and I went to the beautiful island of Maui to celebrate a year of accomplishments in my job....
Mommy SOS | Co-Sleeping Woes
For 11 months, we have co-slept. I would love to say it has been sheet bliss every night as his milk breath and sweet...
How to Raise a Reader When You Are Sick of Your...
A few months ago, I wrote a post sharing our ideas on how to start your own book club. You can read it here,...
Training for a half-marathon {and for motherhood’s challenges}
For the last few months, a fleet of Suburbans and Minvans has descended upon my home every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:30 in...