Kim Cole
Kim Cole is a busy hospitality public relations professional and mother of three children (ages 2, 5 and 7). She loves being outdoors with the kids, hiking, riding bikes and running. Born in Tucson, her family moved to Texas when she was in grade school, and she attended the University of Texas at Austin. Kim followed her heart back to Arizona after meeting her husband of 13 years on a spring break trip to Mazatlan. While there will always be a soft spot for her "deep in the heart of Texas," she loves all things Scottsdale and Arizona and enjoys being an ambassador both professionally and personally for the destination.
Running for My Life
I can always think of a million reasons why not to run. I am tired. A cup of coffee and scanning Facebook sounds better. Or at night, a glass of wine and the time...
Good Enough is Good Enough
Good enough. Not great, not terrible. But good enough. Could I really be that kind of parent?
Before kids (BK), I was a bit of a perfectionist. Always have been. I never liked to do anything...
Discovering Our Desert
One of my favorite things about living in Scottsdale is the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. I was born in Tucson, and remember going to summer camp at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. When I...
Special Delivery: Dinner Made Easier
The question of "what's for dinner?" haunts me nightly. Rushing home from work, grabbing the kids, heading to after-school activities - dinner can seem like an endless chore, especially when I haven't made it...
Be My Baby
Let me first say that I do not really want any more children. We couldn't handle any more children, actually. I know my patience level, and threshold for crazy, and I believe my husband...
Setting the Best Intentions
As much as I love the holiday season, I always find myself a tiny bit relieved when the New Year's Eve countdown has concluded, and the ball has dropped on another year. I welcome...
Living in the Present this Holiday Season
Living in the present can be an elusive goal. Every year, around this time, I begin reflecting on the year that was, and thinking of what I might do differently in the year ahead. I always land...
What’s for Dinner? Food Blogs I Love!
Given the time, I love cooking.
Simplicity and planning are definitely key these days, especially with three little eaters that all have different tastes. My kids love getting their hands dirty, stirring and mixing batter...
Childcare Options: Pros and Cons
For many moms-to-be, the most pressing question (beyond the great unknown of childbirth!) is how to find the best, most affordable and nurturing childcare option for your baby. I started my research midway through my...
Save Money With These Back-to-School Second-Hand Steals
As the third child and second girl in a family of four children, I was well accustomed to second-hand clothing. I never minded (or knew) the difference between a hand-me-down outfit and a brand...
Make Mine a Mocktail
When I was pregnant with my firstborn, a July baby, I remember distinctly craving a frosty margarita. Cool, refreshing and just the right balance of sweet and sour. I learned how to concoct many...
Keeping Cool: Scottsdale & North Phoenix Splash Pads
When my oldest son and daughter were very young, we did not have a pool.
I remember coming up with all kinds of inventive ways to try to stay cool. And, then, I discovered splash pads....
North Scottsdale Date Night Hot Spots
There is nothing more unsexy than a pile of laundry, dinner that has to made, a child who reluctantly has to complete his homework and a baby who cries every time you put him down....
How to Cure the Part-Time Blues
I remember the days I dreamt of having a part-time job. When I worked full-time, with two young children and one on the way, I fantasized about cuddly moments with the kids. All the things...
Best Practices to Cope with the Loss of a Pet
I remember bringing Cooper home, a fluffy bundle, crying softly in my lap. Just eight weeks old and weighing less than a half-gallon of milk, he was our first baby. We doted on him,...