Get out and enjoy the East Valley with your family!
It’s that wonderful time of year…the sun is shining, the temps are going up, and you realize your house needs a good cleaning. I don’t always do a full Spring Cleaning marathon, but I know I probably should. I try to stay on top of things throughout the year, but if I’ve let something slide,… [Continue Reading]
It’s that time of year again! We usually prank our kids, but my daughter came to me a couple weeks ago and wants to get her dad. Since I was coming up with some ideas for her, I thought I would share them with y’all! These April Fool’s jokes are for kids to play on… [Continue Reading]
Did you know that 1 in 5 kids may go without breakfast every day? Breakfast is so important for growing minds and bodies and it’s heartbreaking to know that there is such a large number of children in need of breakfast every day. Children who have a nutritious breakfast are more able to… [Continue Reading]
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. It always sneaks up on me and comes so fast after Christmas. Why is that? It’s the same time every year, but it just comes so fast. My family doesn’t go all out for this holiday, but we do acknowledge it and do a little something special for each other…. [Continue Reading]
I have been a huge fan of Gold Canyon Candles for years. I love that the scents really fill up a room. I love that the candles last a long time. I didn’t love the label and the boring jar they came in. The new Heritage Line with Diamond-Light is beautiful and a more… [Continue Reading]
Arizona parents may be surprised to find that in less than a week, on August 2, the Arizona child restraint laws are changing. Currently, Arizona law requires that a child be restrained in a child seat until age five. However, effective August 2, that age rises to eight. In other words, the law has extended the amount of time a child must be in a child safety seat by three years. Arizona is one of the… [Continue Reading]
Because some of our biggest laughs come from our kiddos:
I live in the wild untamed desert. My yard is full of a wide range of desert creatures including scorpions, horny toads, snakes, and sometimes even javelina and coyotes. We once had a visit by a mountain lion several years ago. The desert is beautiful but it can also be dangerous. Our biggest concern this time of year is running… [Continue Reading]
Today we are talking about goody bags. I know some parents can’t stand them and others feel like a party isn’t complete without them. Speaking for myself, I like to give them out especially if they help tie in the party theme. The good news is that you don’t have to break the piggy bank… [Continue Reading]
