Arizona Centennial Banner

Here is a fun Arizona craft to make and do a little Arizona Centennial decorating. The heart cut-out gives a little nod to Valentine’s day too! Here is how you can make it:Cut out the silhouette of Arizona and add a heart cut-out where Phoenix is.Here is the silhouette of Arizona that I used in […]

Arizona Air Bounce Review

Make sure you stick around for the whole post. Details on where you can win a $100 Arizona Air Bounce certificate is at the bottom of this post.  I have two kids with birthdays one month apart. One is two weeks before Christmas, and the other is two weeks after. It really can make the […]

El Metate Mexican Food

I don’t know about you, but Mexican food is my absolute favorite. I am sure it has something to do with being a native Arizonan. I am going to let you in on one of my favorite family owned Mexican Food restaurant in Mesa, called El Metate. Located at Recker and Main, it is pretty […]

Jambo! Indoor Amusement Park Review

My daughters preschool recently had a field trip to Jambo! Indoor Amusement Park and I wanted to share my experience with anyone that may be curious about what Jambo! has to offer. Jambo has two locations, we went to the Mesa location at Alma School and Guadalupe Rd. If that location sounds familiar, that is […]

Alvin and The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked Movie Review

Have you seen the new Alvin and The Chipmunks movie yet?  It’s on our list of movies to see this holiday break.   After you check out the movie, be sure to head to the store and pick up a copy of Majesco Entertainment’s latest videogame, Alvin and The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked which is now available […]

SanTan Village Holiday Balloon Glow

There are so many great activities going on in the valley this time of year. The SanTan Village Balloon Glow is another one that looks like a lot of fun. What: Inaugural Balloon Glow at SanTan VillageWhen: December 10 from 4pm – 9pm.Where: SanTan Village (Loop 202 and Williams Field Rd) Why: It’s an evening […]

Arizona Museum for Youth

Last week I went on a preschool field trip to the Arizona Museum of Youth in downtown Mesa. The museum is a fun hands-on museum geared toward children. Right when you enter the museum there is a playroom for children four and under. This was definitely our favorite part of the museum. There are lots […]

Grand Opening of New Indoor Batting Cages in Chandler- Nov 15

Stop by tonight for a fun night out at MVP Zone! Chandler’s newest indoor batting cage facility! What more could you want? Free food, cage time and raffles!  Located on the corner of Gilbert/ Germann in Chandler.  2460 E Germann Rd #12 Chandler AZ 85286More info

Arizona Sea Life Aquarium

For my first contribution to the East Valley Mom Guide, I am so excited to tell you about the trip we took to the Arizona Sea Life Aquarium located at Arizona Mills Mall in Tempe. Every member of my family of four had a wonderful time. I think that the aquarium is especially magical to […]