CSI Mystery Event in Apache Junction

Kids ages 9-12 can participate in a very exciting event in Apache Junction this weekend. Participants will learn about evidence collection, DNA analysis, and other forensic topics. Registration is required and the cost is $40. If you have a budding investigator in your family, check this event out.  Details are on the flyer below.

When the Cardinals Win, So Do You!

There are lots of freebies and specials around the Valley when the Cardinals play a game.  Check out our list below of all the AZ Cardinals Deals.  **Updated with Arizona Cardinals 2018 info** When the Cardinals Win, So Do You! It’s football season!  Who else is as excited as we are?!?! We try to make it out to […]

New Arizona Booster Seat Law is Here: Are You Ready?

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 […]

Hometown Fireworks and Independence Day Activities- Apache Junction

The City of Apache Junction has an old-fashioned day of events this Independence Day. There is swimming, watermelon, contests, a fun kid zone, and of course awesome fireworks! I love attending this event since it is a great show with less of a crowd than you get further west. Come check it out – the details are below.

Remembering Duchess – Phoenix Zoo

One of my favorite places to visit at the Phoenix Zoo is the orangutan habitat, especially since the remodel. The orangutan family is so interactive and I have really enjoyed watching the young Kasih grow up. On our last visit to the zoo, we noticed that Kasih’s grandmother, Duchess, was not as active as usual. Just […]

Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park

Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park has several locations including two in Arizona (Chandler and Glendale). Each location has huge jumping areas, dodge ball on trampolines, eight individual batting cages, inflatables, indoor practice fields, Earthquake – an exclusive safe and fun area for kids 7 and under, as well as private party rooms. They really do offer […]

Westin Kierland Resort and Spa (Part I)

Arizona is home to many beautiful resorts and Arizonans are blessed to have seemingly endless possibilities when choosing a stay-cation destination. This week East Valley Mom Guide is introducing you to a few of these resorts and we hope your family finds its stay-cation destination. My family and I recently stayed at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, a AAA Four Diamond Resort in Scottsdale. It […]

Apache Junction Public Library Summer Events

The Apache Junction Public Library is an amazing place. My kiddos love to play in the castle and visit the dragon. There is always so much to do there. This summer is packed with fun activities that your family will enjoy. The summer reading program is about to start up and there are also a […]

Free Summer Movies at Dickinson Theaters (2014)

My family loves Dickinson Theaters. It is the closest theater to our house, they accept Harkin’s refill cups for $1.25 refills, and all their popcorn sizes have free refills. Also, the theater by my house has an IMAX screen and we love to drop by and watch big hits in 3D on that big screen. This summer Dickinson Theaters is […]

Super 6: Teacher Gifts