We aim to do at least one International or big vacation each year, and to wrap up 2016, we ventured to Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico. We first heard about the resort from a commercial, which spotlighted the kid-friendliness and beauty of this all-inclusive resort. Located about an hour from Cancun, […]
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Although Moana has been at the theaters for over a month, as a Disney lover, it has become one of my favorites. From the female, Pacific Islander lead character to the soundtrack, it has something for everyone to love. Taking place on the small Polynesian island of Motunui, the mystical heart of the goddess Te […]
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If there is one thing I miss about Michigan, it’s the food. From Detroit-style pizza to Greektown in Detroit, there are numerous places that you start craving as soon as you leave the state. Recently I went back for a visit and went to some of my favorite places. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to visit […]
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You did the research, booked the ticket, and are now left with the worry of how to fly with a toddler. I’ve been there. How will my toddler sit still for 4 hours when he can’t even sit still for a whole episode of Paw Patrol? After multiple flights with my son, I’ve learned some […]
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The first time I traveled with my son by airplane, he was 3 months old. Traveling on a 4 hours flight, plus the extra 2 hours before the flight meant I had to pack a pretty large diaper bag. Diapers, pacifiers, formula (please, no judgement), bottles, burp cloths, blankets, and anything else necessary was packed […]
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If you are anything like me, just the word “December” sends my brain into a frazzled mess. From birthdays to the holidays to traveling, it is easily the busiest time of the year. So, when it comes to running around from one store to the next, it can get pretty exhausting and tempting to go […]
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Every year for Christmas, Shamrock Farms in Stanford, Arizona (just south of Maricopa) holds a holiday event and tour. We attended the Christmas Holiday event at the beginning of December and absolutely loved it! The event started with a 60-minute Farm Tour adventure on an open-air tram, where we experienced an educational journey on a […]
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It is no surprise that the season changes and temperatures dip every year around the same time. Even in Arizona, where it can reach 120 degrees in the summer, it can drop to freezing temperatures at night in the winter. it’s about that time when your Facebook news feed is cluttered with people complaining about […]
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With Gilbert, Arizona growing, business is booming, which is why My Pie decided to franchise in the budding town. My Pie: Pizza Your Way is a fast casual pizza place, that isn’t a typical pizza joint. From vegan pizza to gluten-free crust, their pizza is for everyone! Plus, they live up to the “New York […]
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Reading the news and articles online, it seems like every breath you breath or everything you do may cause cancer or a fatal disease. While it is nerve-racking, the dangers of chemicals are prevalent in everyday things, from sleeping on a mattress to cleaning your dishes. Although we prefer organic and natural products (keeping greenwashing […]
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Although I live in Arizona, I spend a lot of time in California, specifically Ocean Beach, San Diego. From sites to see to must-go-to food places, I try to blend in with the locals. However, what I love are the small, local businesses. While there is still a Starbucks, Newport Ave. is lined with family […]
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Just south of Ocean Beach, San Diego, California lies a place where you can reach a state of serenity, solitude, and peace. A place where you realize that you are just a small person in this big world. A place where you forget about your problems and realize the beauty in this world that we […]
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