Chicago’s Giordano’s Pizza Comes to the Desert
Arizona now has TWO Giordano’s locations, one in Peoria (Arrowhead) and one in Phoenix (Paradise Valley).
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Two Weeks in Costa Rica… According to a 5-Year-Old
For the sake of having the journal, here is what my 5-year-old thought about his second trip to Costa Rica (spoken by him, written by me)
Read MoreC2E2 – A Family Friendly Con For True Nerds
C2 E2, a comic book focused convention in Chicago Illinois was held at the very beginning of April. Not only was it an excellent way to kick off my month, but it was also an extraordinary event that was well organized and put on by some very thoughtful nerds
Read More“I’m Worried.” An Honest Breakdown From A Mom
Since foxes recent diagnosis so many things have been running through my head. I try not to be a huge worrier but I often can’t help it it’s part of my nature and not just being a mom but being me.
Read MoreSmart Cleaning Solutions While Traveling with Kids
Traveling with kids is almost always related to hassle and panic. Why should it be this way when it can be a peaceful journey?
Read MoreTaking McDonald’s to the Next Level
You may be thinking, how can you take McDonald’s to the next level? Well, lately we’ve seen new products added, a new value menu, an app for pre-ordering, all-day breakfast, and McCafe items, however, the latest change may be the best of them all. McDonald’s is getting a makeover! Think – modern, open, and tech-savvy.
Read MoreThe Top 5 Travel Backpacks for Kids
Whether you are backpacking through Europe or going away on a long weekend trip, toting around a backpack for you and your child isn’t the ideal way to go. The good news is that there are great, quality backpacks that are perfect for kids when it comes to traveling.
Read MoreHoppin’ into Arts & Crafts with Peter Rabbit
Nowadays, it seems like you can never find a good kid’s movie in theatres. I feel like when I was a kid, I would go to the movies every other weekend to see a new Disney movie. Now that I live the #momlife, I get excited to see a new movie to take my son to. When trailers came out for Peter Rabbit, I was psyched because not only was it a movie for him to enjoy, but it’s funny for parents too (Peter Rabbit’s voice is James Corden, so it HAS to be funny)!
Read MoreTraveling to Palm Springs, California with a Preschooler
I’ll be honest with you… Palm Springs was not our first choice when it comes to traveling. When I thought of Palm Springs, I thought of a quiet, middle-of-nowhere, retirement town or spa village that we just passed through on the way to LA, which is far from a place to take a preschooler.
Read MoreValentine’s Day Cookie Decorating
Every year during Valentine’s Day millions of people buy expensive gifts and toys for special people in their lives. But what about those children and people who are struggling? Where does love come into the picture for them? Valentine’s Day for our families is about more than romance and chocolate. It is a day to […]
Read MoreThe Perfect Arizona Getaway: The Strawberry Inn
Don’t get me wrong, I like Arizona’s warm temperatures, but being from Michigan, I miss having actual seasons. The brisk, cool breeze, “hoodie weather”, hot chocolate, and a fireplace at night…it brings back so many memories. However, when you check the weather in November and it’s almost 80 degrees, it feels so far out of reach. Thankfully, Arizona’s Rim Country exists!
Read MoreDinosaurs In The Desert At The Phoenix Zoo – Nostalgia At Its Best
Parents in Arizona are always looking for new ways to entertain their kids over Fall Break. Now that we’re mid-way through Fall Break we’re DYING to get out of our house – am I right? During last weekend’s members-only preview of Dinosaur’s in the Desert at the Phoenix Zoo, my friend and our sons trotted […]
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