The 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.

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Dinosaurs 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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Dinosaurs Are Coming To The Desert!

Attention Arizona moms and dads, they’re coming! Whether you are a Triceratops fan or a T-Rex lover, the Phoenix Zoo has you covered! Beginning October 6, 2017, and running until April 30, 2018, Dinosaurs will be making their appearance in the desert! Go on an adventure through prehistoric times, where you will have the chance […]

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Everything That Happened During Phoenix Comicon 2017 – The Recap

Who’s with me when I say Phoenix Comicon 2017 was by far the most eventful? Everyone? Okay good. While yes, lots of not-so-fun stuff happened, the con overall was a ton of fun for everyone. It’s great to see the con grow and flourish over time and attract many non-geeks and nerds into the hustle […]

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Phoenix Comicon 2017 – Thursday’s Fiasco and Moving Forward

Needless to say, Phoenix Comicon 2017 was a mixture of the usual geekery, fun, long-night galavanting, and a bit of chaos that comes with going to a con with kids. When comparing PCC 2017 to previous years the crowds have definitely grown in size, and political stances. As you may of heard, on the first […]

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Quickie Review on Odysea Aquarium

The Odysea Aquarium in Scottsdale Arizona is really one of the more amazing attractions in the valley of the sun. The only downside however, is the price. It’s really difficult to afford a membership at the aquarium, let alone take your entire family once a month or so to the aquarium. In my quickie review […]

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Local Adventure Series: Flagstaff, AZ

Travel Foodie Mom - Local Adventure Flagstaff

Flagstaff Arizona has been a Northern Arizona capital for pretty much ever. Located right off Route 66, road trippers around the country have been strolling through this hipster’s paradise since it’s inception in 1926. The cultural history surrounding Route 66, downtown Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University, and the city as a whole is astounding. Here’s everything […]

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The Best Animal and Adventure Memberships In Phoenix

Coming up with creative and fun things to do with your kids during our free time can be as exhausting as dealing with a kids’ tantrum. Lucky for you I love to do research! I’ve compiled a list of the best memberships available in Phoenix that will keep your weekends filled with adventure and excitement. […]

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Why We Opted to Travel for My Child’s Birthday

When you think of a fourth birthday party, you may think of Chuckie Cheese, Paw Patrol, pizza, and a lot of kids. This year we opted out of the typical birthday party and asked my son what he wanted to do. Now, he is not the average child. He asks to go on a vacation […]

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Joy to the Herd: Shamrock Farms

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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10 Things to Do In Phoenix In The Next 10 Days

The greatest thing about living in the Phoenix Valley is the fact there are so many different things to do. Not just for families and couples, but friends who enjoy local music scenes and handcrafted cocktails. I’ve personally curated a list of ten things to do over the next 10 or 12 days that will […]

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Local Adventures: Adopting A Pet & Opening My Heart

Some adventures are closer to home than you would think. Adventures don’t have to last just one weekend, they can go on for a weeks, months, or even lifetimes. An adventure is defined as a typically unusual, exciting, and somewhat hazardous. Life seems to be that way more often than not, especially with a three […]

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