Phoenix Comicon is just 14 days away and if you’re anything like me, you’re planning your days out to a “T.” Since being established in 2002 the Con has grown in size and most recently has expanded into more buildings in the convention center area. With over 700 exhibitors, more than 30 geek celebrity encounters, […]
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Salt scrubs and “decadent” lotions are not what a mom wants for Mother’s Day. Even if you make them, or have your kids make them, moms still don’t want it. Why? Because we would love to see something made with more heart and soul than some beauty gift. That’s not to say a mom wouldn’t […]
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When I was seven years old my parents gave me money on a loaded lunch card for school lunches. I loved chicken nugget day. The smell of baking chicken would fill the school halls and I would ask for bathroom breaks just so I could sniff the air right before lunch. My parents never missed […]
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Starbucks Frappuccinos used to be so cool….when I was a kid. Now, they are an annoyance and it’s not just because I wait in long lines for non-coffee drinkers to sugar up. I worked at Starbucks for nearly five years. Stationed in the Swedish Medical Center Starbucks (among others) I met tons of amazing people, […]
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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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Happy Saturday (as I write that gritting my teeth). Yes, it’s been one of those days… one of those days where you wake up during your last alarm, rush to get ready, take your child to hockey practice, waste money at a movie since your child realizes that he doesn’t like Smurfs halfway into the […]
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We are preparing for our Seattle trip next week, so when we were approached by Ladro Roasting to try out their coffees for an honest review, we did not hesitate! I will finally be scratching off Washington on our scratch-off United States map, so I am excited to explore a new state…and drinking coffee is […]
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Being lactose-intolerant and not being able to eat soy-based foods has many downfalls, including not being able to enjoy cheese without popping a couple of Lactaids while eating. Not only do I have to be more aware of what is in my food, I have to test which alternatives actually taste good as well. I […]
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Travel Foodie Mom recently attended the Great Southwest Cajun Fest by Abita Brewing in Downtown Chandler to experience the heart and soul of New Orleans. From Cajun culture and cuisine to handcrafted beer, the Southwest Cajun Fest did not disappoint! Speaking of cuisine, we tried the Crawfish Roll from Angry Crab Shack (and boy, was […]
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Mother’s day is in a few weeks and as a nerd mom, I’m not terribly interested in anything that involves flowers and candy. I know quite a few moms that are the same way. You see, we nerd/geek moms absolutely love to collect our little pop action figures, lightsabers, and random pieces of art. What […]
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As a child, I would have done anything to avoid the kitchen. So much so that I used to drink orange juice for breakfast to avoid the toaster. Still, nothing like the smell of cookies in the oven or a stew simmering in the pot would make me feel right at home. As I grew […]
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Being lactose-intolerant has many downfalls, especially not being able to enjoy a nice glass of cold milk without popping a Lactaid first. And, don’t get me started on the cheese! When fairlife asked us to do an honest review in exchange for product, we didn’t even hesitate! Finding a milk alternative that tastes good is […]
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