Moms
Trending: Themed Play Dates
Themed play dates have been trending in the Valley amongst moms and kids alike. Why not add a special twist to ordinary playtime with friends? Whether weekend fun, seasonal breaks from school, or for our tiniest tots who don’t yet make the grade, a little party with friends can be fun for all.
As a newer mom, I thought my daughter, Mia Valentina, should have a themed play date for the first official play date we hosted at home. A Tea Party sounded perfect for some of our favorite...
Mom's Moment: Five Principles for a Blissful Childbirth
I've had two c-sections. I don't know why this childbirth "method" gets such a bad wrap; just like our natural birth counterparts, us c-section "club members" still go through a lot. We literally have a doctor cut us open, remove a baby, and sew us back up-- and that's not to mention the recovery. (I'll skip the gruesome details.) Regardless if you've had a c-section or natural childbirth, striving for a blissful childbirth experience is essential.
I remember shaking (seriously unstoppable...
Fall Events in Phoenix 2015
Get out your scarves and hot chocolate because Arizona Foothills has your fall events right here. If you're looking for some family fun in the cooler weather we have you covered.
1.AZ State Fair
Starting Oct. 16, the Arizona State Fair is back. You will be guaranteed entertainment with an assortment of rides, attractions, fair food options, and live performances on certain nights. Tickets for adults are $6 and $3 for children...
Mom's Moment: 17 Exciting First During the Year One
As moms, we go gaga over just about anything cute our children do. We try to capture everything on camera, and proceed to post it on Facebook for the world to see. (Guilty as charged.) Sometimes, we go a little too far with over-sharing; just the other night I found myself showing a waiter photos of my kids (like he cared). Truth is-- many of us are obsessed with our babies.
I try to keep track of every single milestone that I plan on recording in the baby books I haven't started for my sons. I'm determined to never ever ever miss a first, and so...
Halloween Insider: Custom Costumes from Etsy
Halloween costumes have evolved impressively throughout the last several decades. Many modern parents can still remember their two options as kids at Halloween time; a home-made costume or a traditional, store-bought option.
The internet has made it possible for kids and parents alike to have an endless, creative selection of costumes at Halloween-time and throughout the entire year. Online marketplace, Etsy is a leader in connecting people, both online and offline, to make, sell and buy unique goods, including one-of-a-kind custom costumes. The creative entrepreneurs who use Etsy to sell products often work with customers to create a fresh and perfect design. Although festive apparel is especially popular throughout the month...
