Moms
Mom's Moment: 7 Non-Toys
I have a toy addiction. I love them. I'm a toy hoarder. I want to get my kids the coolest most amazing things on the market. Really, I do. With that being said, I've come to realize that sometimes the box is more entertaining then what's...
Mom Approved: 4 Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatments
A constant buzz amongst Valley moms is how to attain a more rejuvenated look. With celeb moms constantly in the spotlight – and always looking red-carpet ready – we want to know their secrets. How do celebs like Jennifer Aniston and Sharron Stone age so gracefully without looking “fake” and “plastic?”
With the help of Dr. Daniel Shapiro, a renowned, board-certified plastic surgeon who has been practicing in the Scottsdale and Paradise Valley Arizona area for 19+ years, we took a look at trends in aesthetic treatments without...
Mom's Moment: 10 Things I Want for My Boys, as Brothers
My boys are 18 months apart. I always wanted more than one child, but I never expected to have one--pretty much--after the other. I feared adding a sibling so soon would take a challenging toll on my first born…I also feared not knowing if my heart had the capacity to love another child the way I loved my first. But as soon as my second son was born, I knew I had given Nicholas the greatest gift in the world: a brother. I also realized my heart has a way of expanding.
I want my sons to be best friends. All parents want that for...
Pumpkin Patches in Phoenix
As temperatures finally begin to drop in October, it’s the perfect time for Valley families to get in the fall spirit. Visit a pumpkin patch to bring home the perfect pumpkin for carving, painting or decorating. There are plenty of locations, so you are sure to find a farm close to home, or even one a little further out of town for a fun fall day trip. The possibilities are endless, so get picking today.
Mom's Moment: Fire Safety Smarts
It's our job as parents to keep our kids safe. Every night I ask my husband if he locked the doors and set the alarm, and his answer is always yes. While my tendencises for reassurance is admittedly annoying, I can't help it-- I'm a mama bear and over protector.
October is Fire Safety Month and I'm not going to bore you with obvious tips on educating your kids on 911; instead, I want to share with you a powerful story and insight about keeping your home fire safe.
A few years ago, a friend of mine witnessed a tragic accident in his neighborhood. On...