Moms
Santa Claus at BabyLux Boutique
Tis the season! With Thanksgiving around the corner, many are prepping for the big debut of Santa Claus. And since BabyLux Boutique is THE place for infants and tots all year round, it’s no surprise that Mr. Claus will make his first Valley appearance of the season in DC Ranch at the hottest spot for little ones. BabyLux is hosting their second annual Holiday Fashion Show on Saturday, November 22 featuring Valley kids, including my daughter, Mia...
MASK's Minute with Mom: Gina Salazar Hook
It’s being called a cultural phenomenon, the role of technology in our children’s lives. From iPads and iPhones, today’s kids can be connected anytime and anyplace with the simple click of a button. Just last year, in fact, PC World claimed the iPad would be the No. 1 Christmas gift for kids. And if a recent UK survey by Westcoastcloud is any indication, kids just might be Apple’s fastest growing consumer.
Check in each week for MASK's Dialed In Dad and Minute with Mom series.
As moms, we always know something’s up when our home suddenly becomes quiet, especially if...
MASK's Dad Dialed In: Bret Michaels
Check back each week for MASK's Dad Dialed In and Minute with Mom series.
As a rock star, a life-long diabetic and, most importantly, a dad, my life is a constant balancing act. It’s not easy to juggle everything, but I find a way because I want to. My career, my health and parenthood are the most important things in my life, and I work mindfully every single day to make sure I’m not just meeting my responsibilities, but also rising to the challenges as best I can.
It’s no secret that the rock star lifestyle can take its toll if you let it. As a 25-year veteran of the music industry, I’ve done...
MASK's Dad Dialed In: Matt Williams
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Sports are fun and should always be fun. It really is that simple.
My experiences as a father, a professional athlete and now as a coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks have affirmed that belief. Along those same lines, my parents always encouraged me to “do what you love and love what you do.” To this very day, I live my life with those two basic principles in mind.
The pressure and expectations on kids who play sports, recreationally or competitively, is incredible these days. In addition to one’s own drive and...
Phoenix Christmas Tree Lightings
The Valley is celebrating the best part of the season with its own take on tree lighting ceremonies, from Santa Claus visits to tumbleweed trees to free cookies and cocoa. Don’t just limit yourself to one ceremony this season, but check out our entire roundup of the best Valley tree lightings.
5th Annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Nov. 20; 5:30-10 p.m.
Get in the holiday spirit with delicious spiced cider and cookies, strolling carolers and, of course, a four-story, musically animated...
