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My first post of the year turns a new page in my book-- my baby is starting preschool.

With a New Year, comes a new transition. 

Here's the letter I wrote Nicholas the night before day one. (I'll talk about his first date later-- that, in itself, was the longest morning of my life.)

It's personal, so thank you for reading kindly. Tell me I'm not the only mom with such emotions!

January 3, 2016

Dear Nicholas,

Tomorrow you start preschool.

I have so much mixed emotion about you starting this new chapter of your...

Tis the season for holiday travel, which means anxiety-clad parents everywhere are decking the halls while trying to hold it together. While many adults enjoy traveling solo (catching up on a new book, sipping on decent wine and drifting off to sleep while listening to your iTunes does sound pretty amazing,) traveling with a spouse, children and pets can be quite challenging (and maybe even horrible.)

With the help of the pros at Frontier Airlines, here are some family travel tips I am...

The holidays can be stressful— a time when many parents feel physically, emotionally, and financially drained.

According to a survey from Experian, 60% of consumers think holiday shopping is a strain, and almost half feel obligated to spend more than they can afford. This, so they say, leads to seasonal anxiety.

Tis the season for holiday photos!  Whether you’re planning to take photos during the upcoming holidays or scheduling into the New Year, we know that planning family photos can become challenging.  Families around the Valley are vying for pics that perfectly represent their entire family, often including young children and family pets. That is one reason why the “winter” season in Phoenix is a popular time to schedule an outdoor photography session.  It’s often easier to manage a full crowd in an outdoor setting – and the Phoenix area is definitely home to some of Mother Nature’s most desirable locations.

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