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Moms We Love: Fairly "Momma D" Dickinson

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In honor of Mother's Day this weekend, AZFoothills.com shares one of our favorite Valley moms each day leading up to the holiday. Today, meet Fairly (a k a Momma D) Dickinson, the mother and No. 1 fan of Alex Cardineau, owner and operator of Sip Coffee and Beer.

Children’s name(s) and age(s):  Alyssa Danelle Cardineau, 38; Caitlyn Celeste Cardineau Schwab...

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AZ Giving: Milk-Bone’s Third-Annual List of Dogs Who Changed the World: Bliss

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Dogs give unconditional love and support for their owners. It is because of the impact that dogs have on human lives that Milk-Bone wanted to recognize dogs and what they do for the owners in their lives. 

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Mauricio Guitron from Milk-Bone says, “At Milk-Bone, we believe all dogs do so much for us every single day, from cheering us up when we’re down, to giving us endless love and attention and always being the ones we can rely on.” The...

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Mom's Moment: Mother's Day Gifts She'll Love

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For the modern mom, chic mom, practical mom, expectant mom, and new mom... these gifts are sure to make mama feel loved this Mother's Day.

Fawn Design Anytime Bags

Style and class meets space and functionality with the Fawn Design anytime bags, commonly used as diaper bags. This convertible carrier can be used as a messenger bag or backpack with comfortable straps. It’s easy to clean and opens wide with a total of ten pockets and keychain hook. Mom will thank you.

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Mom's Moment: Kidtastics for Summer

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I used to be a lifeguard and swim instructor. That was nearly a life ago- when my guarding breaks consisted of tanning and flirting with co-guards. Granted, I loved it- I've always loved children and teaching and playing splashy-splashy or monkey-airplane-soldier, but now that I have kids, my whole perception of swimming has changed.

I fear it. I over-read articles on secondary drowning (which, BTW, don't ever remember hearing about 15 years ago). But now I believe in it ALL- and I'm scared every day my young boys...

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AZ Giving: Mother's Grace

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The inspiring organization, Mother’s Grace, has supported and encouraged women in the Valley to follow their dreams even in the face of life’s misfortunes.

Mother’s Grace, a Paradise Valley-based nonprofit, began with a passion for helping mothers and their families affected by life tragedies. Since launching in 2009, the organization has grown to more than 100 volunteers focused on empowering and helping women through difficult circumstances.

When Mother’s Grace began, the founder, Michelle Moore-Fanger, says she had two goals for the organization. The first goal was to “directly support women financially when they...

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