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California Dreaming at Loews Coronado Bay Resort

California living is the envy of all, and us Phoenicians are known for taking advantage of the beautiful coastal state to our west.  It’s no secret that many Phoenix residents opt for family road trips to Southern California.  Unlike our harsh triple digit temperatures, San Diego offers an enjoyable climate to create memorable experiences for the entire family.

This season, Loews Coronado Bay Resort is a prime...

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Mom's Moment: Babymooning with Kids #AtThePrincess

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A few months pregnant with my first born, my husband and I babymooned in Paris, Florence and Rome. It was romantic. Relaxing. A total adventure, all while daydreaming about our family of three.

Well, fast forward five years, and three seems to be our magic number. In a month, we're having our third child, and the whole idea of babymooning has a whole new meaning.

I did not want to surrender making the most of having two before #3, so at 8 months pregnant, I sought a new concept: babymooning with babies.

Why not escape a couple nights...

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How to Avoid Summer Learning Loss

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Now that students are in the homestretch of summer break, Calibre Academy in Surprise gives parents ideas for nixing summertime learning loss.

 

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Students work hard all school year to learn new subjects in order to reach the next grade level, but what happens when summer comes around? When students don’t practice what they have learned, learning loss often happens. Learning loss is when students lose knowledge over the summer break. Sure, summer is a...

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California Escape: Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

California living is the envy of all, and us Phoenicians are known for taking advantage of the beautiful coastal state to our west.  Often called “The Great Arizona Migration,” families throughout the Valley are especially known for spending summers in Southern California to escape our triple digit temps.

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, the fashionable hotel in the popular Gaslamp Quarter, is a top choice amongst travelers heading to enjoy the energetic city. The hotel offers ultra- chic accommodations in the heart of downtown, surrounded by nightlife, restaurants and a variety of attractions and activities.

This summer, my family had the opportunity to spend a weekend at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. Although there are...

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Mom's Moment: Vacay Essentials

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It's the time I anxiously await every. single. year. When July hits, my posse and I hit the road: just me, the husband and our two toddler boys. Some think we're crazy having trained our kids to road trip at an early age- each around a few months old- but to me, it's a good kind of crazy. I love that my boys love exploring, vacationing, and hotel hopping. Priceless memories.

But the days leading up to our beach escapades kind of suck for me. I make a million lists ensuring I don't forget pull ups, nighttime diapers, undies, blankeys, cups, pouches...

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