Moms

Forget the cliche flowers and chocolate... this year, spoil your sweetie and precious minis with special, practical and fun gifts they'll find unique and thoughtful. 

Here are my picks for fun Valentine's Day presents perfect for just about anyone. And my treat to you- all gifts are priced under $100!

Lorena Canals makes high quality handmade cushions. The lovely, cozy, comfortable and colorful heart pillow will add a delightful pop to any room. Featuring non-toxic dyes and 100% cotton, they are easily...

Forget about the Beer Gardens at The Phoenix Open, my first quarter of must-do events include Woody, Buzz and monster trucks. I've been there, done that when it comes to boozing at The Bird Nest- this year, I'm excited that my kids have reached "that age" where we can go on day dates allowing me to reconnect with my inner child.

And so, a preview of two family friendly hot happenings in the Valley.

First, I am admitedly SO excited for Disney on Ice. I haven't been since I was a little girl, and...

This new year, I plan on making it a regular thing to feature dynamic mamas. I'm all about showcasing women performing an awesome balancing act between work-life-kids-etc. My hope: to learn something from each individual, as every mom has special secrets up their sleeves.

To kick off the new year, I'm starting with Ann Noder, a respectable business owner and boy mom. The former TV News Anchor runs a boutique public relations firm, managing a team of employees and landing big name national clients. 

So here you go, a quick 10 questions for Ann, mom of two...

Holiday times are often maximized when you have children. From Halloween to Thanksgiving, Christmas and Valentine’s Day – your little ones expect their home to reflect the magical time of year at every holiday season.  This can sometimes be overwhelming to the parents in charge of home décor. Luckily, some companies thrive on helping customers create memorable, magical holiday oasis’s at home. Tree Classics and Treetopia helped families around the world (including the Valley) celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

Here are four national trends that we’ve seen throughout...