Christine Davis
Christine Davis lives in Flagstaff with her husband, Justin, and her children, Jett and Cadence. They like to go on easy hikes, eat lots of local food, and have fun in the sun and snow. She holds an MFA from Northern Arizona University, where she currently serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the English department. When she's not teaching or chasing children, she writes and publishes poetry.
Unseen: Mother’s Day Matters
There was a wonderful episode of the TV show The Middle where the mom just wants to be alone for Mother's Day. Her family...
Fall Fun: Crafts to Keep or Gift
I know many of us Flagstaffians live far away from our parents and extended family. I love to send my mother, grandmother, and in-laws...
Back-to-School Prep Tips for Moms Who Teach: Balancing Parenthood and Teaching
As the back-to-school season approaches, moms who are also teachers face a unique challenge of juggling their roles as educators and parents. Adjusting to...
The Medical Merry-Go-Round
When I had my second child in July, I was excited to get home and start our life as a family of four. Instead...
This English Teacher is too Tired to Read to Her Own Kids
My husband and I both work full time and we have two kids under 5 with no childcare. We are too tired.Here's our schedule:3:30...
Winter Adventures: Events and Activities to Make this Season Special
Every season in Flagstaff makes me feel lucky to call this place home, but winter holds a fond place in my heart because there...
Saying Thank You to Children
My child sometimes says please and thank you. If he really wants something, he yells, "Peeeaaaassss." I call that progress. I try to always...
Soup’s On: Cheesy Potato Soup Served in a Bread Bowl
One of my favorite things about Flagstaff is our extended soup season. An October chill sends me straight to my cupboards to get out...
The Potty Fairy
I tried to potty train my son at various stages, and it never worked. I finally adopted the attitude that he would eventually "train"...
The Fourth in Flagstaff: A Guide to Celebrating Independence Day
I have always loved the fourth of July. As a kid it was one of my favorite holidays. I can still remember watching the...
Top Ten Local Coffee Houses in Flagstaff
Here in Flagstaff we are blessed by the mountains and the abundance of amazing coffee shops. This list is not comprehensive, but I hope...
Baby Items You Really Need (and Don’t): My Second Time Around
My first child is almost three, and I'm due in August with my second! It's exciting, but most aspects of being being pregnant this...