Daniella Murphy
Daniella Murphy is a wife, boy mama and Los Angeles native, transplanted to the mountains of Northern Arizona. She co-founded Flagstaff Mom Collective. A former Hollywood Assistant, she traded rolling calls and fetching latte's for rolling strollers and fetching sippy-cups. She loves Jesus, her morning coffee (still warm!) and a luxurious solo trip to Target. You can find more of her writing on her blog, The Merfett and see her view of daily life on Instagram at @daniellajoyy.
Friday Favorites Vol. 1
Happy Friday, Flagstaff! School is back in session and we're all just a little spent from a long few days of getting back into...
Eyebrows: Sisters, Not Twins + Other Tips I Learned from Makeup Tutorials
Want to know my biggest guilty pleasure?
It's not reality TV shows or fancy chocolate. I don't have a hidden love of shopping or crave...
My Skincare Routine: How Washing My Face Makes Me Happy
I have very little control over anything. Like, almost zero. I have no time for myself. Few rituals or routines in my current life...
Moving to Flagstaff – 10 Things to Know
So, you are either thinking of, or already in the process of, moving to Flagstaff, AZ.
Welcome! It's a beautiful place to live and a...
My Favorite Refreshing Summer Salad
Flagstaff summers are mild compared to the rest of AZ, but we live really close to the sun so the days feel intense. It's...
I’m not a Regular Mom. I’m a Plant Mom.
If you scroll social media, house plants are as common in home decor as rugs and throw blankets. Many of us grew our collection...
Hot Grill Summer
Summer in Flagstaff means lots of outdoor time - and that goes for cooking and dining too. I was once intimidated by our backyard...
After a Year of Grace, It’s Time for Radical Self-Love
A year ago today my husband was laid off, my kids were participating in emergency virtual learning and I was working 40+ hours a...
Introducing Wee Scotty Sewing & Craft Boutique: Your new downtown source for creativity
Lynne Gallagher, Wee Scotty owner, and master seamstress formed the idea for Wee Scotty while sewing on her machine with her infant daughter sitting...
What I really want for Women’s Equality Day – Inclusion
Just last week American women celebrated 100 years since the ratification of the 19th amendment which granted our right to vote. 1920 was a...
5 Tips for Virtual Learning This School Year
Little distance learning school on the prairie
I work four jobs, plus freelancing, for a total workload of 40+ hours a week. I have two...
Recent Reads to Recommend
I've been reading a ton.
I'm a pretty avid reader but with quarantine, I'm trying to set better work/life boundaries. I make a strong attempt...