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 the routine! Today we're sharing some of our current favorites,...
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 extra large bubbly fountain drinks. But I do LOVE watching...
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 have endured COVID and are still with me today. But...
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 wonderful community to be a part of. Many residents are...
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 too hot to cook. Some days it feels too hot...
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 of plant babies over the past year because we were...
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 BBQ, but this summer I'm committed to mastering it. From...
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 week from home while grappling with fear, grief, and frustration...
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 on her lap. Over 25 years later, she has built...
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 powerful year for women - I'm hoping 2020 brings more...
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 boys, one in 1st Grade and one in Kindergarten this...
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 to stay off my phone during the evenings and weekends...