Flagstaff Mom Collective

When I found out I was pregnant, I had a list of expectations that I had set for myself when I became a mother.  Breastfeeding was at the top of that list.  The benefits of breastfeeding are astounding -...

Being hospitalized after my cesarean section was one of the greatest learning moments in breastfeeding that I never chose to have. I know, it sounds like every mother’s dream, right? But seriously, let me explain. I’m a twin mom. An “advanced...

Family: We're a family of three, plus our 13-year-old dog. Our daughter Tilly is 2.5 years old. Our dog's name is Moose. He's a Jack Russell Terrier-mix. Job: I'm an independent digital marketer and front-end web developer. I'm also a...

The National Institute of Mental Health defines stress as "how the brain and body respond to any demand." With that being said, motherhood affects how we respond to the demand of caring for our little ones.  Being a parent...

Back to School is just around the corner, and we're ready...we think. Where did summer go?! However, the seasonal changes are one of our favorite things about Flagstaff. August is packed full of fun events, and feels just like...

How many of you ever look up all the random "holidays" that our country has decided to celebrate throughout the year? Well, in anticipation for my next post I looked up some and came to find that July 30th...

Family: I have a wonderful husband, two fun boys and a funny hound dog mix. Job: I am a family and newborn photographer here in beautiful Flagstaff, AZ.   What brought you to Flagstaff: My college roommate (from the University of Richmond)...

We are very blessed, living in Flagstaff that things are not too far apart. You can drive through the whole town in about thirty minutes depending on the traffic of our busiest street, Milton. Deciding to be a one...

Family:  Mother of twins, Lilith Amelia and Jack Avery, since February 2017;  married to my husband Mark since October 25, 2014.     Job: Emergency Nurse with Indian Health Service   What brought you to Flagstaff:  I grew up in Massachusetts.  On a...

My family and I recently celebrated our 1 year Flagstaffiversary. We relocated to this mountain town from Los Angeles, CA in the hopes of finding our forever home. We're often asked "why Flagstaff, what brought you to town?"  We moved...

Many would agree that Flagstaff is a special place, and we're lucky to live surrounded by so much natural beauty every day. As parents we have strong hopes that our children will grow up with not just a sense...

Family: Sarah and husband Doug, baby Mae plus two big smelly dogs.   Job: I basically do it all! Barre3 front desk in the wee hours of the morning before the baby wakes up. Mortgage Loan Originator extraordinaire during nap times...

Pinterest is full of amazing ideas for making the most of your summers, including a summer bucket list. But as much as I pin ideas, I rarely execute them. Pinning them is not enough. My husband and I were recently discussing...