For Mom

Who says there is no water in Arizona? Yes, water is scarce here in the southwest. I make it a point to save water whenever and wherever I can. Water is a beautiful thing! Our family loves going to...

We love dads! Father’s Day is coming up this week so we put together a list of experience gifts ideas for all types of dads. In our household, we are on an eternal mission to bring less stuff into...

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 plans a big day out so she can stay home and have time to herself....

Many women walk through an infertility journey that remains unspoken. It can leave us thinking that we are alone and the only ones on the journey. I hope that by sharing my journey, you know that you are not...

Many cities that we are all from have a college or university in them. Some of us attended the community college or local university and some of us haven’t set foot on that campus. I know from a mom perspective...

Earth Day is a great way to celebrate the beginning of warmer weather! The City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office invites you to celebrate Earth Day with us on Saturday, April 22nd at Bushmaster Park from 11am-2pm.  Click here for a link to get all...

It’s time to start thinking about those summer plans for your kids! This guide has something for everyone! We encourage you to work through this list and contact those camps you are interested in – many have already opened...

My husband and I have five daughters, and we have done chores 100 different ways in almost 20 years of parenting. Sticker charts, rotations, weekly chores, monthly chores, allowance, no allowance. But regardless of the method, our kids have...

Do we lead by example or try to teach them every little thing we know? Or both? As my oldest son quickly approaches high school I began to seriously contemplate all the things we need to teach him before...

Dress for Snow and Ice: I once saw a woman walking around snowy downtown in snow pants and stilettos. I'm all for fashion as a means of self-expression, but if you aren't wearing practical shoes you are going to be...

I'm one of those people who overuses the word "love." In 10 Things I Hate About You (perfect movie from the 90s), Bianca says, "There's a difference between like and love. Because, I like my Skechers, but I love...

  When I had my second child in July, I was excited to get home and start our life as a family of four. Instead we began a costly, stressful medical journey. For the first week she was kept under a...

Growing up, we did things a little differently, but I didn’t realize it until I was much older. My family immigrated to the U.S and with them, they brought culture and tradition. One of the many holidays we did...