Holidays

Tis the season of loads of work for moms! We may not be able to have the same Christmas magic for ourselves as we did pre-kids, but it is pretty dang magical to watch them tear those presents open...

Tips for Smooth Travel We love to travel. When I got pregnant close friends tried to tell me that a baby wouldn't work with my adventurous lifestyle. Looking back, I'm glad I had those unsupportive people in my life because...

When I think of the word tradition, I can't help but think of the song from "Fiddler On the Roof."  My ancestors on my maternal side came from that very same region that the Jews in the musical were...

Amazon Prime is the modern-day genie in a box. With one quick swipe of the phone app, or a few clicks on the keyboard I can have an entire cartload of products delivered to my doorstep - almost faster...

It's that time of year again...when I earn "Gold" status at Starbucks, all thanks to one little drink: The Pumpkin Spice Latte.  I knew I wanted to write about it - but didn't expect the #PSL frenzy that hit on...

Several years ago, pre-husband and family I was mulling over Valentine’s Cards in Target. It felt like there was a brick in my stomach and I couldn’t bring myself to muster an ounce of excitement over the upcoming holiday...

Halloween is coming up quickly and there are so many fun things to do in Flagstaff for all ages! Here is a list of several events going on, as well as a few neighborhoods that are always passing out lots of...

Without getting too theological, my family decided to take a step back from a lot of the religious Christmas traditions we were raised with this year. We have a 2-year-old who is definitely forming attachments to repetition and may...

Finding fun indoor activities can be a challenge in the middle of the winter. Besides decorating a Christmas tree and making a gingerbread house, what can you do with your preschoolers / kindergarteners this December at home? Get an...

If you ask me about my mom, I'll tell you she died in 2012. If you are interested, I'll tell you she was diagnosed with a brain tumor out of the blue when she was still in her late...

The Saturday after Thanksgiving, we celebrate Small Business Saturday.  A day to help recognize small businesses in our community and show our support.  When you support a small business, you are not only supporting a dream but you are...

It's the 4th of July! And you're feeling all patriotic and happy...and that's when you realize..."It's the 4th of July, and I need to bring _________ to today's BBQ." Or maybe you ran into so-and-so at the parade and in...

If you're like me, sometimes it feels as though everyone else's needs in the family come first. It's the reality of parenthood. Obviously, children need us to attend to their wants, needs, and to keep them alive and thriving....