Indulge Mom’s creative interests, give her some time to relax and help her remember who she is beyond her definition as mother. Here are some Mothers Day gift ideas we’ve run across. What would make your Mothers Day memorable? Share your comments below. Think local! Local First Arizona has compiled a long list of local [...]
Plenty of families are happy to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with all things green — from cupcakes to clothing. For some, it’s merely a means of avoiding the pinch often given those who fail to don the green on Ireland’s special day, which commemorates the country’s patron saint. In a multi-cultural world, such days present opportunities [...]
As Ballet Arizona performs “The Nutcracker” just three more times this season, a trio of young Valley dancers are preparing to perform the role of Clara one final time for this run. Keri Ohlinger, a 13-year-old who lives in Peoria and studies with The School of Ballet Arizona, is performing in “The Nutcracker” for her sixth [...]
Were our three children still tiny, holiday gifts at our house would include ”The Guardians” by William Joyce, a trio of books recounting the adventures of Nicholas St. North, E. Aster Bunnymund and Toothania — all characters who’ve made their way to the big screen for a DreamWorks Animation film titled “Rise of the Guardians.” “Rise of [...]
As friends and family gather this time of year, there’s something to be said for the simple joys of watching films together. Movies are a sort of “parallel play” for adults, allowing us the freedom to hang out together like side-by-side toddlers in a sandbox without having to muster the energy required for witty repartee. Consider viewing [...]
As we dash our way through this festive season, let’s take a moment to conjure up warm and fuzzy feelings for… reading. Okay, maybe reading isn’t at the top of your to-do list as shopping, get-togethers and special events vie for your attention, but this time of year is the perfect opportunity to shine light [...]
Arizona author Barbara Park has writtten more than two dozen books in a series about a little girl named Junie B. Jones, who always seems to be in some sort of predicament. “Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!,” an Allison Gregory play adapted from one of Park’s works, is being performed by Childsplay through Sunday, Dec. 23 [...]
That impossibly hard, clear plastic molded around a pack of batteries, an electronic device, a toy — sometimes called clamshell or oyster packaging — is often the source of utter frustration, especially around the holidays. Some have even dubbed it “wrap rage.” The plastic is so strong and rigid that it must be removed with [...]
Snow Day at Desert Ridge Marketplace brought out the desert dwelling, snow ball throwing, mitten and pom-pom hat-wearing crowds yesterday. The annual event, held in the parking lot outside the Sandbar restaurant, is one of many traditional holiday activities that happen at the north Phoenix retail complex throughout the month of December. Find a complete [...]
Families were wowed at Valley Youth Theatre Saturday afternoon, even before entering the theater for this year’s production of “A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail,” a family-friendly musical based on stories by A.A. Milne. The VYT lobby is filled with all sorts of Christmas decorations, including a wreath, garlands and a Christmas tree awash in [...]
MAY 2013
$6.00Our 2013 directory of Valley aquatics programs — everything from learn-to-swim programs to diving, racing and synchronized swimming!
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April 2013
$6.00Our April 2013 issue features the 2013 Summer Solutions directory — more than 500 day camps in Maricopa County!
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March 2013
$6.00Our March 2013 issue features the 2013 directory of Overnight Camps in Arizona and the Southwest!
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February 2013
$6.00Our February 2013 issue is all about babies! Learn how to begin building your baby’s bookshelf, make your own baby food, find parent/tot classes and Daddy Boot Camps around the Valley. Plus: gifts, gadgets and great new looks for baby.
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January 2013
$6.00It’s our annual pregnancy issue! Learn about the latest trend among expectant parents: “gender-reveal” parties. Plus: Should you bank your baby’s umbilical cord blood?
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December 2012
$6.00Ice hockey in the desert? Our December issue tells you how to get your kids started. Plus, an insider’s tour of the Arizona Doll and Toy Museum. And two terrific holiday crafts your kids will love!
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