Uncategorized

Food for kids: what’s healthy, and what’s not

Pairing a soda with a meal has become commonplace, says Dudash, but it should not be this way.

S’more fun with marshmallows

Kids like to shoot things at one another with squirt guns, Nerf guns, paint ball guns, etc. The Marshmallow Fun Company makes dozens of...

Bye Bye Birdies

It always seems like we have to complete a major project when my husband and I have some time off. Last year we completed...

“Ojos de Dios” (God’s Eyes)

By John Bomhoff Art Studio Manager, Children’s Museum of Phoenix Get creative with this week’s craft from the Children’s Museum of Phoenix and use them as tree ornaments...

Subtle, healthy changes in school lunches around the Valley

Mac-n-cheese, pizza, and chicken nuggets may still make the menu- but the ingredients used for these old favorites have changed.

Left, right?

Okay, let us know what you think. These stickers, Shoezooz, go inside the shoe and ostensibly teach kids right from left so they can...

Eat this way, everyday

It's fairly simple. If you fill your plate halfway up with fruits and veggies, then add a whole grain item plus some lean protein to the other half, you're within the guidelines.

Diapering in the round

On their Twitter page “Time for a Change” says they make “The World's First Round Baby Changing Table” For parents with a round baby,...

There’s gold in them hills

Because my husband's new hobby is lapidary (which is actually not a new hobby, but one resurrected from his youth), we decided to take...

An Arizona snow day

Real snowflakes are hard to come by in the greater-Phoenix area, but your family can still enjoy a rousing snowball fight using recycled-paper snowballs!...

Drive fast, start young

Octane Raceway in Phoenix, formerly F1 Race Factory, was once a Costco. Now it’s an indoor raceway for karts. They aren’t called go-karts anymore, says...

Celebrating New Year’s Eve

When you have small children New Year's Eve can be challenging. We always opted for staying home so our children (and sometimes me, too!)...

A new year, a new workout

On Saturday, December 31 or Sunday, January 1, you can work out at any of the 17 Valley of the Sun YMCA branches at...

Christmas City, AZ

I didn’t know this until today, but Prescott is Arizona’s Christmas City as designated by Gov. Rose Mofford in 1989. If you look on...

A desert dweller’s holiday

This is the time of year we desert dwellers live for. While the rest of the country digs themselves out of inches (sometimes feet!)...

Creatures of Northeast Scottsdale

Your kids and out-of-town visitors are always looking for something to do. Getting outdoors and enjoying nature and Sonoran desert wildlife is always a...

PARTY ARTICLES

Money Lessons from Birthday Parties

Teaching Kids the Value of Gifts & Gratitude Between the cake, balloons, and wrapping paper tornado, birthday parties are often all about fun, but they also provide the perfect opportunity to teach kids early lessons...

Time to Paw-ty

Celebrating your favorite furry friend Call me crazy, but when my husband and I adopted our first dog together, we threw her a birthday party complete with cake, streamers, guests, appetizers, games, and more. Was...

Unique Ways to Host a Joint Birthday Party

My brother and I have birthdays that are just one day apart—his on March 3rd, mine on March 4th, and our oldest brother just a few weeks later on March 21st. Fast forward 31 years...

Out-of-the-box Birthday Party Ideas in Phoenix & Tucson

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Birthday Traditions & Clever Theme Ideas

Childhood birthdays are unlike any others. I have fond memories of waking up on my birthday morning anticipating all the fun that was in store. With three kids who had birthdays all in the same...

Out-of-the Box Birthday Party Ideas

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Party Etiquette

Whether you’re hosting a party or attending one, you may be wondering—do people really RSVP anymore? What about goodie bags, are those still a thing? Do I need to stay with my child at...

How to Throw a Birthday Party that Won’t Break the Bank

I remember the days when birthday parties consisted of colorful balloons, streamers, a simple cake, and the classics like musical chairs and tag with a few friends. Times have changed and suddenly it feels necessary...

How to do a drive-by birthday party

As we get deeper into quarantine, people have gotten creative with birthday celebrations. One result: the drive-by birthday party.

Home pool party? Hire a lifeguard!

Drowning happens silently and quickly. That’s why children are at risk even when — and sometimes especially when — adults are nearby. Even a "designated pool watcher" can avert his or her eyes for a...

Hiking birthday party

For a child who loves adventure and outdoors, turn a hike into a birthday party.
Tour de Liam, Biking birthday party theme, bike race, outdoor activites, arizona parties

Bike race birthday party

When there are lots of neighborhood friends who love to ride their bikes together, host a birthday party that feels like an official bike race.

Island birthday party

Pool parties are popular in Arizona. Make a stylish upgrade at your next birthday party by incorporating décor and details that will transport guests from the desert to a tropical island paradise.

STAY CONNECTED

16,000FansLike
4,049FollowersFollow
3,150SubscribersSubscribe