Holidays

Holiday Gift Ideas: Something for everyone in the family

Babies Melissa & Doug Ms. Rachel Toys Do you have a little one who just loves anything Ms. Rachel? Now, all the fun and learning...

Thanksgiving Hosting on a Budget

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and, of course, delicious food. But if you’ve ever hosted, you know the costs add up quickly....

Holiday Events for Arizona families

Last updated: December 5, 2024.  Celebrate the upcoming holidays with some of these local events and experiences. Start a new tradition with a performance, tree...

Halloween Costume and Candy Safety Tips

By Banner Poison Center As Halloween approaches, it is important to be mindful of potential risks that can arise during the festivities. Here are some...

Glowing Pumpkins Giveaway

Get in the Halloween spirit when you visit Glowing Pumpkins, an immersive Halloween experience for all ages. Think Zoolights meets Halloween –at Glowing Pumpkins you’ll...

An Unforgettable Gift Idea for Truck-Loving Kids

Do you have a truck-loving, construction obsessed kid like me? Our toy inventory at home is slowing morphing into all things tractors, dump trucks,...

Enter to win a family 4 pack to Strange Garden at Desert Botanical Garden!

Explore eerie and enchanting boo-tanical offerings at Strange Garden. Enjoy live music, interactive experiences, food trucks  and encounter fascinating creatures at the Desert Botanical Garden. It’s a...

Money-Saving Costume Tips for Halloween

As a mom of two, I know firsthand the joy of seeing my children excited for Halloween, and the challenge of balancing their excitement...

S’mores Galore

August 10th is National S’mores Day! Grab your marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers and get ready for this sweet summertime treat. Here are a...

10 Mother’s Day Traditions to Try This Year

I’m coming up on my third Mother’s Day and I must say having a day of being honored and celebrated for being a mom...

What You Need To Know about Celebrating Passover

Passover, or Pesach, is an important Jewish holiday that highlights themes of liberation, empathy, and steadfastness. This year, Passover will start on Monday, April...

Celebrating Passover

Activities, Books & Recipes for the Whole Family From the evening of April 22nd to April 30th, Jews across the world partake in the annual...

Easter Basket Gift Ideas

This year Easter is on Sunday, March 31st. One thing I’ve found to do that makes gift baskets easier, is to have “go-to” categories...

Homemade Spring Chex Mix

Ingredients 6 cups Chex Mix Cereal 6 cups Golden Graham Cereal 2 3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, dye with green food coloring before adding ...

Tie Dye Easter Cupcakes

Ingredients White cake mix 4 colors of Easter color food coloring 1/2 cup butter, softened 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1...

Valentine’s Day Family Tradition

Who says all the fun family traditions have to be for the major holidays? Why not make lasting memories on some of the not-so-hyped...

PARTY ARTICLES

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.
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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.

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