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Act One’s Culture Passes

Free Access to Local Arts, Museums, and Culture Attractions Apart from books, your local library is full of so many other great resources, including Culture...

Rancho de los Caballeros

A Dude Ranch Experience for the Whole Family Calling all cowboys and cowgirls! Put on your boots, fasten your belt buckles, and get ready for...

Spring Break Destination: Lake Havasu City

Where to Stay & What to Do I spent six years working as a Middle School English Teacher, so even as an adult I got...

Tubac Golf Resort & Spa

An Unexpected Family-Friendly Gem My husband and I sat on the couch with a sleeping baby and watched in amazement as our older 3 boys...

Escape the Heat in Prescott

Family-friendly things to do in and around Prescott I grew up going to Prescott with my family many summers that I can recall. While I...

Stress-Free Summer Travel for Kids

Strategies for Easing the Journey Getting out of the summer heat is a great idea for lots of families – especially those in Arizona. Planning...

Local Resorts with the Best Pools and Water Parks

For a large portion of the year, Arizona is a popular vacation destination. Visitors especially flock during our warm winter months and beautiful spring...

All Aboard Train Rides & Experiences Across Arizona

Kids love trains! And let’s face it — plenty of adults do, too. In honor of National Train Day on May 13th—which marks both the...

Ghost Ranch Exotics Offers Private Animal Encounters

Get up close and personal with capybaras, kangaroos and other exotic animals at Ghost Ranch Exotics in Marana—just outside of Tucson. Previously known as Funny...

World of Play at Reid Park Zoo

World of Play, a new and interactive nature play zone for kids is now open at the Reid Park Zoo. This new immersive play area...

Make Some Memories with Mother Daughter Trips

When the kids were little, family vacations came with more than a little stress. Snacks, activities, gear, sleep schedules…. It was, well, A LOT....

Family-Friendly Activities for a Fall Day Trip to Tortilla Flat

As fall approaches and the weather turns cooler, outdoor activities are becoming more popular.

Saving for a Family Vacation

Get the whole family involved in planning for summer fun For most kids, summer means a break from the mundane school-year routine, endless days of...

Discovering Southern Arizona’s Cave of Wonders

When the temps rise and outside feels hot, dry, and crispy, there’s a place in Arizona you can go where the temperature stays a...

Things to Do in the White Mountains

Only a few short hours from the Metro-Phoenix area, the White Mountains is a summer destination offering cooler temperatures, plenty of outdoor activities, and...

Tanque Verde Ranch: An Arizona Staycation Destination

An adventurous family getaway awaits at Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson. Whether you’re looking for ways to keep the kids busy this summer, wanting...

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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