Best Practices to Cope with the Loss of a Pet
I remember bringing Cooper home, a fluffy bundle, crying softly in my lap. Just eight weeks old and weighing less than a half-gallon of milk, he was our first baby. We doted on him, took him for walks,...
View ArticleHow to Cure the Part-Time Blues
I remember the days I dreamt of having a part-time job. When I worked full-time, with two young children and one on the way, I fantasized about cuddly moments with the kids. All the things we would do...
View ArticleNorth Scottsdale Date Night Hot Spots
There is nothing more unsexy than a pile of laundry, dinner that has to made, a child who reluctantly has to complete his homework and a baby who cries every time you put him down. Or maybe it’s just...
View ArticleKeeping Cool: North Phoenix Splash Pads
When my oldest son and daughter were very young, we did not have a pool. I remember coming up with all kinds of inventive ways to try to stay cool. And, then, I discovered splash pads. These glorious...
View ArticleMake Mine a Mocktail
When I was pregnant with my firstborn, a July baby, I remember distinctly craving a frosty margarita. Cool, refreshing and just the right balance of sweet and sour. I learned how to concoct many a...
View ArticleSave Money With These Back-to-School Second-Hand Steals
As the third child and second girl in a family of four children, I was well accustomed to second-hand clothing. I never minded (or knew) the difference between a hand-me-down outfit and a brand new,...
View ArticleChildcare Options: Pros and Cons
For many moms-to-be, the most pressing question (beyond the great unknown of childbirth!) is how to find the best, most affordable and nurturing childcare option for your baby. I started my research...
View ArticleWhat’s for Dinner? Food Blogs I Love!
Given the time, I love cooking. Simplicity and planning are definitely key these days, especially with three little eaters that all have different tastes. My kids love getting their hands dirty,...
View ArticleRunning for My Life
I can always think of a million reasons why not to run. I am tired. A cup of coffee and scanning Facebook sounds better. Or at night, a glass of wine and the time to unwind beats out pounding the...
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