My favorite items to include in a carebox
Now that I have a kid, I love pregnancy announcements. What used to feel like a sometimes annoying clog on my timeline now is an exciting moment where I picture…
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7 Things to do with your household before the summer is over
A couple weeks of summer have gone by now and some of the shine of the new season has faded. The main summer holiday has come and gone, (4th of…
FREE – cheap things to do in almost any town
Frugal queen here again! Honestly, all I can think about right now is money. Everything has gotten more expensive and it has made my desire to save almost compulsive. Entry…
Traveling with a toddler: Hotel hacks and more
We are in the heat of summer and it seems like everyone has caught the travel bug. Summer is typically trademarked with full calendars filled with adventure but after the…
Grocery hacks to save money
Anyone else looking forward to payday a little more than normal? For most of us, money is tight- or at the very least, on your mind when making a purchase….
10 Tips for your next trip to the spash pad
Holy hotness! It comes so quick every year. Those 100 degree days can seem BRUTAL. Going outside at all seems so unappealing but here is the alternative if you stay…
Planning a day in Old Town? Trying real Arizona wine is a MUST.
This year one of my goals has been to get to know the lay of the land better. I moved here and then the pandemic happened shortly after. It’s made…
Dine with unique local fare from the creative chef at Merkin Vineyards in Scottsdale
Recently while on a quest to find a place to book my husband’s birthday dinner, I got to enjoy some of the best crafted farm-to-table food you can get around…
Sail the skies for an unforgettable experience above the valley
Welcome to Arizona. Our beautiful rock formations, cultural hubs, trails, and food have made our great state one of THE places to go to knock out bucket list items. Recently,…
Find more than you bargained for at the Arrowhead Farmer’s Market
It was our first “hot” Saturday morning in the valley when I gathered up my family to check out the Arrowhead Farmer’s Market. I had heard some buzz that it…