Play dates

It’s that time of year again friends! The weather is cooling down(ish) and fall is upon us. Time to pack up the fam and get all those fabulous insta pics posted.  More importantly it’s a great time of year...

Summer is well underway and it’s that time, once again, to read all of the latest and greatest thing to do in Phoenix to keep kiddos and parents entertained. Let’s have some fun! Jaw-some July: Sharks Invade Odysea Aquarium All...

Moms, March is primed for us! The kiddos are either on spring break or about to be and, oh my, is the valley weather ever in our favor! Heading to a park is a great way to spend the...

This morning a little boy hit my daughter on the head. Hard. And on purpose.  I paused when it happened to see what she'd do so that I didn't overreact and cause her to get more upset. Before he could...

Last summer in an effort to beat the heat and save money, our family purchased a Groupon for the Arizona Science Center. The offer provided unlimited visits for a family of four from Memorial Day to Labor Day for...

While I was aware of LEGOLAND Discovery Center at Arizona Mills, I never thought about going there because LEGOs weren’t our “thing.” But as it turns out, when a boy turns four, LEGOs are THE toy to have. Slowly...

We couldn't be more excited to announce the launch of North Phoenix Moms Blog Neighborhood Groups!  We have been so eager to announce them and bring this community of moms in the Phoenix area even closer together. To celebrate we are hosting a LAUNCH...

Nothing says summer like a popsicle, am I right? And popsicles are the perfect summer party food for kids and adults because they are inexpensive and they taste delicious! The inspiration for this party actually came from this cute pinwheel...

I love America, food, friends, and fireworks, which naturally means that the Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. One thing I really appreciate about this holiday is that it’s easy. Celebrating usually means a low-key BBQ...

Before I had my daughter, I didn't have many friends. I worked a lot and spent most of my non-working hours with my husband. We had some couple friends here and there and I had some friends through work,...

Events originally listed at from North Phoenix Family Magazine and Raising Arizona Kids. WEDNESDAY | APRIL 8-29 Disney On Ice This action-packed ice spectacular showcases beloved characters from Disney•Pixar’s Cars and Toy Story 3 and Disney’s Tinker Bell and The Little Mermaid. ...

It's time for another Happy Hostess from me, Jen. This one actually comes from my own archives when my second son turned two and we threw him a Dino Party! This party was "dino-mite" with lots of bright colors and patterns. We...

Thank you to Disney Jr. for the activity kits and Dutch Brothers for the kids cups. My opinions are my own and loved the items provided for this party. Earlier this month, Disney premiered a new show called "Miles From Tomorrowland." As soon...

Last month we had one of our best playdates ever! We partnered up with The Cookie Doughjo on this one and it couldn't have been more fun! We had over 50 kiddos participate in this event that really kicked off...

Playdate cards. Annoyingly cute or useful? I can't decide, but I kept it simple, no animals - no pics of my kids - or "I'm Ellie's Mom!" sentiments here. Really it was a utilitarian decision to produce these cards. Now, I won't...

Whether your little pilots are having snack time, a birthday celebration or going to see Planes in theaters these little carrot Dusty Crophoppers won't disappoint. This snack is made up of carrots (3 total - one whole, one halved...

Do you and your family hang out at the Shops at Norterra?! If you haven't already, you should!! The Shops are a sponsor of ours and we couldn't be more excited about it. There are so many great places...

Here are three toddler tested playdate themes to keep your little ones engaged during the summer. 1. Gone Fishing! Guess where all the items were purchased? At the dollar store! It is always my first go-to for every toddler playdate! Looking to...

At our contributor's meeting last month, we all quickly got excited about the idea of having a play date each month where we did something to give back to the community. We are so happy to be starting this monthly "tradition" and hope...

The temps have been playing around with us but it is the middle of November so they are bound to give in and drop right?! RIGHT!? Well to celebrate the cooler weather and get our munchkins out and about...

PlayGrounds Fun Zone "Where kids want to play and parents want to stay!" Now, doesn't that sound great?! Well, if you're looking for a great place to gather and hang out (both kids and parents), look no further. PlayGrounds is a Café, Fun...

Just a friendly reminder that we will be having our Tolmachoff Farms play date this Friday morning! Come with us as we tour the farm, visit the animals, go through the kid friendly corn maze, pick pumpkins, and eat fresh...

This week's Playdate. Well, we've been slacking in the playdate arena this past month. Between vacations and school starting back up the weeks have just flown by and here we are mid September already. Please join us this Wednesday at...

Come join us for another play date at Playgrounds Fun Zone and Cafe this Wednesday, August 22nd from 9-11:30. We look forward to seeing you mamas and your kids. Don't forget socks for your little ones. And if you don't have...

One of the most enjoyable parts of running this blog is highlighting local events happening in the west valley. I know that I'm always looking for something new and fun to do with my family and wish there were...