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Enter This Week’s Freebie Friday Valentine’s Day Giveaway Drawing

Headed to a Galantine’s Day party and you want a fun gift to give the hostess? Looking for a fun and different Heart Day present? Yep, it’s already February this week! 2023 is flying by and the red heart month is upon us! So, let’s do a cute gift giveaway this week! This week’s winner […]

The Best Wedding Video In The World…According To This Mama!

This is the best wedding video in the world! At least, in my opinion! My boy and his bride. The touching video shows her beauty, inside and out. And my son…this video gives you a front row seat to see his heart. He was born with that loving tenderness and I could not be happier […]

Road Trip With Rach: High Country Motor Lodge In Flagstaff

I love boutique hotels and I also love the mountains and pine trees that line the lovely landscape in beautiful Northern Arizona. So, when I discovered the newly opened High Country Motor Lodge in Flagstaff that combines both getaway worlds…I couldn’t wait to check in! Here is my review of this new property that is unique, […]

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Fall Favorite Autumn Sangria & Candy Corn Crunch Recipes

It’s that time of year again to share my fan favorite Autumn Sangria and Candy Corn Crunch recipes! Cheers to the fall fruity cocktail for the adults. Plus, the Candy Corn Crunch recipe is loved by the kiddos and the big kids alike. AND this month also marks my first full year with my beloved […]

Delicious Vital Whey Cocoa Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Recipe

Vital Whey protein powder makes delicious smoothies, but the nutritious grass fed whey protein powder can also be used to make a variety of different recipes. One of my favorites is the Vital Whey Cocoa Peanut Butter Overnight Oats. This yummy recipe that was created by registered dietitian, Ana Reisdorf on the Well Wisdom website […]

Guest Post: Fast Food vs. Fast Casual Dining Out

I am a foodie. I love to eat out when I get the chance. When today’s guest writer asked to share this infographic about the differences between fast food and fast casual, I was intrigued. It also made me hungry! And it made me think about my dining out choices, especially with these two types […]

Family Matters

The Best Wedding Video In The World…According To This Mama!

It Was A Very Married Holiday Season For This Mama!

It was a very married holiday season for this manic managed mom! For those of you that have followed my blog since I first created it in 2013, you have watched my kiddos grow up. It sure was true what they told me about not blinking. I blinked and now I am a brand new […]

Be Sure To Enter: The 23rd Annual Production Of The Arizona Nutcracker Ticket Giveaway Drawing Is This Week’s Freebie Friday!

Get ready to take the family to see the 23rd annual production of The Nutcracker presented by The Arizona Nutcracker! I am super excited to share that we have 2 sets of 4 tickets to give away in our Freebie Friday drawing this week!! See below for the drawing details! This particular Valley production of The Arizona Nutcracker stars […]

Watch This Video To Learn About Grand Canyon Railway, Polar Express Experience & Where To Stay & Dine In Williams, AZ

Watch the video below to get part 2 of the lowdown on visiting Williams, Arizona. Yesterday I published part 1 of my Arizona Daily Mix morning show segment all about Williams, Arizona. Here is part 2 with details about riding the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams to the Grand Canyon and information about the very […]

Watch This Video To Experience AZ Mountainside Roller Coaster, Mountain Tubing & Ziplining!

Watch the video below to feel like you are riding Arizona’s first and only truly unique mountainside roller coaster! My recent Road Trippin’ with Rach morning show segment that I did live on The Arizona Daily Mix show gives you a glimpse of the action packed fun! Plus get information about the Route 66 Zipline […]

Road Trippin’ with Rach: 10 Reasons To Wander To Williams, AZ

Road trippin’ has become my jam in my empty nester chapter. I especially love sharing tips about great getaways in Arizona. With today’s article, I invite you to go road trippin’ with me, Rach to Williams, Arizona. You won’t believe just how much there is to do, see, eat, sip and ride in this historic […]

Unique Gift Idea To Send Your College Student To Kick Off New School Year

Here is a fun gift idea for your college student that is a unique way to wish your kid a wonderful year ahead. I did this last year for my daughter and she loved it. She was so surprised and touched to receive this creative care package. Our loving box made her tear up and […]

Dillard’s Scottsdale Back To School Fashion Show on Arizona Daily Mix Morning Show

As seen in my Arizona Daily Mix morning show on AZTV Channel 7 this morning, below are the styles and links I showed in the adorable back to school fashion show. And be sure to attend Dillard’s Scottsdale Kids Day on August 6th starting at 1pm located in the downstairs mall entrance. There will be […]

Guest Post: Summer Break Fun Top 10 Easy Science Experiments For Kids

For those of you with kids (and grandkids, too) on summer break, check out these top 10 science experiments for the kiddos. When today’s guest writer asked to share this top 10 list, I readily agreed as I remember trying to come up with fun activities for my kids to do while on summer break. […]

Guest Post: Guide To Your Teen’s First Car

I get sentimental when I think about my son’s first car and my daughter’s first vehicle. It was such a bittersweet time. A number of my blog readers have kids (and some have grandkids now!) preparing to acquire the milestone first car and there is a lot to consider, so when I received a […]

My Arizona Daily Mix Morning Show Montezuma Castle & Montezuma Well Arizona Day Trips Segment

From my awesome Arizona day trip article, 15 Exciting Day Trips From Phoenix: A Local’s Guide that is published on the international travel website, twowanderingsoles…here is my recent segment on the Arizona Daily Mix morning show about two of my day trips plus the best Italian restaurant I’ve ever found. You won’t believe where it […]

My Three Favorite Spring Cleaning Organization Tools From My Arizona Daily Mix Morning Show Segment

My first spring cleaning get organized segment went so well that the AZTV Arizona Daily Mix show had me do another one! Spring cleaning season has arrived and less clutter equals less stress. See my top three favorite spring cleaning organization tools in my segment below. I asked the show’s host Brad Perry guess what […]

Guest Post: How To Aid Your Bullied Child

Although my children are now grown, when I received an email with the infographic below about how to aid your bullied child, I agreed to publish this helpful information. Today’s guest post comes from Kids Car Donations… This infographic was created by Kids Car Donations, a local car donation center This […]

Guest Post: 5 Reasons Why Concerned Parents Use Teen GPS Trackers

Since a number of my blog readers have kids with a brand-new driver’s license, this guest post is timely. I’m happy to now have young adults. We survived the nerve-wracking teen driving stage. Twice. It’s a bittersweet time. I loved when my two children started driving because it made life easier, but I didn’t love […]

Look Back: My #1 Hands Down Favorite 2021 Moment Was My Son’s Perfect Picture-Postcard Engagement!

My #1 hands down favorite 2021 moment was my son’s perfect picture-postcard engagement to the love of his life. In case you missed it, here it is. It went so well in beautiful snowy Vail, Colorado that a national TV show carried the proposal nationally. A big shout out to Jack’s little sis for her […]

Quick Tip: Baby Stain Removal Tried & True Techniques

Lucky me, I have some new babies in my life since several of my relatives have recently had babies and are about to have a little one join the family. So fun! So, when guest post writer, Kay Escobia asked to share her tried and true techniques for all kinds of baby stains from spit […]

To My Friends Sending Kids Off To Young Adulthood…This!

As I watch so many of my pals tearfully send their babies off to college…or to the military…or to another path as adulthood has somehow crept up so quickly, I considered what I might share in this blog post. With my oldest turning 24 in a few short months, enjoying his sports journalism career and […]

What Our Tucker Taught Us: Mourning Our Furry Family Member

We said goodbye to our beloved Tucker boy kitty yesterday. 15 years ago a volunteer at the shelter suggested we hold the little black and white kitten that had arrived that week. She told us that there was something special about him. She was right. We knew it those first moments we held him and […]

Back To Basics Quick Tip: Are You Doing This Right?

Here is a back-to-basics quick tip as we celebrate our nation getting somewhat back to normal…are you doing this right…are you washing your hands correctly? I would have never thought that I would do a handwashing segment on my morning show…and that it would be a popular segment! If 2020 reminded us of anything, it’s […]

For My Blog Readers Who Haven’t Heard…Our Son’s Postcard Perfect Engagement That Even Made A National TV Show!

Most of my pals know the big news…our son popped the question to his longtime girlfriend (who we LOVE)! Hannah said yes! Our Jack invited his little sister along for Hannah’s birthday trip to Vail last month. Hannah had no idea that they were there to create a big life milestone that they will remember […]

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Enter This Week’s Freebie Friday Valentine’s Day Giveaway Drawing

The Best Wedding Video In The World…According To This Mama!

Road Trip With Rach: High Country Motor Lodge In Flagstaff

Managed Moms Food Stuff & Recipes

Fall Favorite Autumn Sangria & Candy Corn Crunch Recipes

Delicious Vital Whey Cocoa Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Recipe

Guest Post: Fast Food vs. Fast Casual Dining Out

Family Matters

The Best Wedding Video In The World…According To This Mama!

It Was A Very Married Holiday Season For This Mama!

Be Sure To Enter: The 23rd Annual Production Of The Arizona Nutcracker Ticket Giveaway Drawing Is This Week’s Freebie Friday!

Watch This Video To Learn About Grand Canyon Railway, Polar Express Experience & Where To Stay & Dine In Williams, AZ

Watch This Video To Experience AZ Mountainside Roller Coaster, Mountain Tubing & Ziplining!

Road Trippin’ with Rach: 10 Reasons To Wander To Williams, AZ

Unique Gift Idea To Send Your College Student To Kick Off New School Year

Dillard’s Scottsdale Back To School Fashion Show on Arizona Daily Mix Morning Show

Guest Post: Summer Break Fun Top 10 Easy Science Experiments For Kids

Guest Post: Guide To Your Teen’s First Car

My Arizona Daily Mix Morning Show Montezuma Castle & Montezuma Well Arizona Day Trips Segment

My Three Favorite Spring Cleaning Organization Tools From My Arizona Daily Mix Morning Show Segment

Guest Post: How To Aid Your Bullied Child

Guest Post: 5 Reasons Why Concerned Parents Use Teen GPS Trackers

Look Back: My #1 Hands Down Favorite 2021 Moment Was My Son’s Perfect Picture-Postcard Engagement!

Quick Tip: Baby Stain Removal Tried & True Techniques

To My Friends Sending Kids Off To Young Adulthood…This!

What Our Tucker Taught Us: Mourning Our Furry Family Member

Back To Basics Quick Tip: Are You Doing This Right?

For My Blog Readers Who Haven’t Heard…Our Son’s Postcard Perfect Engagement That Even Made A National TV Show!

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