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Road Trip With Rach To North Carolina!

From AZ to NC to DC, I recently took a planes, trains and automobiles trip to see parts of North Carolina for the first time and then to continue on to Washington DC via Amtrak. Read on to see tips about my journey and my NC recommended picks! Here’s my Arizona Daily Mix morning show […]

Finally Got Global Entry! Here’s What I Had To Do

I finally got my Global Entry pass! This is something I have wanted to do for while, but I wondered if the process would be pesky and time-consuming. It was actually way easier than I expected! Here’s all I had to do, how much it cost and how long it took. I will also share […]

Freebie Friday Gas Cash & Boiron Wellness Pack Winner!

Happy Freebie Friday! Thanks to everyone who entered this week’s giveaway drawing for a chance to win a $30 gas card plus this wellness kit that’s packed with high quality homeopathic products by my #1 favorite wellness line, Boiron! Boiron is also my mom’s favorite homeopathic medicine and remedy brand, too! And Mom knows best! […]

Managed Moms Food Stuff & Recipes

Four Scrumptious Shamrock Farms Recipes To Dip Into Spring

Who’s ready for spring? I am! And I’m excited about the celebrations the sunny season brings! Easter, weddings, baby showers, graduations, March Madness get togethers and more! Entertaining opportunities fill the calendar this time of year! Since everyone loves to dip into a good dip, try these easy crowd-pleasing recipes for your spring fling fun […]

My Good Day LA Fast, Festive & Fabulous La Brea Bakery Cranberry & Brie Pull-Apart Bread Segment & Recipe

So easy! Score, mix, stuff & bake are the four simple steps needed to make this eye-catching crowd-pleasing appetizer called Cranberry & Brie Pull-Apart Bread by La Brea Bakery Yes please! Put this out on your holiday table and watch your family and friends gather, say oh and ah and ask for the recipe! It’s […]

A Fun Fresh Take On Friendsgiving

Planning a Friendsgiving gathering? Check out this fun fresh take on Friendsgiving with festive and flavorful ideas that will wow your guests! I shared this on my Arizona Daily Mix morning show segment this morning… Below are the details on how to recreate the fun fresh take on Friendsgiving and the recipes I shared! This […]

Family Matters

Check Out My Son In Apple TV World Series Documentary!

When my son was four years old, he would make us pretend sports newspapers, so it’s been an absolute joy following his career as a LA Times LA Dodgers sports reporter. He works a ton of hours, is on the road 80% of the year and still makes time to be a good husband and […]

Road Trip with Rach: Tasty Travel Food Ideas

With eight trips on the calendar between now and November, I make planning nutritious travel foods a priority. Today I shared several tasty travel food ideas in my Arizona Daily Mix morning show segment. Here’s what I eat to stay healthy on the road and these suggestions work for families as well. One thing I […]

Road Trip with Rach to Heber-Overgaard, Arizona!

Looking to escape the Phoenix heat? I just enjoyed a fantastic trip to Heber-Overgaard, Arizona! I also covered it on the Arizona Daily Mix morning show! Watch this segment to see where to stay, dine, moonshine taste, enjoy locally brewed beer, horseback ride, boat, fish, hike and more! My favorite thing about this particular getaway […]

The She’s All Grown Up Graduation Video: A Look Back At My Daughter’s 22 Years

See below to see my labor of love, the She’s All Grown Up Graduation Video! Now a college graduate, she’s truly all grown up! This sweet girl of mine that I used to regularly blog about when I covered a lot more parenting topics on this blog is now a 22-year-old in full adulting mode. […]

Pet Perfect Tips For Moving With Furry Family Members

At one time a few years ago, our family had six cats between us! Our adult son and his fiancee at the time had two kitties and we had four felines. Since college kids and young adults move a lot during those years, we always lent a hand to help when it was time to […]

Parenting Tips: Finding Balance Between Working and Family Life

Although my kids are grown now, I definitely struggled with the finding a good balance between my freelance business and raising a busy family. Lately, several friends and family members have asked me advice on how I found that balance, so when a guest writer requested to share her tips on this dynamic, I took […]

Guest Post: Six Fun Kid Activities That Teach Sustainability

When my daughter was in high school a few years ago, she pleasantly surprised me when she enrolled in a sustainability course. My parents raised me to be earth-friendly. I strived to do the same with my children. I was pleased that our local school district offered a green course for teens. So, when I […]

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 […]

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 […]