And The Pogo Pass Winner Is….

A big thanks to all of you who entered our FREE Pogo Pass giveaway!  Pogo Pass is such a cool deal because it is a membership that provides the member 12 months of free access to super fun entertainment venues in Phoenix.  Venues include Pump It Up (2 visits), 2 Dback games, CastlesnCoasters (2 visits), […]

We Are Giving Away A FREE Pogo Pass!

Have you heard of the awesome Pogo Pass?  Pogo Pass is a membership that provides 12 months of FREE access to the best entertainment venues in Phoenix.  Fun places like Pump It Up, Golfland Sunsplash, 2 Dbacks games and more!  A great idea for families looking for entertaining things to do with the kids. ****And this […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

              What did our winner win?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware,  jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce this week’s lucky winner…. This week’s […]

An Eye Opening Experience

Since 1 in 4 children and 1 in 5 Arizonans live in poverty and go hungry, I joined forces with Shamrock Farms and St. Mary’s Food Bank to raise awareness about this very serious issue.  Our experiment was eye opening. Take a look and then consider helping out since only $5 goes a long way […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

            What did our winner win?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware,  jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce this week’s lucky winner…. This week’s Freebie […]

Get Organized Tips For The Family To Turn Manic Into Managed

Manic:  Having a family, period!  Balancing schedules, appointments, deadlines and more while trying to keep an organized home is not easy! Managed:  Implementing some get organized family rules and tools that have helped us to achieve a somewhat organized household…I say somewhat because there is definitely room for improvement, always…but here is what has worked […]

Age Appropriate Fitness Training Has Me Sweating…AND Smiling

Manic:  Maintaining a workout, with my schedule and with my aging body that grows older each day! Managed:  Found an incredible trainer who trains, while taking age into account, making the workout challenging, interesting…and safe for my age.  So awesome! And just because he takes age into account doesn’t mean that he goes easy on […]

9/11 Tribute Piece That I Had To Share Starring A Special Dog

I didn’t do a Freebie Friday this week.  I chose to instead observe a day of silence in honor of the 14th anniversary of 9/11.  I almost called it a day without posting anything, but when I found this touching tribute to the last living search and recovery rescue dog from 9/11, I decided that […]

The Missing Milk Element & How We Can All Help

September is Hunger Action Month and my family and I have been discussing how to help out in the community more.  So I got to thinking about the food that we have donated before to the wonderful St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance.  And it dawned on me that we always give non-perishable food items.  I […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

              What did our winner win?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware,  jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce this week’s lucky winner…. This week’s […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

            What did our winner win?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware,  jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce this week’s lucky winner…. This week’s Freebie […]

AZ Local: Parents & Grandparents Check This Out For Your Child’s Safety

When local mom Lisa Cardinale wrote to me about covering an upcoming event on my blog, I immediately agreed when she told me what it was. During the month of September, families can receive free car seat checks ensuring that the car seats that their kids ride in are properly and safely installed.  This can […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

              What did our winner win?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware,  jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce this week’s lucky winner…. This week’s […]

Taylor Swift Show Did More Than Entertain…She Touched Hearts

In this world where so many celebrities choose to be obnoxious and to not be role models, Taylor Swift is a refreshing example of the good way to be, especially in light of being a public figure.  I had heard about her numerous charitable acts and sincerity.  I had heard that she follows many of […]

Important Steps To Take To Protect Kids From Online Dangers

If you read yesterday’s guest article about understanding the dangers of technology when it comes to our kids in today’s social media and multiple device obsessed world, then you will want to be sure to read today’s post about what steps we can take as parents to reduce the dangers. One thing we can do […]