(updated 2021) With the end of the school year approaching, you may be thinking ahead about graduation. They are graduating from middle school and getting ready to start high school. How should we celebrate it? Should we get them an 8th-grade graduation gift? Not only are there graduation ceremonies and celebrations for high school and […]
Planning a Visit to the Grand Canyon South Rim with Teens
The Grand Canyon National Park should be on everyone’s travel bucket list. You can’t tell from photos just how amazing it is to experience in person. It’s one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World and the only one in the United States (other than the Aurora Borealis which can sometimes be viewed from the […]
Celebrating Cinco De Mayo with Tweens and Teens
It’s May which means Cinco de Mayo! Living in Arizona, it’s a popular holiday, especially for the local restaurants and bars. In the US it has become a drinking holiday, just like St. Patrick’s Day, due to advertising campaigns by alcohol companies. Instead, take the time to appreciate and celebrate Mexican history and culture. Why celebrate […]
Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2021
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9th. Have you made plans yet? Some extra love, relaxing time, breakfast in bed, maybe a special Mother’s Day cake, and a gift that will make her smile. When you’re not sure what to get Mom, flowers are always a great option. Take Mom out to eat or make her […]
Top Picks for Books on Parenting Teenagers
When I was pregnant and the first few years of my son’s life, I read many parenting books. It started with What to Expect When You’re Expecting. Then books on sleep, on eating, and eventually behavior and discipline. The elementary years were pretty smooth sailing and I finally felt like I had this parenting thing […]
Celebrating Earth Day with Teens and Tweens
Earth Day is April 22nd, have you thought about celebrating it with your family? It’s a great way to combine some fun with education and awareness. There are so many topics you can discuss – greenhouse gasses, pollution, saving species and diversity, saving rain forests, recycling, and more. Pick a different topic each year so […]
Tips for Healthy Teen Sleep Habits
Sleep is important for kids. Kids of all ages including teens. Their bodies are growing and changing so much. They need quality sleep. The American Academy of Sleep recommends 8 to 10 hours of sleep for kids aged 13 to 18 – do your kids enough sleep? Not just Saturdays when they may sleep all […]
Korean Corn Dogs at Two Hands in Mesa, AZ
Continuing with our Things to Do with Teens in Arizona series, today we’re featuring Two Hands Corn Dog in Mesa, Arizona. Fun food is always a great day out to spend with your teens. They can be bribed to leave their rooms and video games behind and spend time with the parents. In only a […]
The Best Fun, Cute, Crazy Pots for Succulents
Continuing on our Houseplant Love series, today we’re talking about Succulents and their pots. I love succulents for the variety of unique shapes. But I also love all the fun ways to pot them – multiples in a single large pot, groupings of tiny pots, and all the fun, cute, crazy pots. Because of their […]
Show Stopper Shakes at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, AZ
Continuing with our Things to Do With Teens in Scottsdale Series, today we’re chatting about our favorite place in Phoenix (Scottsdale and surrounding cities) for over-the-top milkshakes, ZuZu at the Hotel Valley Ho. As our kids become teenagers, it can be harder to find ways to connect with them. They’d rather hang out with their friends […]
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