I will always make my son an Easter basket even when he is grown and moved out on his own. Now that he’s a teenager, I needed some new ideas so I sat down and brainstormed a list of ideas (along with some help from Instagram friends). My son’s response…gift cards I love to […]
12 Essentials to Pack in Your Purse for Music Festivals
It’s Festival season. Sunny days, warm temperatures with the occasional cool breeze is the perfect weather for an outdoor musical festival. Some festivals are multi-day. Days are long. Tickets are expensive and you want to maximize your time at the festival. Backpacks are often banned. Bag size is limited. I’m not always the most organized person, […]
7 Ways to Make St. Patrick’s Day Fun for Teens
When my son was younger, St. Patrick’s Day meant setting up a leprechaun trap. In some households, the Leprechaun causes trouble like knocking over chairs. I also always left a trail of shamrocks and gold coins that let to a pot filled with a few green colored gifts (usually candy and a swimsuit since its […]
Music and Baseball, together: Innings 2-day Music Festival in Tempe, AZ
Spring (well Arizona Spring…other states are still in the middle of Winter) is an exciting time in Arizona. US Open, Barret-Jackson car auction, Arizona Renaissance Festival, and our favorite Cactus League Spring Training. We love to get lawn seats, sit on our blankets watching the game and enjoying our perfect weather. In celebration of baseball […]
Quick and Easy Pork and Green Bean Stir-fry
Nothing better than a super simple, healthy and quick recipe that is also yummy. For years this has been one of my son’s favorite recipes that I make – one year it was even his birthday request instead of going out for dinner. These days, quick is perfect so that we can fit in a […]
15 Dairy-free Big Game Party Snacks
Who doesn’t love a great Big Game Party? Football, food, drinks, and fun! But if you follow a dairy-free diet, many popular party snacks are off limits. I’ve put together a list of snacks that are perfect for game day snacking and dairy-free. Most are egg-free too. As always, check labels because brands and recipes […]
50 Things to Do With Your Teen Son
50 Things to do with your teen son. I brainstormed a list. Boys change as they get holder. It’s harder to get them to want to spend time with mom. Keeping that mom and son bond is so important at this age. So I made a list. Have fun and let me know what I’m […]
Cranberry Lime Spritz Holiday Cocktail
The holidays are fast approaching which means its time to plan your holiday events. Food, decor, guest lists and don’t forget the drinks. Cocktails are my go-to for holiday entertaining. These simple but festive Cranberry Lime Spritz cocktails are the perfect choice for your holiday parties. Cranberry inspired drinks are a great festive choice. Holiday […]
Build-A-Bear Bakeshop Now Open at Arrowhead Town Center {Glendale, AZ}
Craving something sweet while shopping? Want to do something fun with your kids? Looking for ideas to celebrate your kid’s birthday? Build-A-Bear Workshops will always remind me of a special memory. For my son’s 1st birthday we headed to the mall and my son built his first bear. We put the Happy Birthday song chip […]
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