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Mermaids at back at OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale

By: Dana Michele

The enchanting world of Mermaid Magic has made its much-anticipated return to OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona, captivating visitors with its unique blend of fantasy and marine life. This annual event offers guests an immersive experience that brings the allure of mermaids to life, making it a must-visit attraction this season. Mermaid Magic is happening […]

Visiting the Grand Canyon South Rim with Teens

By: Dana Michele

Grand Canyon South Rim with kids

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 […]

Korean Corn Dogs at Two Hands in Mesa, AZ

By: Dana Michele

Two Hands Korean Corn Dogs

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 […]

Show Stopper Shakes at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, AZ

By: Dana Michele

Milkshakes in Scottsdale

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 […]

Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix with Tweens and Teens

By: Dana Michele

Japanese Friendship Garden

Continuing with our series of Things to do with Tweens & Teens in Arizona, we recently visited Phoenix’s Japanese Friendship Garden. Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix. Relaxing and serene escape in Phoenix. A contrast to our desert landscape. An educational and cultural experience The garden is located downtown near Hance Park, Phoenix Art Museum, and […]

40 Things to do with Teenagers OUTSIDE in Phoenix

By: Dana Michele

Phoenix, Scottsdale, and surrounding cities have amazing weather in the fall, winter, and spring so we should all get outside! Summers are fun too when water is involved (plus lots of sunscreen).  Explore Arizona’s amazing deserts, mountains, lakes, and rivers. Attend an outdoor event, eat, play a sport…the options are endless. 40+ Things to Do […]

Phoenix Delivery and Curbside Grocery Shopping

By: Dana Michele

With the current Pandemic and stay at home guidelines, many of us have switched to delivery or drive up for our grocery shopping. While grocery stores are open at this time, there is less contact with other people when you order groceries for delivery or pickup. I recently got flour and yeast on my last […]

Barrett-Jackson Car Auction With Tweens and Teens

By: Dana Michele

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale with kids

Arizona Car Week is a huge time of the year for car collectors and enthusiasts but also fun for families. Car Week is the collection of car auctions take place in Scottsdale during January with the largest being Barrett-Jackson. Saturday and Sunday are preview days before the auction begins Saturday is Family Day which means […]

Baby Yoda Steamed Bao Buns at Hot Bamboo, Chandler AZ

By: Dana Michele

Baby Yoda Bao Buns

Hot Bamboo’s Baby Yoda Bao Buns Love The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda? How about these Baby Yoda Bao Buns, oh my gosh aren’t they just adorable? And they tasted good too. Everyone has gone so crazy for everything Baby Yoda (I mean how can you not??) and now you can get Baby Yoda steamed buns […]

Music and Baseball, together: Innings 2-day Music Festival in Tempe, AZ

By: Dana Michele

Innings Festival

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 […]

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Hi there and welcome to Sweet Shoppe Mom. My name is Dana and my son is Brendan, also known as B. Welcome to our blog where we chat about every day life with tweens and teens, midlife and perimenopause, and preparing for empty nest

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