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Build-A-Bear Bakeshop Now Open at Arrowhead Town Center {Glendale, AZ}

By: Dana Michele

Build-A-Bear Bakeshop now open 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 […]

Hunger Issues in Phoenix and Across the Country

By: Dana Michele

Walmart's Fight Hunger Spark Change table

Hunger issues are faced by many Americans and the word needs to be spread. Something needs to be done. Did you know one in eight people battle hunger in America? That’s 41 million people. Almost 13 million children. Recently I was invited to join Walmart, Nextdoor, Real Simple, St. Marys Food Bank and members of […]

Where to Brunch This Weekend: Brunch at Westgate

By: Dana Michele

Dave and Busters frose cocktail

Who’s a fan of weekend brunch? Phoenix offers many options with so many amazing restaurants. On the westside? Have you been to Westgate lately? Lots of restaurants to try and weekend brunch is the perfect occasion. Time with girlfriends. Drinks. Food. We recently headed out to Westgate Entertainment District for brunch. The weather right now […]

20+ Things to Do in Phoenix for Spring Break with Teens

By: Dana Michele

Phoenix with teens kayaking lake pleasant

updated for 2021 Spring Break. This week varies anytime between February and April. For some schools, it’s even 2 weeks long. Whether you live in Phoenix or coming to visit, we have some great ideas for you. Spring is the perfect time to visit Arizona. If the snow is still lingering where you live, spend some […]

Scottsdale’s Balloon Spooktacular [Things to do in Phoenix]

By: Dana Michele

Balloon Spooktacular

Last night my son and I headed out to Salt River Fields in Scottsdale for the Balloon Spooktacular. Hot air balloons, tethered balloon rides, trick or treating, bounce houses, food, costume contests, fireworks and more. Spooktacular is a 2-day event (October 27th-28th) so you can still make it out there tonight. My son LOVES to […]

Family Night Out – Bowling at Bowlmor Lanes in Scottsdale, AZ

By: Dana Michele

Bowling things to do with tweens

Summer vacation. It’s hot. By now the kids are bored and spending too much time on their phones. We’re kicking off a new series “things to do with tween this summer” and our first is bowling! Recently my son and I went bowling with a few blogger friends to Bowlmor in Scottsdale. It had been […]

Brand New Barefootin Bay at Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix + Giveaway [closed]

By: Dana Michele

Barefootin Bay misters

Summers are HOT here in Phoenix. One of our favorite ways to stay cool is at Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix water park. It’s less than 10 minutes from our house so you kind find us there often. But even if you live farther away, its worth the drive. Definitely one of the best water parks in […]

Snow Tubing at Flagstaff Snow Park

By: Dana Michele

We love our mild Phoenix winters (and all the sun!) but we still miss the snow the beauty of a fresh snow fall on the trees and the fun – sledding, snowball fights, snow angels, skiing.  What’s awesome about Arizona is that we can drive up north 2-3 hours and enjoy a fun day in […]

Barrett-Jackson Car Auction {Things to do in Phoenix}

By: Dana Michele

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale with kids

  Spring Training, WM US Open, Bike Week and Arizona Car Week. Major Phoenix (and Scottsdale) events bringing people from all over to experience what we have to offer. Barrett-Jackson is the largest of the car auctions. Hosted at West World, the event this year goes January 14th-28th. Somehow after living in Arizona for 11 […]

Supercross Comes to Phoenix January 28th, 2017 (plus discount code)

By: Dana Michele

Do you or your kids LOVE motorcycles? motorcylce races? Monster Energy AMA Supercross comes to Phoenix for its 4th stop in the off-road championship series. When: January 28th, 2017 Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ The race is part speed racing and part aerial acrobatics as bikes may be launched 30 feet in the […]

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