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The BEST Games to Take on a Family Camping Trip

By: Dana Michele

games for camping trips

We’re headed up north this weekend for our annual Labor Day camping trip. Does your family camp? Tent, RV or cabin? We’re tent campers. I find it to be such an amazing family experience – time to spend with your family out in the woods without any of the day to day distractions. Fresh air […]

Makes me want to have another baby…almost

By: Dana Michele

oilogic bug itch essential oils

Baby products make me want to have another baby, almost… As a mom to a teen, I’m done. I enjoy his independence which is allowing me time to focus on myself again. But do you ever look at the cool new baby products and I think I want to have a baby just so I […]

Fourth of July with Teens

By: Dana Michele

4th of July fun with teens selfie station

Independence Day. Pool parties. Beach time. BBQ. Fireworks. If you’ve got teens, I’ve got a few ideas to get them involved with holiday fun. Celebrating July 4th with Teens Invite friends over for a day of pool or beach fun. At this age they want to hang out with their friends. Be the host and […]

Spring Updates with Grove Collaborative

By: Dana Michele

Spring Updates Mrs. Meyer's

Spring is here which here in Arizona means a month or two or warm sunny days before temperatures reach the 100s. Time to refresh the yard and plant fresh annuals. Get the pool ready for summer. Update the house with Spring touches. One of my favorite updates is with scents. Candles, laundry detergent, dish soap, cleaners, […]

Fun Star Wars Inspired Snack Ideas for Your Kids

By: Dana Michele

Sweet Shoppe Mom Star Wars Snack Mix

Happy Star Wars Day! (2018) May 4th or otherwise known by Star Wars fans as May the Fourth (Force) be with you day, aka Star Wars day. We are counting the days until the release of the latest episode in the Star Wars series, Solo: A Star Wars Story. In honor of Star Wars Day, […]

The BEST Buttermilk Waffles

By: Dana Michele

best buttermilk waffles

Weekends are for lazy mornings and a home cooked breakfast shared with family. We LOVE pancakes and waffles. Freshly cooked from scratch. I have a favorite vegan recipe for myself (will share that in a future post) and my son loves my Buttermilk Waffles that I’ve been making him for years. The key to a […]

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 […]

Cable Organization – Contain the mess!

By: Dana Michele

cord and Cable organization

After spending too long detangling cords and searching for the right one I knew I had to do something about it. There was also that time when a critical printer cable got tossed because we didn’t know what piece of equipment it went too. How to organize your cords and cables Gather all your cords […]

20 Ways to Celebrate Easter with Teens

By: Dana Michele

Easter ideas for Teens

Kids are growing up but I still like to find ways to make Easter fun for teenagers. A mix of continuing traditions that we’ve always done and a few new things that will keep their interest (and not to go hide in their room playing video games).  Our favorite Easter fun activity last year was playing […]

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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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