As Christmas nears, we all get busier and more stressed. We need to remember the holidays are a time to enjoy the Christmas spirit and time with family and friends. I’m busy. Being a self-employed single mom to an active 11-year old I feel like I’m going in a million directions. After my divorce, I decided […]
Over 20 Gift Ideas for Tween Boys – Holiday Gift Guide 2017
Have a tween boy to shop for this holiday season? My son is 11, turning 12 right after Christmas, and this is one of the hardest years yet. That 10, 11, 12-year-old boy is a challenge. Not quite teenagers but have outgrown most toys. Note: this post contains affiliate links. 1 – Nerf Guns. My son […]
6 Two-Story House Hacks To Make Your Life Easier
I have a love/hate relationship with 2 story-house living. Advantages, disadvantages, depends on the day which one is winning. I love that when my son has friends over they can do their own thing on one level and I can have my own space (and quiet). I also always try to make sure my downstairs […]
3 Fall Updates for Your Home
Fall is finally arriving here in the Valley – this is when the weather here in Phoenix is at its best! I always like to make a few updates each season. I start to pull out the decor at the beginning of September and keep it up until Thanksgiving…then it’s on to Christmas. 1 – Fall […]
Happy Halloween
Happy Halloween from our family to yours. Hope you’re having a fabulous evening. Stay safe.
Scottsdale’s Balloon Spooktacular [Things to do in Phoenix]
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 […]
Halloween Home Tour
Its the time of the year again! Decorating for Halloween is one of my favorites along with Christmas and Easter. This year I decided to simplify decorating a hallway table for Halloween and the rest of the house for fall (which can stay decorating for an extra month). Outside, of course, was all Halloween. This is […]
5 Ways to Make After School Snacks Fun
School’s back in full swing and after a full day my son comes home starving. I like to make a light snack to tide him over until dinner is ready. I like to get a bit creative with food yet keep it simple. I’ve put together a simple list of 5 ways to make […]
Camping Packing List – Clothes to Pack
One of the many things I love about Arizona is the mountains up north. So much open land in the pine forests to escape for a day of hiking or camping trip. Get out of the city, breathe fresh air and enjoy the cooler temperatures. Every Labor Day weekend we join a large group of […]
Chipotle Garlic Roasted Cauliflower
Have you ever tasted roasted cauliflower? It’s amazing! Have you ever cooked it yourself? It’s super simple with just a few ingredients. I always loved cauliflower steamed and covered in grated sharp cheddar cheese. But once I had to give up dairy, without the cheese cauliflower was so bland. Then I discovered roasting. Wow! Roasting […]
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