I remember going to watch monster trucks battle it out when I was a kid. It was some real rip-roaring excitement and was always fun. Today I enjoy taking my family out to Monster Jam events. Monster Jam is coming to the Phoenix area where I live, but also has many shows planned around the […]
Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park (Arizona)
As an Arizona native I have a love for the desert that just comes naturally. But there is something inside of me that loves greenery, water, colorful flowers, and shade. I cannot always hop in the car and drive up north so I am comforted by the fact that just 30 minutes east of Apache […]
40 Things to Do If You Are Bored
Several years ago my kids really started zoning out on technology and before I knew it they had one serious bad habit on their hands. So I took action by giving each kiddo a screen time punch card. I also posted 40 Things to Do If You Are Bored on my refrigerator and when they got […]
Eight Classic Road Trip Games (Free Printable)
My family took a lot of road trips when I was growing up and we did not have portable DVD players, mobile phones, or handheld video games to keep us busy. My mom had to be creative to keep me and my sisters from destroying each other and annoying her for countless highway hours. Like […]
The Rank Game (Review and Giveaway)
As an affiliate partner for THE RANK GAME, I earn from qualifying purchases. We love board games in our home and although we have our old favorites, we love finding new games to play. I was recently invited to play The Rank Game with my family so I could share it with my readers. It is […]
Medieval Times: Celebration Destination
Take a trip to a time when chivalry reigned and rivalries were deadly. I have partnered with Medieval Times to make this post possible. When my family goes to an event we look forward to having fun and making memories. That is especially true if we are celebrating a special occasion. We recently visited Medieval […]
The Family Hike
Our family is blessed to live near many beautiful hiking trails. We are right next to the Superstition Mountains and within 30 minutes of many other parks, lakes and trails. Hiking is one of our family’s favorite pastimes. Our hikes range from one hour excursions to all-day adventures. Hiking is a wonderful way to get […]
Lights of the World (Phoenix)
My family and I were recently invited to a sneak peek of the Phoenix Lights of the World destination. This dazzling display of lights and lanterns is open now in Phoenix and it is here for your enjoyment through February 3, 2019! Lights of the World is the largest light and lantern show in North America with […]
Let’s Go Camping! Camping Tips for Families
Our family loves spending time outside and one of our favorite things to do is to go camping. Camping done right just about guarantees a fun time for everyone. What could be better than singing campfire songs, roasting marshmallows, telling stories around the campfire, hiking, and swimming in a creek? Just thinking about it makes […]
5 Things You Can Do Today That Will Make a Difference to Your Children
There is a lot of pressure on moms these days. Maybe there always has been. But it seems that social media makes it so much harder to be a mom, or at least it can make a mom feel like she just isn’t good enough. We question our methods, our instincts, our decisions. Are we […]
2017 Arizona Diamondbacks Promotions
The 2017 Arizona Diamondbacks Season is in full swing! The Dbacks know how to treat fans and there is always a fun promotion going on. Bookmark this page to keep up to date on specials and promotions from your Arizona Diamondbacks. And don’t forget to read my post on how to have a fun and […]
Universal Studios Hollywood: Tips and Must-Dos for the Movie Lover’s Theme Park
I love movies. If you know me, you know that I quote movies (and TV shows) a little too often. I am not sure where this love started. Maybe it was with my earliest movie memories (E.T., Cloak and Dagger, Smokey and the Bandit). Most likely it was during my first visit to Universal Studios […]
