When the temperatures finally dip below 90 degrees in Phoenix, it is time to dust off that slow cooker! In our household, we have a tradition of slow cooking on Sundays. We try to make it a rule to...
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching.  Perfect time for us mamas get out and enjoy some amazing eats that we didn’t have to prepare, or clean up after. Let’s take that hair down, slap some makeup on, and dust off...
There's no more intimate gesture than inviting someone into your home for a meal. And now that everyone's back from summer vacation and school is starting, you’re probably craving some time to reconnect with the friends you haven’t seen...
If you are looking for family friendly, well priced Italian food, then Mici Italian is a must try. This Colorado based, family-owned business just opened its first location in Gilbert, just south of Power and Ray. Upon arrival you see...
When you’re running around all morning, getting the kids ready for school, and trying to get yourself going as well, what’s your morning fuel? Smoothies are a great meal-on-the-go for kids and moms. Today we are sharing two nutritious...
It's Fall and what does that mean?  Cooler weather (finally!), wearing flannel shirts, drinking hot coffee and PUMPKIN BEER! :)  There are so many pumpkin beers out there so I decided to put a few to the test.  Find out what...
One of the hottest healthy foods right now is kale! So, I decided to make a refreshing Berry Citrus Salad perfect for summer! I love how this salad came together with the sweet, tart, crunchy and smokey flavors. Here's what...
Fractured Prune has been around for a long time--try 1976!--but it hasn’t always been a staple here in Arizona.  Now they have 5 locations around town, soon to be 6, and people are truly digging their doughnuts.  Why are...
With Valentine's Day around the corner, chocolate is on my mind and in my mouth.  I am not one for going out on Valentine's Day for dinner, I'd rather opt for a more unique and maybe less busy experience. ...
Love this fun spin on the classic ice cream float recipe. This recipe has apple cider and ginger ale added to vanilla ice cream for a truly delicious treat. INGREDIENTS vanilla ice cream apple cider ginger ale DIRECTIONS Scoop three scoops of vanilla ice cream into a...
I love Giada De Laurentiis. If there's anyone in the culinary world I want to be, it's her. She makes four course meals seem effortless; meanwhile, I'm standing over a hot stove two hours in with four half-burned pans...

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(Photo credit in links below) Tis the season where we gather with those we hold nearest and dearest to our hearts and give thanks for all of the beauty in our lives. We laugh, we reminisce, we play games, we...
We have compiled a comprehensive list of the Best Fireworks in Phoenix and surrounding areas for the 4th of July. There are endless options and activities for your family to enjoy!  Tuesday, July 3rd Anthem's Independence Day Celebration *FREE* The event will...
Have you visited the The Herb Box recently? They have some great new summer menu items that you are going to want to try. The Herb Box is one of our favorite Arizona restaurants. The house made sweet potato...
It's National Lemonade Day! & of the thousands of sips of lemonade that have been had since I've moved to Phoenix, no other compares to the lemonade found at . . . drumroll please . . . Middle Eastern Bakery Start sipping and you...
The Instant Pot  is one of the most popular cooking tools used in a kitchen. As a working mom, it has been my saving grace on more occasions than I can count. Not only does it live up to it's...
  Who doesn't love some Trader Joe's in their life? I find myself there at least once a week. With so many goodies to try, I asked my fellow contributors to share their fave things from TJ's and today's Foodie Friday...
We're so lucky in Arizona to have farmer's markets year round but it's in the spring that we can really appreciate them!  My favorite is the Uptown Market on Bethany Home Road and Central Avenue.  There are plenty all...
April is here and Easter is on it's way. With it being a little later than usual this year it's going to be a tad warm out there for those egg hunts. The following is a list of  Easter...
Introducing “Get Out the Mad” Cookies, inspired by the PBS KIDS show, DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD!  Baking these cookies with children not only hones math skills, but also encourages conversations around an array of emotions, which helps social emotional skill development. In order to make...
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Summer Meal Prep Cooking

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Summer time cooking in Phoenix is tricky.  It's hot, like really hot, and the idea of even turning on the oven literally makes me want to just eat cold cereal until September. Lately, I have gotten really into cooking...
This incredible guide to kids eat free in Phoenix is sponsored by our friends at Otro Cafe.  We are so thrilled to feature this amazing resource and hope it saves you and your family a few dollars, while offering you...
Clever Koi has quickly become one of my favorite local Central Phoenix hangouts.  Owners Nicholas Campisano, Joshua James and Chef Jared Porter opened this modern Asian food & drink restaurant and have had so much success that they are opening...
It’s 4:30pm and they start asking the question. “What’s for dinner?” Are you like me and simply dread the question because you just do not have an answer? Or I did the meal planning calendar for the week but now...
At a recent North Phoenix Moms Blog happy hour, we gathered together to celebrate motherhood and the blog.  While we were there I noticed nearly every mama ordered a different happy hour drink. The drink orders sparked a lively icebreaker discussion:...

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