Living in the desert with a bug and reptile loving daughter, it is imperative to teach her about snake safety. We regularly enjoy visiting the Usery Mountain Regional Park and I was ecstatic to see the educational opportunity on venomous reptiles. My four year old daughter was very eager to attend the presentation and learn about rattlesnakes from reptile … Read more
Growing up in Arizona I’ve had the opportunity to see the natural desert my entire life. Saguaros, tumbleweeds, lizards, scorpions, and rattlesnakes are all part of my everyday surroundings. I didn’t really appreciate all the beauty in my natural surroundings until I started exploring photography and getting comfortable behind my camera. Today, being in the … Read more
This morning my daughter and I visited the Desert Botanical Garden, a beautiful garden with over 50,000 plant displays showcased in outdoor exhibits. The garden has been dedicated to preserving the desert’s natural beauty for over 70 years. Each year almost 1 million visitors go to the garden. We saw many beautiful cacti, plants, and … Read more
A couple of weeks ago my daughter and I were invited to visit the Shamrock Farms dairy farm. I have lived in Arizona my entire life and this was my first visit to their farm. We had an amazing experience. The farm began in 1922 with just 22 cows. It is now the largest family owned farm in … Read more
{Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Hershey’s/Moderation Nation, but all opinions are my own.} Last Friday my family and I attended the Hershey’s Moderation Nation Family Play Date in Peoria, Arizona. The play date was free for the community and all the activities were planned by local youth leaders. The event was hosted by Olympic … Read more
We love going to the Phoenix Zoo in the Spring. The weather is absolutely perfect and we definitely make the most out of being outside before the summer heat arrives. We have been visiting the zoo weekly and are enjoying seeing all the new baby animals. A couple of weeks ago we visited with a friend and … Read more