Do Hedgehogs Make Good Pets for Kids? For several years my oldest daughter was intent on having a pet hedgehog. She learned about them from books at the library and watching educational programs about the cutest baby animals. Unfortunately though at the time hedgehogs were not permitted in Arizona. Owning a pet hedgehog is legal in Canada and most of the United States but it wasn't until the end of 2015 that Arizona was added to the list of states allowing hedgehogs as pets. Our daughter Read More... {Read More...}
Saguaro Cactus Watermelon Bowl
Saguaro Cactus Watermelon Bowl Last year when I hosted our dinner in the desert burger bar party, I put together a great evening with very little time spent on preparation. The Arizona desert is a beautiful background for a dinner party and this one didn't disappoint with some fun cactus themed treats. The saguaro cactus watermelon bowl was surprisingly created in just 10 minutes and a favorite serving dish at the party.How to carve a saguaro cactus watermelon bowl Select the right Read More... {Read More...}
MINECRAFT event MINEFAIRE Los Angeles April 13-14, 2019 | Ticket Giveaway
The #1 MINECRAFT event in the United States is coming to Los Angeles this weekend and we are giving away a four pack of tickets for each day: Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15. MINEFAIRE is the official MINECRAFT community event sponsored in part by iD Tech to provide STEM learning opportunities to children with an interest in technology, building, and connecting with a community of like-minded makers.Over 400,000 students have attended iD programs and have been inspired while Read More... {Read More...}
Missing Link Printable Activities
Zach Galifiankis in a children's film is enough to perk your interest. Winning tickets to see that film at an advanced screening this Saturday in Tempe might have you clearing your weekend plans and binging on Bigfoot documentaries. The last remaining Bigfoot of his kind, Galifianakis voices the Sasquatch named Susan in Missing Link and we can't wait to see the film. The Missing Link printable activities at the bottom of this post are a perfect way to prepare for Missing Link in theaters April Read More... {Read More...}
Pet Boarding During Family Vacations | Tips and Essentials
Boehringer Ingelheim AH USA, reached out to bloggers like me to share our thoughts about FRONTLINE® Plus. As a participant, I received compensation for my time. Boehringer Ingelheim AH USA did not tell me what to say about FRONTLINE® Plus or my experience. Boehringer Ingelheim AH USA believes that consumers and bloggers are free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words. #PetApproved #CollectiveBiasPet Boarding During Family Vacation We have a busy Read More... {Read More...}
How to Safely Add Digital Books to your Child’s Reading List
This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.How to Safely Add Digital Books to your Child's Reading List National Reading Month now feels so different with a three year old at home than when it did with our oldest daughter at this age, now 10 years old. We have a great collection of books in little sister's room and it continues to grow as her older sister's reading list is maturing. We love to Read More... {Read More...}
Self-care routine for the busy parent
Thank you to the makers of 5-hour™ TEA shots for sponsoring this post.Self-care routine for the busy parent By the time I get to Friday afternoon, the last question I want asked is what we have planned for the weekend. While it’s always fun activities on the weekend agenda, we very rarely have a day at home. Having an active family with children in sports and other commitments has us running around every day of the week, including on the weekends. We recognize the importance of a Read More... {Read More...}
Family Time in the Kitchen | Eggplant Parmesan Recipe and the Tomato Challenge
This post is sponsored by Red Gold Tomatoes. All opinions are my own. #RedGoldRecipes #RedGoldTomatoesFamily time in the kitchen My husband grew up watching his grandfather cook Italian food and he really enjoys spending time in the kitchen sharing family recipes with our daughters. Family time in the kitchen is a great bonding experience and we love that our daughters are learning to carry on these family traditions and recipes. We recently spent a full Saturday making Italian food Read More... {Read More...}
Boston Market Online Delivery
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Boston Market.Boston Market Online Delivery We are the family with team practices, sporting events or other commitments everyday of the week. Our daughters get a few rest days incorporated because they don't always have overlapping activities but for my husband and I, we are generally in opposite places with different kids every evening. The weekends are when we try to incorporate more family time together and those hours seem Read More... {Read More...}
Interactive Art | The Scene Tempe, AZ
Interactive Art | The Scene Tempe, AZ When a friend told me her family was opening an interactive art pop-up experience in Tempe, Arizona this month I was intrigued because we don't have anything like this here. The concept is very urban and common in art districts but new to Arizona. We visited to experience The Scene earlier this week prior to today's grand opening and definitely will be back to see it again soon. Just down the street from Arizona State University and a few doors from Read More... {Read More...}
