Remember this post from a while back? Stacey was encouraging us to support a local bookstore that was in trouble, and one of our West Valley Mom Blog readers was the lucky winner! Woo hoo! We are SO thrilled that our readers are willing to help out in a time of need. Our winner is…….. [...]
Don’t Know What To Read Next?
As my school year is winding down, I’m looking at a summer spent with my family. I can’t wait until I can stay in workout clothes all day, take my kids to the park on a week day, and (heavens! the luxury!) go to the grocery store before 7:30 pm. These all make my summers [...]

A Letter to My 4 Year Old on Her Birthday…
Dear Sweet 4 Year Old R, Four years ago I sat in the hospital and held you in my arms in that rare post-partum combination of sheer bliss and utter terror. Your hands and feet so very tiny, yet perfectly poised to take on the world. I smelled your sweet newborn scent (that I have yet [...]
Easy Household Hack: Reusable Paper Towels
Wow, isn’t it amazing how fast money seems to go these days, especially when you have kids? Our family is currently watching our pennies very closely, and sometimes it seems like the effort to save money is another part-time job in itself. Coupons, sales, trade-ins, and using things up or wearing them out…. Does this [...]

Phoenix Comicon
Looking for something to do Memorial Day weekend with the kids? Phoenix Comicon is May 23-26 and if you have not been, what are you waiting for?! It is an amazing pop culture experience that you and your family are sure to enjoy! One of my favorite parts of Comicon is seeing all the people [...]














