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Murphy's Law for Baby Names: If you use it, it will become popular.

By Melissa Choate

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West just welcomed their baby girl into the world in time for Father's Day. So far they've remained uncharacteristically mum about the details, including the baby's name. I have to admit, I'm curious. Will it start with a K? Will it be, in typical celebrity fashion, a unique... Read More

Arizona Things to Do June 2013

By April Johnston

June is a hard month to do outdoors events as we are over 100 degrees and our air conditioners are running all of the time now. But there are still a lot of things to do in and out of the heat including running away to the high country.  Enjoy! Itty Bitty Beach Parties -Parties for kids ages 6 and... Read More

Fathers Day Picture Frame Craft

By April Johnston

Father's Day is around the corner and kids are scrambling everywhere to buy or make something for their dad or the father figures in their life.  This is probably the easiest craft that even special needs children can do with limited assistance.  All of the supplies I bought at my local craft st... Read More

Best Wedding Gift Ideas for 2013

By Melissa Choate

Ever wonder why June is the most popular month for weddings? In medieval times, a person usually had their annual bath in May or June. Also, a June wedding meant their first child would be due in springtime. Today brides often choose a June date because of better weather and honeymoon packages. ... Read More

Pinterest Love: Cleaning Drains and Floors

By Raejean Roberts

My bathtub drain was clogged. Being the modern girl that I am, I turned to my Mecca of problem solving ideas – Pinterest. A quick search led me to a page of ways to unclog said drain. Number one on the list involved baking soda, salt and cream of tartar. Coincidentally, I had all of those ingre... Read More

Summer Bucket List Challenge

By Raejean Roberts

We officially kick off summer vacation this weekend. (I won’t mention all the fun we had last weekend to get us pumped for summer.) After last year’s summer bucket list fiasco, I’m ready to jump in and maximize this year’s fun! Fortunately, The Happy Family Movement provided just the ... Read More

Arizona 2013 Arts Camps for Kids

By April Johnston

Every year kids across the valley participate in a artistic camps.  This year is no exception and will definitely be a full summer.  Here are some of the artistic camps in the valley ranging from hands on art to music to theatrical: Christian Youth Theatre -Week-long musical theatre summer day ca... Read More

Arizona 2013 Sports Camps for Kids

By April Johnston

Summer is a great time to incorporate more exercise and physical activity into your child's schedule.  School is out and they need something to do!  Here is a list of some of the sports camps happening this summer around the valley: Super Summer Taekwon-Do Camp -The camp includes belt rank, adv... Read More

The Name Game

By jackiejames

Daniel, my soon-to-be-sixth grader, brought home his yearbook yesterday.  I haven't laughed so hard in weeks! No, I am not referring to the awkward school pictures that kids usually take in elementary school; I am laughing at the creative license the parents take with naming their kids. While thumb... Read More

Eating Out of a Hotel Room {Vacation Money Saving Ideas}

By Monica Jamer

I like to save money, and one of the best ways for us is to eat out less. That's hard to do while traveling, so here our some meal ideas that I used in our hotel room on my latest traveling adventure. Take Advantage of the Continental Breakfast Sometimes this means getting up earlier than I would li... Read More