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2019 Local Arizona Holiday Gift Guide

November 16, 2019 By Kara 10 Comments

I love to support local so this year I’d love to share with you my 2019 Local Arizona Holiday Gift Guide. I’ve met some amazing local vendors, artisans and doctors over the years. Here is a list of the top 5 items that I love!   FOOD:     First of all, let’s talk food. I’m a total foodie and if it’s food that is lovingly made and created right here in Arizona, count me in! I recently discovered Audrey’s Chia Cookies and I absolutely fell in love with the flavor and quality. Chia seeds are an amazing super food… Read More

Women's Health Issues - Phoenix Mom Blog

Women’s Health Issues

November 12, 2019 By Kara 3 Comments

Women’s Health Issues     Being a mom is a full-time, highly physical job. The minute we find out we are expecting, our bodies are put through the wringer. Between childbirth, wrangling toddlers, staying fit, along with a whole slew of other roles we play, the physical demands take a toll! Somewhere between the picking up kiddos, meal prepping, working full-time jobs, and sleep, we forget to fully take care of ourselves, our bodies, and our pelvic floor.   We learn to accept and laugh off peeing ourselves in workout classes, to tolerate painful sex, and to ignore any pelvic… Read More

Hand Cut Burgers & Chophouse at the Scottsdale Waterfront - Phoenix Mom Blog

Hand Cut Burgers & Chophouse at the Scottsdale Waterfront

October 8, 2019 By Kara 19 Comments

Hand Cut Burgers & Chophouse at the Scottsdale Waterfront has a brand new menu that features more than a dozen new items!       The Scottsdale Waterfront is a great location for shopping and dining. One of the popular restaurants at the Waterfront is Hand Cut Burgers & Chophouse. I recently had the chance to tryout some of their new menu items and I’d love to share them with you.     We started out the meal with two of their new starters: Grass Fed Meatballs – Arizona grass fed beef meatballs baked in a red pepper tomato sauce… Read More

Medieval Times Scottsdale Arizona - Phoenix Mom Blog

Medieval Times Scottsdale Arizona

September 27, 2019 By Kara 12 Comments

Medieval Times is now open in Scottsdale Arizona. All citizens of the realm are invited to enjoy the food and entertainment.     I was invited to the brand new Medieval Times location to experience the food, jousting and entertainment. As soon as you arrive you will be drawn into the fairy tale by the authentic medieval facade of the castle. The fair maids of the court will help assign you a color that will coincide with the knight that you will be cheering on. As you step back in time, the queen will be available to take a photo… Read More

Creative and Colorful Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Ideas - Phoenix Mom Blog

Creative and Colorful Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

August 12, 2019 By Kara 20 Comments

Creative and Colorful Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Ideas     There is more than one way to carve a pumpkin! In fact, many pumpkin decorating ideas are no-carve so that you can show your creativity. If you want a family-friendly and creative pumpkin idea to decorate your front porch, try one of these slightly spooky Halloween pumpkin ideas! From Disney characters to classic Halloween figures, break out a can of spray paint and get ready to create!    If you are looking for a no-carve pumpkin, you will love the emoji pumpkin idea that uses colorful paint. I hope these pumpkin… Read More

OdySea Aquarium - Certified Autism Center - Phoenix Mom Blog

OdySea Aquarium – Certified Autism Center

July 18, 2019 By Kara 18 Comments

OdySea Aquarium – Certified Autism Center   OdySea Aquarium is the first attraction in Arizona to be a Certified Autism Center! This means that visitors who have children with autism and other sensory differences, can enjoy and experience the aquarium in the best possible way.       “We know families with children on the autism spectrum often find it challenging when choosing an attraction to visit,” said Greg Charbeneau, Vice President and General Manager at OdySea Aquarium. “Our mission to connect visitors with the wonders of the ocean has no exclusions. We have always made the necessary accommodations to… Read More

10 Mom Hacks For a Stress Free Summer - Phoenix Mom Blog

10 Mom Hacks For a Stress Free Summer

July 8, 2019 By Kara 15 Comments

10 Mom Hacks for a Stress Free Summer       By the end of the school year, us moms are D-O-N-E. Am I right? We long for summer’s less stringent schedule even though we know what it can lead to. I mean the kids are home with us ALL summer. If we don’t keep them busy, the whining will start. And no mom wants to listen to whining for three months. So, what do we do? We plan my friends. We plan. And this is coming from someone who isn’t a natural planner. I’ve had to learn the hard… Read More

Verizon Just Kids Plan - Phoenix Mom Blog

Verizon Just Kids Plan for Smartphones

July 1, 2019 By Kara 20 Comments

Verizon Just Kids Plan Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Verizon. All opinions are my own.     Verizon Just Kids plan has recently been released to consumers. This plan is going to be so helpful to parents when they allow their child to have a smartphone. Let’s be honest. The world can be a dangerous place for our children and the cyber world is no exception. We need all the help we can get, keeping our children safe.     When is the right time? So, to start off, when do you think is the right… Read More

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Hi! I'm Kara. I'm a mom of two boys and an Arizona native. I started Phoenix Mom Blog to share everything I love about Phoenix and the great state of Arizona. Follow along on my journey as we find the best places to shop, eat, stay and play!
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2019 Local Arizona Holiday Gift Guide

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