Amy McConnell
Amy J McConnell is an almost Mesa native and mama to Maverick, born in March 2020. A first time mom, she’s figuring out the mompreneur lifestyle as she navigates managing blogs and breastfeeding at the same time after leaving her corporate PR job.
As a libra always pursuing balance, Amy is constantly seeking the fine line between the slow-foods movement and her love of Trader Joe’s conveniences, and between shopping local and her love for Amazon Prime
7 Reasons I love NE Mesa as a Young Mom
I’m a nearly native to Mesa. My grandparents were original snowbirds who spent winters in Mesa in the ‘70s, my dad went to ASU, and then my parents moved here—to Mesa—when I was four....
Exploring Arizona: A Slow Weekend in Pine, AZ
Recently Cara and I took our kids to Pine, Arizona for a couple (nearly) unplugged days, for both them and us! Was it a lot of work? Yes. Was it a memory-making adventure we’ll...
Escape Local: Glamping for Galentines, a Socially-Distanced Girls Overnight Experience
Many of us are craving travel experiences during these times that can be done safely but still keep an element of surprise and delight that real travel brings through new experiences and places.
It’s a...
Exploring Arizona: Fall Leaves in Sedona, a Family Guide
Let’s admit it, Arizona isn’t a mecca of fall foliage like other parts of the country (we’re looking at you, Vermont!) But there’s still a few destinations throughout the state where your family can...
Thank God for Grandma
Do people really celebrate Grandparent’s Day? We never did growing up, we just lumped in grandma during Mother’s Day celebrations and called it good. I don’t think we even gave cards for Grandparent’s Day.
This...