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
Daytrip Guide to the Payson Rodeo with Kids
We are already excited to head back up the hill for the World’s Oldest, Continuous Rodeo in Payson next month (August 19-20). While we love making a weekend out of it, it’s also the...
The Best Arizona Venue for Your Tween’s First Concert
I recently took Grandma Ginger on a mother/daughter date to see Andy Grammer at the Mesa Arts Center. It was a special night where we got to spend time with just each other, and...
Course review: Conscious Discipline by Dr. Becky Bailey
Recently at a playdate, Maverick was breaking a rule and the situation needed to be addressed.
After I pulled him aside and we came back to play, my BFF said ‘that was some Mary Poppins...
Birthday Bash: Toddler of Doom, an Indiana Jones party
I blinked and my sweet, COVID baby, born in March of 2020, is now two?! Time is a thief, but every mama knows that.
This is my spin on a Disneyland inspired birthday bash that...
Explore Colorado: 4 must-do road trip stops with kids
Everyone is going to California for summer vacation, but last summer, two of us drove the other way with our kids in tow for two very different family vacations:
Kira road tripped from Arizona...