Kira Henning
Exploring Extracurriculars: How a Local Children’s Theater Coached Confidence into my Timid Daughter
When my oldest daughter was 9, she asked Santa to bring her confidence for Christmas. Along with a polaroid camera (which she did get) and a dog (which she did not get), my sweet...
Birthday Bash: Dive in Movie Party (Almost!)
Summer birthdays can be a challenge for kids. Without school in session and all the family vacations that take place in those months, coordinating efforts to host a big party doesn’t always seem possible/worth...
10 Tips for Road Trip Survival from a Mom of Four
Road trips are awesome. From the snacks, to the music, to the stuff you see between point A and point B, they are just the best. Wait…that is a description of one WITHOUT kids.
The...
Exploring Colorado: Family Camp Vibes at the YMCA of the Rockies
Having lived in the Midwest most of my life, I previously could not imagine a desire to “escape the heat” of Arizona summers. I mean…hot weather is FAR superior to cold weather IMO (thus...
Explore Arizona: A Southern AZ, All-Inclusive, Dude Ranch for the Family
As a family of six, we love a good staycation or quick road trip. Something that gets you out of the mundane, but doesn’t require a daunting plane ride with four kids.
We have done...