Ages + Stages

Today we're talking about how to afford expensive field trips. If you have school aged children, you likely have sat through at least a few presentations from your child’s teacher(s) explaining an upcoming field trip and how fun it will...

Yeah, it’s easy to spend time with your squishy, bubbly toddler who sees you as their best friend. But when kids become tweens that are too cool, it can take a little more creativity to make one-on-one time exciting...

Routines go out the window for our family during summer vacation. But that transition back into school year realities can be ugly in our house. Late nights, sleeping in, lots of fun and relaxation: We live for summer in my...

Today we're sharing a few of our favorite fall break trips within driving distance of Phoenix. Fall break is the perfect time for a cooler weather adventure, or to keep the summer feeling alive a little longer. Keep reading on how...

I’ve officially hit the milestone of having a school-aged child. My oldest has just started kindergarten this fall and I still cannot believe it.  It’s no secret that schools, especially in Arizona, have limited funding.  The extra money that Parent-Teacher Organizations...