Arizona Summer

Look no further for an affordable escape from summer heat with kids: a hiking day trip to Payson, Arizona.  If your family is serious about hiking, or if you’re newbies just looking for a cost-effective summer fun idea, we’ve got...

Summer is fast approaching and soon enough your kids are going to be bored, looking for things to do, and wanting you to entertain them.  One of our favorite things to do, and to help us beat the heat,...

Summer birthdays in Arizona present one major challenge: the heat. You'd think we would have it figured out by now, but every year we struggle with what to do for my summer baby's birthday.  My youngest recently turned 5 and...

I hate the heat. I always think I should be more used to it as a nearly-native to Mesa, but I still hate it, and almost struggle with it even more as I age.  However, ya’ll know I find it...

The east valley is home to many splash parks and pools.  It's a perfect inexpensive activity to get the kids outside in the summer months and stay cool.  My kids and I practically live at the pool in the summer. Here...