Meagan Gibson Photography specializes in maternity, family and wedding photography in Arizona’s East Valley.
Go bird watching at the Riparian Reserve for free ! With a wide range of birds in 110 acres of space and over 300 species of birds its sure to be a blast for kids of all ages. visit website for more information. Instagram Link : https://www.instagram.com/gilbertyourtown/
Benny Lost His Blurgle by Patrick Kaiser, Illustrations by Ariel Kaiser
Dragons and caves and giants, oh my! This illustrated children’s book will whisk you away on a homegrown adventure with Benny and his dad on a quest to find Benny’s unique sound…who knows – maybe you’ll even find yours along the way!
Written by a local husband/wife duo, this is a charming story that was a fun story to read for parents, too!
Kids Eat Free Every Monday at Venezia’s!
1 FREE Kids Meal with $20 order. 2 FREE Kids Meals with $40 order. 3 FREE Kids Meals with $60 order. Beverage included for dine-in & takeout.
4 East Valley Locations
Tempe: Mill Ave. & Southern Ave.27 E Southern Ave.
Tempe, Arizona 85282
480-858-1660
Mesa, Arizona 85205
480-396-2000 East Mesa: Guadalupe Rd. & Ellsworth Rd. 2721 South Ellsworth Rd #107
Mesa, Arizona 85209
480-380-1111
Gilbert, Arizona 85233
480-786-3200
Babies Bond by Phoebe Fox, Illustrations by Jim Fox, Contributions by Rachel Luman
By the creators of the award-winning picture book, Babies Nurse, Babies Bond highlights the magical relationship between mammal mothers and their offspring. Graceful watercolor illustrations accompany tender haiku poems, followed by four pages of informative animal fun facts. This picture book, for children ages 2 to ten years, is a wonderful science learning tool and a gentle introduction to haiku poetry.
Written by a former Gilbert Public Schools teacher, these beautifully illustrated children’s books celebrate and inspire conversations about caretaking in the natural world.
Moon Cheese is the Best by Alyssa Andrews, Illustrations by Maddi Cushman
Have you ever wondered what treats you might find on the moon? In this adorable children’s book, Kaylene the mouse hopes to find her favorite food – cheese. Join the curious mouse as she discovers her answer in “Moon Cheese is the Best.”
This fun book will entertain adults, young children, and early readers. Rhyming sentences with silly situations make the story an easy and fun read, and the colorful illustrations with clever details will have readers re-reading and delaying the turn of their favorite pages.
Kids 12 and under eat free on Wednesdays at Uncle Bear’s Brewery!
Bring kids 12 and younger in for one free meal with the purchase of every adult meal.
Mesa Greenfield: Greenfield and Southern
1110 Greenfield Rd. #101A,
Mesa, AZ 85206
480-256-1415
Mesa Baseline: Ellsworth and Baseline
9053 E. Baseline Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85209
480-986-2228
Queen Creek: Ocotillo and Rittenhouse
21151 E. Rittenhouse Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
480-882-3177
4th Trimester Arizona honors, supports and empowers all families of Arizona during their transition to parenthood and beyond. We are, in essence, recreating the “village,” raising the collective consciousness to acknowledge, through community connection, our common vulnerabilities, struggles and triumphs, and to know that we are not alone.
- Custom Nutrition – customized and tailored for you and your specific goals
- 1 on 1 Coaching- 100% Online Nutrition Coaching with Noelle
- Accountability- Weekly Check Ins with Noelle every week. Weekly macro adjustments based on how your body responds.
- Results- 100% Results guaranteed if YOU DO THE WORK. Consistency over perfection.
- Education on Nutrition/Macros – Learn about macros, what they do, how your body responds and custom ratios for your body
Serving the East Valley
We set-up your luxurious picnic complete with wicker basket, blankets, pillows, plates, wine glasses, silverware, napkins, games, table/wine crate, décor and custom chalk board message.
Growing Voices Speech & Language Therapy, LLC. provides in-home speech & language therapy that is individualized and engaging. We value neurodiversity-affirming practices as well as caregiver collaboration. Book a free consultation on the website to see how we can help your child grow into his or her voice!
Kids eat free on Wednesdays and Saturdays at NYPD Pizza!
Every Wednesday after 4 p.m. and Saturday all day, kids 10 &under for dine-in only at NYPD will receive a Free Yutes Meal with the purchase of adult entrees. Served with beverage and ice cream sundae!
*Any Kid’s Meal is valid for Kids eat Free
*All Kids Meals served with beverage and ice cream sundae
*Kid’s Menu available for Dine-In Only
* For children up to 10 years old
Gilbert, AZ 85296
480-782-6973(NYPD)
Chandler: 101 and Chandler Blvd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
480-722-0898
With Career Day just around the corner at school, Shaina wants to follow her dreams and highlight a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics fields. But can girls get into those types of careers? Or, are they simply just dreams?
Discover the many S.T.E.M. career options as the young girls are empowered to learn dreams really dostem from reality!
Written by local mom, Sarah Schild, MBA
Kids eat free every Sunday at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit!
Now available for delivery and carryout orders for a limited time. Use code KEFOLO at online checkout. One kid’s meal per check with a minimum $10 purchase.
7 East Valley Locations:
Chandler: Arizona Ave and Pecos
1005 South Arizona Ave.
Chandler, AZ 85286
Gilbert: Williams Field and San Tan Village Parkway
1877 E Williams Field Rd., Suite 104
Gilbert, AZ 85295
Mesa: Alma School and Guadalupe
2748 S Alma School Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85210
East Mesa: Ellsworth and Southern
1208 S Ellsworth Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85209
SE Mesa: Power and Baseline
1914 S. Power Rd., Ste. 101
Mesa, AZ 85206
Queen Creek: Ellsworth Loop and Rittenhouse
21051 South Ellsworth Loop Rd., Ste 104
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Tempe: College Ave. and Veterans Way
521 S. College Ave, Suite 9
Tempe, AZ 85281
Owner Henry and his coaches at Crossfit Perception are dedicated to safely training mamas during pregnancy, post-partum and wherever you are in your fitness journey. Lifting heavy weights can be intimidating, but this box is welcoming and supportive for the full family unit. With an on-site, complementary kids room, Crossfit Perception aims to make it as easy as possible for moms to get their workout in. The kids room is well stocked, and even has WiFi and a TV. Our very own contributor, Kira Henning, has worked out here for years, so it’s been tested by our very own and her four kiddos, giving it their stamp of approval.
Supporting women’s health with holistic medicine from pre-pregnancy to beyond postpartum care. Our office is nestled away at Willow Birth Center in Mesa, AZ.
Enjoy a night of great games and free food. Every Tuesday at Main Event, kids under 12 eat FREE when you buy a menu item for $11.99 or more, all day long!
Join us the first Friday of the month for Kids Club! We’ll have kid-friendly tunes provided by Persephone, bounce backs and samples from participating retailers and restaurants, treats for your littles and exciting giveaways!
This event is FREE and open to the public. Perfect for children 1 – 6 years old.
WHEN
From 10-11am on the following dates:
February 3
March 3
April 7
May 5 – Splash Pad Kickoff!
September 1
October 6
November 3
WHERE
February, March, April, October & November – In front of Harkins Theatres
May & September – Splash Pad, near Build-A-Bear and Vans
Since 1980, The Learning Experience founders, the Weissman family, have worked to develop and implement childcare and early education programs that are innovative, ground-breaking and built upon three key principles: Learn, Play, Grow. With the help of amazing franchise owners and dedicated staff we work hard every day to maintain a safe and happy environment for our little learners.
Recommended by one of our own contributors, they offer family/marriage or individual counseling.
Since 1978, Kindermusik has been bringing the unparalleled benefits of music education to children and families around the world—and now it’s available for the classroom! Based on decades of research, Kindermusik’s curricula were designed especially to enrich, enhance, and complement YOUR existing curriculum and programming, ensuring every child receives the developmental benefits of Kindermusik.