Have you heard of Halfpops? This snack, very new to the Phoenix area (and available at AJ’s) is gluten free, nut free, contains no hydrogenated oils or corn syrup. When I received the package of Halfpops, I was definitely intrigued – they are, as the name indicates, partially air-popped popcorn. Not only do they sound [...]
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Aug 2012
These were displayed in J’s art room. I thought they were neat
I was honestly thrilled when I was chosen to participate in Elmer’s Bag It Forward project this month for Back to School. With the Elmer’s 1st Day app, some school supplies, some highly influential friends, and some shopping, I was ready to have a Back to School drive like none other! First, let’s chat about the [...]
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Jul 2012
It should be no surprise that I love second hand or thrift or consignment stores – whatever name you give them, if they’re selling ‘recycled’ clothing or household goods or furniture…then you can bet I love them. I also love finding places with fair prices and that support good organizations as well – and that’s [...]
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Jun 2012
Having family photos taken is so much fun – at least in my opinion. I seem to be the only one in my family that feels this way, but when I had the chance to have our family photographed by Red Phoenix Photography, I jumped at the opportunity. Matt Boyd, the photographer for Red Phoenix Photography, already [...]
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Oct 2011
About six months ago, my ‘contact’ for local eggs moved from Phoenix to Northern Arizona. In the process, she sold the majority of her chickens to another farmer, who, lucky for me, was actually closer to my home! This is the Hadley Farmship – they are located in an urban area. They purchased a home that [...]
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Oct 2011
This really isn’t halloween soup – but I called it that in the hopes that my picky 4 year old would give it a chance. Wouldn’t you know, it worked! It’s really just potato soup, but with carrots thrown in – which give it that little orange tinge, hence the ‘halloween’ aspect of it! Rachel’s [...]
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Sep 2011
I love finding local businesses that are not only eco-friendly but make fantastic products, too. I also LOVE to share them with you! Today, I have a lovely treat for you. I don’t know about you, but as a busy mom it seems that I have no time for pampering or relaxing. One way that [...]
