{Published in the January 2018 edition of the North Tatum Times} The holidays are over, the tinsel and lights are coming down soon. So what’s next? Well, at our house it’s time to get ready for Ladybug’s Birthday! There are many great places to host birthday parties in the Valley. The venues we list here range in price, size and …
[Published in the January 2018 edition of the Deer Valley Times} Phoenix is well known for its fantastic hiking trails. There are over 200 miles of trails on more than 41,000 acres in the City of Phoenix park system. Maricopa County has 10 regional parks with over 120,000 acres of open space and hundreds of miles of trails, campgrounds and nature …
[Published in the November 2017 edition of the North Tatum Times} ‘Tis the season for the wonders and magic of holiday light shows! Whether you celebrate Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanza or Christmas, beautiful and festive lights are probably a big part of your holiday celebrations. Nothing warms the heart on a cold evening in the desert like the twinkling glow of lights, …
[Published in the November 2017 edition of the North Tatum Times} One of our favorite things to do as a family when the weather cools off is to visit the zoo. Any zoo. Every zoo. It’s a great way to get outside, enjoy the weather and see nature and wildlife in action. Arizona has some outstanding zoos wildlife parks. Each of …
[Published in the November 2017 edition of the Deer Valley Times} As Arizonans, we hike mainly in the desert. This presents unique challenges for adults, especially in the summer months. It is critical to be well prepared to make the hike enjoyable and safe for kids before you go. There are many great articles about hiking with kids (I list some …
[Published in the October 2017 edition of the Deer Valley Times} One of the most fascinating things about Arizona is the vast number of National Parks and Monuments in our state. There are officially 22 National Park Service Units in Arizona. This translates to almost 12 million visitors and $1 Billion in economic impact for our state every year. The National …
[Published in the October 2017 edition of the Deer Valley Times and the North Tatum Times} Here is a comprehensive list of Ladybug’s favorite places to celebrate Pumpkin Patch Season this fall. Some we have visited, many we have not, but all of them are on our “to visit” list! Most of these locations are open on weekends throughout October, but …
[Published in the October 2017 edition of the Deer Valley Times and the North Tatum Times} Temperatures are slowly starting to drop, leaves are beginning to change up north and everywhere you look are pumpkin patches, fall festivals, haunted houses, and Halloween costumes and decorations. Autumn has officially arrived in Arizona and we want to share Ladybug’s favorite places to celebrate …
[Published in the October 2017 edition of the North Tatum Times} Let’s face it – gearing up for a hiking, camping or outdoor nature activity with a youngster can be a challenge. Those cute little cotton play outfits and sneakers or flip flops just won’t cut it on a trail or dirt path. Not to mention the fact that our daughter prefers dresses and …
