{Published in the June 2018 issue of the Deer Valley Times, North Tatum Times, and North 32nd News} Water is a scarce resource in the desert, so we don’t typically imagine Arizona to be a place where you can find high-quality aquariums. Fortunately for Sonoran Desert dwellers, that perception is wrong. Arizona is home to a […]
{Published in the June 2018 issue of the Deer Valley Times} With the heat of summer hitting the Valley of the Sun at full force in the coming months, it’s the perfect time of year to hop in your car and head north with the family. We love to travel up to the higher elevations […]
Happy Memorial Day and God Bless You mamabug
We have exciting news to share! Ladybug’s Blog own Jill “mamabug” Frier was recently featured as a Trailblazer in VoyagePhoenix Magazine! This is an exciting milestone for Ladybug’s Blog and our parent organization Ladybug Writer. We want to send a huge THANK YOU to all of our regular readers! You made this possible. And an equally […]
The weekend before Mother’s Day, on May 5th (yes, Cinco de Mayo), Mamabug and Papabug had the honor of watching our very own Ladybug receive recognition for showing kindness at her school. She was selected by her teachers, out of all of the second grade students in her school, for always demonstrating kindness and caring to […]
Summer is here and there is no time like the present to start planning outdoor activities and trips with your youngsters. One new activity our family plans to tackle this year is camping. We are avid hikers and love to find fun adventures around Arizona, both indoors and outdoors. But we have yet to take […]
{Published in the April 2018 issue of the Deer Valley Times and the North Tatum Times} Route 66. The Mother Road. The Great American Highway. No matter what name you give it, U.S. Route 66 is a true part of historic Americana and a great way to see some of the most delightful destinations in the […]
When spring bursts to life in the Sonoran Desert, it doesn’t hold back. Mother Nature paints with every color available in her palette to bring to life an abundance of wildflowers and butterflies throughout the landscape. Many of these places can only be found by pulling on your hiking shoes and hitting the trail. But […]
Baseball season has arrived! Our family loves to go to baseball games. Not only does this activity let you get your kids out of the house, you can also see nature and science in action. Fresh air and birdwatching abound, not to mention baseball statistics, field geometry and the aerodynamics of baseballs in action! Ladybug’s favorite team is, […]