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 […]
One Proud Mamabug – Ladybug Received a Kindness Project Award
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 […]
Arizona Camping with Kids
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 […]
Route 66: Traveling the Mother Road in Arizona
{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 […]
Butterflies and Wildflowers – Spring Blooms in the Sonoran Desert
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 […]
Kids and Baseball: Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
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, […]
Happy Easter
He has risen indeed! Happy Easter! mamabug
Enhance Your Kid’s Education with These Fun Places to Visit in Phoenix
Looking for fun ways to keep you kids interested in educational activities with only a few months left of school? Help foster your kids’ love of learning and interest in science with fun, science-based places to visit for the whole family. Here are some excellent museums that educate and stimulate learning, while also being interesting […]
2018 Spring Break Camps and Activities in the Valley of the Sun
[Published in the March 2018 edition of the Deer Valley Times} It’s March and Spring Break is almost here for students everywhere in Arizona. Whether your child has spring break early in the month or during the last week, you may want to find fun and educational activities for a few days while they are out […]