The BEST favors for Disney Cruise Fish Extenders
Going on your first Disney Cruise vacation? You simply must get in on the fish extender gift exchange!
Here’s the lowdown on what it is, how to sign up and a few awesome gift ideas.
Travel
Where to go, what to do while there and how to manage your kids on vacation.
Flying with Kids: 10 Tips to Avoid Tantrums
You have a trip coming up and you are scared to death. Flying with kids can be really hard! How will you make it? No worries, these 10 tips will have you on your way to avoiding temper tantrums at the gate and in the air.
How to Convince Your Spouse to go on a Murder Mystery Dinner Date
Six months into our first child’s life, my husband and I couldn’t come up with a single idea for a date night beyond dinner and a movie. We would ask ourselves, “What did we do back when we had free time and full nights of sleep???” Cue input from the Whimsicle Moms and my guru sister-in-law herself: how about a murder mystery dinner! A creative date with no planning on my part? I was sold!
10 Spring Break Activities with Kids in Phoenix
How will you be spending Spring break? Here are a few ideas for amazing activities with kids in Phoenix.
10 Holiday Events in the Phoenix Area
Santa is coming to the Valley. Are you ready? Here are ten events perfect for getting you and your loved ones in the Christmas spirit.
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10 Things You Need to Know Before an Adventure Course
If you need more adventure in your life, but don’t have time for an exotic vacation, try an adventure course near you. If you live in Arizona, you are in luck! Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course is a day trip away and promises fantastic thrills, challenging obstacles and tons of zip lines. Here’s how to prepare.
Desert Botanical Garden
me to get outdoors! The Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden has miles of beautifully designed trails that are perfect for outdoor adventures. It is one of the many fun family activities in Phoenix! Plus, I have a way you can get in for free.
Family Fun in Phoenix: Hike to Hole in the Rock
Active family fun in Phoenix! Hole in the Rock is a fantastic hike for kids. It’s quick, easy and promises FANTASTIC views.
Geocaching with Kids in Phoenix
Amazing way to get kids outdoors and explore the world as a family! Geocaching is the world’s largest treasure hunt and can be done anywhere – not just Phoenix! This article explains how to get started and what to do when you find your first cache. Perfect activity for affordable family fun in Phoenix.
Mommy- Daughter Date Idea: The American Girl Bistro
We adored the accents of pink, the glass chandeliers and dolls at every table in the American Girl Bistro. Here’s what you need to know before dining.
Black Rock Birthday Drink
Looking for a few birthday freebies? Aren’t we all? Because what better way to spend your special day than with free stuff!?
Summer Activities For Kids
You need ideas for some fun family time this summer, right? But, you don’t want to break the bank. Summer is a challenging time for…
Kid Friendly Restaurants Near Me
You know the drill. You want a meal out. Delicious food, amazing ambience.. possibly wine. Slight snag… you have kids. While you love them to pieces, you do not want to go to McDonalds and drink a diet coke while watching them in playland. However, happy kids at a meal means a peaceful meal time. What to do?
I have you covered. These fun family restaurants are my favorite places to go in the East Valley that also cater to kids. My family and I frequent most of these places and have an amazing time!
Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium
If you have never visited the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium before, get ready to pick your jaw up off the floor. I was amazed!…
Fall Break Activities
Fall is here! The temperature is finally reaching sane digits and the kids are almost on fall break. Wait?!? What? How did that happen so fast?…
Sea Life Arizona
Every time I get the opportunity to visit Sea Life Arizona, I go for it. Not only does the aquarium hold so many amazing varieties…
The Dolly Steamboat
You may think that you need to live in a coastal locale to enjoy a dinner cruise. Would it surprise you to know that you find one about an hour-drive from Phoenix? Off the 60, through Apache Junction and up into the Superstitions.
Arizona Museum of Natural History
Dinosaur skeletons? Check. Trek through the Lost Dutchman Mine? Done. Pretend to lock my kids in an authentic territorial jail cell? Dare I say it? Priceless…
My Gym Reviews
Disclaimer: My Gym allowed us to try a class for free to review. All opinions are completely our own. I have a little problem. My…
Starbucks Secret Menu
My daughter and I like to go on weekly dates every Friday after school. It’s a time I use to talk with her and to…
American Girl Scottsdale
The Phoenix area is now home to an American Girl store! I have been wanting to visit one of these stores with my daughter for…
Hangar Café Reviews
We are always looking for kid friendly restaurants in Phoenix that our kids will like too. Truly, what is better than breakfast and airplanes? The Hangar Cafe at the Chandler Airport provides a truly memorable experience that is yummy and unique.
Vertuccio Farms Reviews
We received two family season passes to use to review Vertuccio Farms. All ideas and opinions are entirely our own. Nestled between Warner and Elliot…
44Th St Sky Train Station Parking
When you have kids in tow, usually the cheapest fun is the best fun! I remember the time my parents took me to the airport…
Best Kid Snacks For Airplane
Picture this: You’re on an airplane somewhere over Texas. Your kids are happy as can be until one tells you that she is hungry. Your toddler son grunts in agreement. The problem is, you have no food on you. Suddently, your once happy children transform into screaming, “hangry” demons. You begrudgingly hand over $8 to the flight attendant who gives you a box of crackers, raisins, and cheese.
I’ve learned that if my kids are eating, they’re happy. A little bit of hunger can push a bored child over the edge. While traveling, it is very difficult to find healthy and portable kid food. Especially items not loaded with sugar. I’ve found that sugar crashes are often even worse than a little bit of the “hangries.”
Tips for Visiting BounceU
Disclosure: Whimsicle was given free admission to BounceU for a review. However, our enthusiasm and playtime is our own. This post includes an affiliate link. …
Queen Creek Olive Mill
When I look for a fun family activity in the Phoenix area, I want somewhere not too expensive, unique and that brings me happiness. Usually food…
POGO Pass
A year ago, I searched online for a website that would give me the rundown on kids activities in the Phoenix area. I couldn’t find a single source that gave me detailed explanations or told me if an outing would be worth dragging my toddler too. So, I created it. If you need to get out of the house our Phoenix Family Fun section will have the details you need! If you need something indoors, our Kids Activities will have something to keep your kiddos (and you!) entertained.
10 Ways to Enjoy the AZ Science Center
What?!? Science on the weekend! Why yes, science is awesome! Especially when you are not learning it from a textbook and instead get to experience…
Makutu’s Island Review
I’ve always been intrigued by Makutu’s Island. Located in a colorful building on Ray, close to 48th street, Makutu’s grabbed my attention every time I…
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10 Activities for a Girls’ Weekend in Portland
Need to get away? Portland is a mecca of beautiful scenery, droolworthy food and tons to do!
Free Stuff Phoenix
Free. Yes, I said free. If you like free stuff, live in the Phoenix area or simply love ASU, you need this Sun Devil Rewards App in your life.
Road Trip Hacks For Tweens
Scared to head out on the open road with kids? Don’t be! These family road trip hacks are a piece of cake and will make your drive so much easier – wherever you are going.
8 Ways to Save Money (and have a blast!) at an Arizona Dbacks game!
Relax, dance, yell at the other team..all the makings of a fun family activity, right?
If you think attending an MLB game is too expensive, or think it may even be boring for the kids… you are wrong!
Here’s how to see the Arizona Diamondbacks on a budget and have an excellent time at the game.
Cerreta Candy Company
Mmmm.. chocolate in the morning. I can’t think of a better way to start the day. My daughter was off for President’s Day, so we…
Arizona Renaissance Festival
The Renaissance Festival is coming! The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 13-stage theater, a 30-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair,…
Riverview Park
March always means Spring Training to our family. Here in Phoenix, we are lucky to host the Cactus League, which means we have a plethora…
How to Survive the Holidays with Kids in Phoenix: 20+ Things to Do
Finally, the weather that you brag about to your midwestern friends is here!
But so is all the stress of the impending holiday season. While that means a ton of opportunities, it can also mean spending a boatload of cash.
Not to fear. Here are some of my favorite family holiday events in Phoenix for 2018.