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Back-to-School Shopping at Scottsdale Fashion Square

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Back-to-school shopping at Scottsdale Fashion Square is one of our favorite annual mom-daughter traditions! Christina and I make a day of it and stock up on essentials, since once school starts, time is at a premium as I know all moms can relate. 😉 From basic supplies to on-trend fashion, Scottsdale Fashion Square is a one-stop shopping destination! Plus, the restaurant scene is on point for a special lunch or dinner break. Francine is our current fav, but there are several incredible places to choose from, including Zinque, Toca Madera and Nobu. At the new luxury wing entrance. We kicked off our 2021 ...Read more.

Spring 2021 Fashion Embraces Color & Comfort

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From bubblegum pink and sunny yellow to emerald green and glow-up orange, fashion is in an optimistic mood this spring! Fashionistas all over the globe are ready to emerge from their cocoon and embrace all the bright, happy colors of the season. (Brights not for you? Pastels are in too!) So, in addition to these eye-popping colors, what else is haute for spring? Key words are: fun, frivolous and easygoing. Yes, you can take the girl out of quarantine, but you can't take away her sweatpants. Even jeans and trousers are relaxed and roomy. Not the most flattering look on everyone, but as always, "you do you" and wear ...Read more.

GI Rescue Recipes: Low-Sugar Olive Oil Cake

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This cake is a go-to, healthy-ish treat at our house! The family begs for it. With just a 1/2 cup of sugar in the whole cake and no butter, it's sweet enough without being overly so, dairy-free, and yet so moist and delicious, you don't feel like you're sacrificing anything to eat better. It can also be made gluten-free, if you need to avoid gluten or are following the Low FODMAP diet. Like most gluten-free baked goods, the end result is a slightly denser cake, but no less delicious. This cake is so easy to make I whip it up at least once a week. Pro tip: Use a pretty bundt cake pan and wow everyone at the table with ...Read more.