Win FREE Ice Cream for a YEAR!
Win FREE ice cream for a year! In honor of National Coloring Book Day, held on Aug. 2, 2021, Epic Kids is hosting a Coloring Contest. The winner receives FREE ice cream for a year (1 ice cream cone or ...
Johnson & Johnson Issues Voluntary Recall of Specific Sunscreen Products
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of five NEUTROGENA and AVEENO aerosol sunscreen product lines to the consumer level. Internal testing identified low levels of benzene in some samples of the products. Consumers should stop using the affected ...
First-Of-It’s Kind Mattel Adventure Park to Feature Hot Wheels Roller Coaster
Mattel Adventure Park to Open in the West Valley in 2022 Crystal Lagoons Island Resort recently announced an agreement with Mattel, Inc. for a new entertainment destination slated to open late 2022 in nearby Glendale. The first-of-its-kind Mattel Adventure Park ...
Butterfly Wonderland Hosts Kids Summer Coloring Contest
Attention all kids: Don’t let the “butterfly-days” of summer fly by without entering Butterfly Wonderland’s Summer Coloring Contest! Butterfly Wonderland invites children ages 6-17 to participate in its annual creative contest to win some exciting prizes! The winning entry will ...
8 Kid-Approved Finds for Summer
By Nadine Bubeck Kid-tested, kid-reviewed and kid-approved… 8 fun finds that will keep your kids entertained this summer. (Because we could use all the help we can get; right, mamas??!) A Kid-Sized Creator Cam Instill in your children movie-making skills ...
Destination: Sunriver Resort
By Nadine Bubeck Sunriver Resort is a unique Oregon getaway set in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. The 3,000+ acre property offers everything you need to enjoy a quality family getaway- an escape that will leave you relaxed, rejuvenated, ...
Celebrate Sharks at OdySea Aquarium
During Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, celebrate sharks LIVE at OdySea Aquarium, home to one of the largest and most diverse collections in the country. With over 50 sharks and 14 different species, OdySea Aquarium is a fin-tastic place to see ...
‘Dream Big, Move Fast’ charity car raffle to help Arizona kids, families in need
Valley-based Southwest Human Development launched today its inaugural “Dream Big, Move Fast” car raffle to support its many early childhood programs and services that serve more than 140,000 Arizona children, their families and professionals each year. Presented by Valley Toyota Dealers and ...
Blueberry Banana Pancake Smoothie
Want a tasty morning meal but don’t have the time to whip up a stack of blueberry pancakes? Try a delicious Blueberry Banana Pancake Smoothie. It’s a delightful, simple, and nutritious treat sure to put smiles on your family’s faces. ...
The Soda Jerk Co Milkshake Bar Chills Your Thirst
Retro-inspired milkshake bar serves up the goods By Gretchen Pahia Ice cream and milkshakes are a perfect summer treat – and while you can find sweet cold treats all over town- there are very few as unique and special as ...
LEGOLAND California Opens New Land
LEGOLAND Movie World Debuts By Gretchen Pahia As life continues to return to normal, LEGOLAND® California Resort is proud to announce not only are they open to the public, and they also just opened their brand new LEGO® Movie World! Our ...
Splish Splash at the Top 10 Water Parks in Arizona
Temperatures are sizzling in the Valley of the Sun. What better way to beat the heat than to cool off at one of Arizona's Top 10 Water Parks. 1. Great Wolf Lodge 7333 N. Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ greatwolf.com ...
Park West Shopping Center and Peoria Education Foundation Partner for Follow the Fork Event
All New Progressive Dining Experience Comes to West Valley This Fall, Benefits Community Students Park West, located at 9744 West Northern Avenue, and the Peoria Education Foundation have teamed up to offer West Valley culinary enthusiasts an all-new progressive dining ...
Chino Bandido’s New Location Opens July 8
Phoenix Culinary Fave, Chino Bandido, is Back! Founded by husband and wife duo Frank and Eve Collins, Chino Bandido Takee-Outee was a favorite among Valley foodies for over 30 years. When Chino Bandido announced the closure of its original location ...
Second-grader Kaia Hansen Makes a Difference with Book Drive
Second-grader Kaia Hansen, who is a Girl Scout Brownie with Troop 2674 and resides in Gilbert, was recently inspired to take action and help make the world a better place. Kaia decided to host a book drive throughout the month ...
Online Youth Video Competition Aims to Teach Kids About Civics
Registration continues for the O'Connor Civics Challenge, an online youth video competition that provides entrants with a chance to win valuable and exciting Apple products. Open to all U.S. students entering sixth through ninth grade in fall 2021, participants are challenged to choose ...
Arizona Nonprofit Helps Arizona Youth Become Future Leaders
Youth4Youth Helps Students Build Leadership Skills By Jessica Yanow During the past year, mental health has worsened due to the pandemic and various associated stressors, especially within our youth population. According to a 2021 State of Mental Health in America ...
Fourth of July Events Around Phoenix in 2021
Fourth of July weekend is set to be an epic celebration in Phoenix in 2021. From Anthem to Queen Creek and lots of places in between, check out these family friendly events during the evenings of Saturday, July 3, and ...