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10/11/2025

Turns out it was down for maintenance and I assumed it was off for the season šŸ¤£ ā€œsure go aheadā€ famous last words šŸ˜…šŸ˜…

Not my best parenting moment but it turned into a perfectly unplanned chaotic morning of fun šŸ’¦ isnā€™t that usually how it goes though?

10/09/2025

Who doesnā€™t love a good cave to explore? šŸ§”

There is a little bit of rock scrambling involved but nothing major.

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1. Raven Caves Trail:5 miles to the caves but you can keep going down to the creek
Free parking but very minimal (do not park on the side of the highway!)
No bathrooms

2. Birthing Cave Trail
2 miles out & back
No bathrooms
No cell service
Free parking

Make sure you have AllTrails on and your map downloaded for offline use because you will lose service. Especially for birthing cave, there are connecting trails you can easily wander off on.

Bring lots of water, more than enough. Lots of snacks, let someone know where youā€™re going or share your location. Pack out all of your garbage and do NOT carve into these beautiful rocks.

Planning a trip to Sedona and want all the best family friendly spots from hotels to trails to shops, restaurants, tours, energy vortexes and more? Comment ā€œSedonaā€ and Iā€™ll send you a link to grab our Ultimate Sedona Family Travel Guide šŸœļø no stress on you, just easy access to all the best places with kids.

10/08/2025

We make them go anyway.

And when we get there, their attitude changes. Every.single.time.

The first reason:
We want to teach them that sometimes in life it isnā€™t always about how you feel but what you do that matters. You work out even if you donā€™t feel like it in the moment. You refrain from snacks even when you really want one. Why? Because you know it benefits you long term. Thatā€™s the same thing as going outside. Sure, your flesh in the moment wants to lay on the couch and watch the screen but make yourself get up and get out and you will always be thankful you did.

The second reason: We do things that our whole family enjoys, sometimes itā€™s water parks and theme parks or the mall and sometimes we go on outdoor adventures. Thatā€™s how a family unit works, itā€™s not always about you.

There are so many life lessons that can be learned in this situation: getting uncomfortable, prioritizing outdoors, prioritizing family time, prioritizing health, and how much of a difference it actually makes in how you feel.

Do you think weā€™re right or wrong for doing this?

Side note: we always choose kid-friendly trails, and make them fun and bring lots of snacks. There hasnā€™t been a time yet where the kids didnā€™t end up having a good time when we forced them to go. We try to remind them of this every time šŸ˜‚like YOU KNOW itā€™s going to be cool why are you acting like this?

10/06/2025

You canā€™t convince me going out with our kids on a Saturday night isnā€™t the absolute best time

10/06/2025

Who says play dates are only for the kids? šŸ˜‚

We need your votes!

A. Small pumpkin
B. Big pumpkin

Which would you choose? šŸŽƒ

10/04/2025

Must visit this fall season in Phoenix!

The farm really did such an amazing job setting this up šŸ§”

šŸŒ½ Explore a 7.5 acre corn maze
šŸŽƒ Lighted Pumpkin Trail in the cornfield
šŸ® Farm animals
šŸŖ Sweet treats and food trucks
šŸ‘¦ One of the largest Bounce House playgrounds
šŸ‚ Fall market
šŸ“ø Some of the cutest photo ops and selfie stations
šŸ§” Games, activities, arts & crafts set up all over for the kids!

šŸ“2209 N 99th Ave
Phoenix AZ

$25 per person
Parking is free

Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday 5pm-10pm
Friday, Saturday 5pm-11pm

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Donā€™t over complicate it šŸ«¶ make things as simple as possible so the most important part is just getting outside together...
10/03/2025

Donā€™t over complicate it šŸ«¶ make things as simple as possible so the most important part is just getting outside together

I truly believe parenting outdoors is easier than indoors, what do you think?

All these products are in our Amazon store or comment ā€œoutdoorsā€ and Iā€™ll send you all of them to your dmā€™s for easy access šŸŒ³

10/03/2025

They say moving wonā€™t solve your problemsā€¦ but sometimes it does. Arizona gave us a fresh start, new adventures, and a healthier place to grow as a family.

If youā€™ve ever felt stuck in a toxic hometown - this is your sign itā€™s okay to choose betteršŸ§”

Do you think where you live impacts your happiness?

10/02/2025

Weā€™re kicking off our new series Southwest Family Road Trips with a journey from Phoenix, Arizona to Silverton, Colorado. šŸ”ļø

This trip is packed with scenic drives, historic stops, and outdoor adventure

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Take off from Phoenix

Drive through the stunning desert landscapes

Stop at Four Corners National Monument and stand in four states at once

Drive the Million Dollar Highway through southern Colorado

Check in to the Columbine Roadhouse, a cozy mountain lodge .roadhouse

Wander the downtown shops for local treasures

Grab amazing coffee at the Coffee Bear

Venture Underground to search for gold on the Old Hundred Mine Tour

Explore history at the Mining Museum

Ride the historic Silverton Durango Train for incredible mountain views

Eat at Handlebars Saloon for a unique local experience

Spend time outdoors hiking trails, exploring rivers, and soaking in the mountains

This road trip has a little bit of everything ā€” history, adventure, local flavor, and unforgettable mountain magic.

Make sure to follow for more stops in our Southwest Family Road Trips series!

Comment ā€œSilvertonā€ below and Iā€™ll send you the booking link with a 10% discount code for the hotel šŸ«¶

So many amazing memories have been made together these last few years of living in AZ but hereā€™s a couple of our favorit...
09/22/2025

So many amazing memories have been made together these last few years of living in AZ but hereā€™s a couple of our favorite spots šŸ§”

1. Saguaro National Park in Tucson - walk through towering Saguaro cactus only native here in the Sonoran Desert
2. Slide Rock State Park, Sedona
3. Go to a rodeo - thereā€™s so many around the state - Wickenburg is known for as the Rope Capital of the World
4. San Xavier Del Bac Mission in Tucson
5. Japanese Friendship Garden in Phoenix
6. Grand Canyon in Williams
7. Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona
8. Bearizona drive through wildlife park in Williams
9. Superstition Mountains (go to Lost Dutchman State Park)
10. Goldfield Ghost Town - see a Wild West gun fight plus other fun
11. Chiricahua National Monument in southern AZ - so underrated
12. See the aspens change colors the first few weeks in October in Flagstaff
13. Canyon De Chelly, Chinle AZ - make sure to take the guided tour by Navajo to get the full history

Have you been to these? Any questions on any locations?

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10 hours in the car with 3 kids.Sounds impossible, right?Here are the real hacks that kept us sane šŸš™ Does your family p...
09/21/2025

10 hours in the car with 3 kids.
Sounds impossible, right?
Here are the real hacks that kept us sane šŸš™

Does your family prefer road trips or flight trips more?

The more you travel with kids, the easier it gets.

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Still looking for something to do for Fall Break? Donā€™t stress!Make it epic with this affordable, and accessible trip do...
09/17/2025

Still looking for something to do for Fall Break? Donā€™t stress!

Make it epic with this affordable, and accessible trip down to Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point) Mexico

The drive is super smooth and easy, you pass a Walmart on your way to the resort so stop and grab a few things to cook in the fully stocked, gorgeous & modern kitchen in the condo.

Weā€™ve stayed in this exact condo 2 years in a row and itā€™s a dream! 2 bed, 2 bath plus bunk beds in the living room makes it perfect for families!

Thereā€™s a Starbucks on property, a gym, beach cabanas, toddler pools, multiple waterslides, multiple lazy rivers, multiple infinity pools and so much more

If you want the info to book + a 10% discount comment ā€œRocky Pointā€ and Iā€™ll send it right to you šŸ«¶

OR go to JKW Vacation Club and use code: azfamilyguide at booking

Donā€™t stress about the drive - Have your documents ready - passports, Mexican car insurance, car registration, birth certificates for kids if they donā€™t have passports. And then head out! Get to border crossing early if you donā€™t want to sit in a really long wait.



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