East Valley Mom Guide https://eastvalleymomguide.com/ Live, Play, Connect Wed, 04 Mar 2020 17:39:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park – A Family Adventure https://eastvalleymomguide.com/boyce-thompson-arboretum-state-park/ https://eastvalleymomguide.com/boyce-thompson-arboretum-state-park/#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2020 07:48:51 +0000 https://eastvalleymomguide.com/?p=3549 As an Arizona native I have a love for the desert that just comes naturally. But there is something inside of me that loves greenery, water, colorful flowers, and shade. I cannot always hop in the car and drive up north so  I am comforted by the fact that just 30 minutes east of Apache […]

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]]> https://eastvalleymomguide.com/boyce-thompson-arboretum-state-park/feed/ 4 5 Family-Friendly Places To Experience the Old West https://eastvalleymomguide.com/family-friendly-places-to-experience-the-old-west/ https://eastvalleymomguide.com/family-friendly-places-to-experience-the-old-west/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:00:32 +0000 https://eastvalleymomguide.com/?p=3967 Arizona is well known for its western heritage but it can be easy to get lost in suburbia and urban life as we go about our day-to-day routines. Sometimes it can be rewarding to put on your boots, let your hair down, and kick back. But don’t take my word for it. Check out these […]

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]]> https://eastvalleymomguide.com/family-friendly-places-to-experience-the-old-west/feed/ 4 Little Women Movie Review https://eastvalleymomguide.com/little-women-movie-review/ https://eastvalleymomguide.com/little-women-movie-review/#comments Tue, 24 Dec 2019 17:12:01 +0000 https://eastvalleymomguide.com/?p=5779 The newest adaptation of Little Women hits theaters this Christmas.  Keep reading to see why it’s not for little kids, despite the PG rating. Little Women is the classic story of 4 sisters based on the book by Louisa May Alcott: Following the lives of four sisters, Amy, Jo, Beth and Meg, as they come […]

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]]> https://eastvalleymomguide.com/little-women-movie-review/feed/ 1 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Movie Review (Spoiler Free) https://eastvalleymomguide.com/star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-movie-review-spoiler-free/ Thu, 19 Dec 2019 03:46:04 +0000 https://eastvalleymomguide.com/?p=5773 Unless you’ve been living under rock for the last 42 years, you know that this week the final chapter of the Star Wars saga is being released.  I’ve seen every single movie in theaters and honored to see the last several as a media guest.  So, I can’t wait to share my thoughts on Star […]

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]]> Jumanji: The Next Level Review https://eastvalleymomguide.com/jumanji-the-next-level-review/ Fri, 13 Dec 2019 04:57:05 +0000 https://eastvalleymomguide.com/?p=5763 If you are planning to see Jumanji: The Next Level with your kids over the holidays please make sure to read my spoiler-free review and why I don’t recommend the movie for kids. Jumanji: The Next Level picks up a couple years after Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle ended with the kids all in college. […]

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]]> Frozen 2 Movie Review {Spoiler Free} https://eastvalleymomguide.com/frozen-2-movie-review/ Thu, 21 Nov 2019 01:05:10 +0000 https://eastvalleymomguide.com/?p=5755 This Friday, November 22, 2019 Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf return to theaters for an all new adventure in Disney’s Frozen 2.  It’s no shock that Disney brought back this family from Arendale since it was highest grossing animated film of all time.  What I love most about this story is that it is […]

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]]> Toy Story 4: {Spoiler Free} Movie Review https://eastvalleymomguide.com/toy-story-4-movie-review/ Thu, 20 Jun 2019 21:46:00 +0000 https://eastvalleymomguide.com/?p=5744 It’s been 22 years since Woody and Buzz first graced the screen in Toy Story. But has the story run its course or is Toy Story the ending we all need??? Ever since I heard they were making another Toy Story movie I was a little worried because I thought the last movie was the perfect […]

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]]> Aladdin Movie Review https://eastvalleymomguide.com/aladdin-movie-review/ https://eastvalleymomguide.com/aladdin-movie-review/#comments Wed, 22 May 2019 23:50:24 +0000 https://eastvalleymomguide.com/?p=5738 Aladdin is the live action adaptation of Disney’s 1992 animated Aladdin movie. It’s not an exact copy of the cartoon and that’s probably a good thing! The movie opens with Will Smith’s character telling a story about Aladdin to some young kids.  It seemed odd and honestly I didn’t like it.  I was hoping it […]

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]]> https://eastvalleymomguide.com/aladdin-movie-review/feed/ 1 Avengers: Endgame Movie Review {SPOILER FREE} https://eastvalleymomguide.com/avengers-endgame-movie-review/ Wed, 24 Apr 2019 18:26:26 +0000 https://eastvalleymomguide.com/?p=5697 Avengers: Endgame is the climatic event that pulls all 22 films (11 years of movies) together in one magnificent ending. Endgame is full of action, cheers, laughs, and sadness. I promise no spoilers in my review and parents I’ve got ya covered so keep reading. This review is really hard to write and not give anything […]

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]]> Storm Boy Movie Review https://eastvalleymomguide.com/storm-boy-movie-review/ Wed, 03 Apr 2019 15:00:00 +0000 https://eastvalleymomguide.com/?p=5686 Storm Boy is a tender and beautiful movie that the whole family will love. I have never read the book or watched the other movie, but my family enjoyed this movie.  The story is based on a classic Australian tale of a boy who grew up living on the beach with his father and raised […]

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