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I’ll Be at Pinners Conference This Weekend!

I am teaching workshops at Pinners Conference this fall in both Arizona and Utah. I’m really excited about what I’m …

Well organized kitchen drawers are a major way I keep myself sane. It’s not that I don’t enjoy cooking, and …

My family’s holiday season has been even crazier than usual — it’s hard to believe that is even possible. With …

Today I’ve got a lot of ballet and Nutcracker things on the brain since my daughter Piper is going to …

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Bettijo here… I wanted to preface this family vacation photos post by telling you a little about Erika. She regularly …

Disney’s new Cars 3 movie hits theaters today. Whenever the third release in a movie franchise comes along, there is …

I’m heading downtown to the local NBC station today to tape a segment for Arizona Midday filled with ideas for …

Join Me at a Summer Kick-Off Party in Phoenix!

This Saturday, May 20, I’m hosting a summer kick-off party in Phoenix to celebrate the end of the school year, …

Today I’m sharing ideas from a Flower Arranging Party that I did with my daughters a few years ago. My …

I often get asked what program I use to make printables. So I thought I would spend a few minutes …

I recently caught a pre-screening of the live-action Beauty and the Beast movie released by Disney today, and I absolutely …

I recently found a treasure trove of cute skirts and most of them are right around $20! What kind of …

It is hard to start the new year without getting bit by the organization bug. Like any real mom, there …

I wanted to invite you to visit me at Pinners Conference this fall. If you haven’t heard of it, Pinners …

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I don’t know about any of you, but I think I get most of my best ideas in the shower. …

As a child, I had a friend whose family would go up into the mountains and gather fresh mistletoe to …

I have been on pins and needles waiting for the day I could show off my new kitchen! We’ve been …

A couple weeks ago I was asked to share some thoughts on cultivating a good life over at Becky Higgin’s …

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been frustrated by the daily conundrum of what to make for dinner? Our Supermom …

We have been pretty excited to see Tomorrowland, starring George Clooney and Britt Robertson, which opens in theaters today. Created …

We are headed to SNAP Conference this week, and we’re so excited to once again be hosting the Door Decorating …

Today we’re going to talk about one of the hardest parts of having a toddler — all those accidents. As …

We’ve been faithful attendees at every SNAP conference, and we relish the opportunity to connect with other creative bloggers, learn …

I am Brave and Beautiful — abeauty movement that is sweeping the globe. Colbie Caillat started it with her recent …

This is the year I send my oldest son, Liam, to a week-long overnight camp. I spent 13 summers at …

Last week we shared an amazing rock star themed baby shower. If you missed it be sure to check out …

With the World Cup going on now in Brazil, we wanted to share this free printable Brazil banner. Are we …

Look out… something big is coming next week! We were just too excited not to share a sneak peek. Speaking …

I recently did the Color Fun Fest Neon 5K with a big group of friends. While most of them prepared …

We are headed back to SNAP this year, and are super-excited to be hosting the Door Decorating Contest. It all …

Remember the ULTIMATE Valentines Day Printable Bundle that we created with 20+ other fabulous bloggers? Well this week we’re giving …

It’s time to break out the confetti and sparkling cider to toast the New Year! Don’t forget to check out …

Two Thousand Fourteen is knocking on the door, and I can’t help but feel like it’s one of those party …

This Pecan Pie recipe has it all — it is homemade but incredibly easy, and it will seriously wow your …

Halloween is SO close! Here are a few Halloween-themed worksheets to keep your littles busy for a few minutes while …

I know it’s Worksheet Wednesday, but given that today is September 11th, we wanted a truly special worksheet to share. …

First off I want to mention that I’m guest posting today over at the SNAP Blog, and if you’re a …

As Aimée explained yesterday, we are just smitten with the simplicity of using Project Life to capture our memories. Today …

So today I wanted to share some ideas for a fun First Day of School Breakfast using some of the …

I’m pretty sure the second your baby is born, a fast forward button gets pressed on your life. Time just …

Last summer I created blank music staff paper at the request of my daughter. I took the above photo of …

We’re pretty bummed that the Star Gazing Party Hop is through — it’s always sad when the party’s over, and …

Since it’s Mother’s Day weekend, I thought it would be fun to introduce you to Bettijo’s brand new son, Rockwell. …

With my family traveling for most of the summer and Bettijo’s new baby coming next month we’re on the lookout …

Hello friends… we’re up in Utah this weekend at the beautiful Thanksgiving Point for SNAP! Conference. We’re so excited to …

I’m so excited about tomorrow… Jamielyn, Brittany, Erika and I are co-hosting a virtual baby shower for Bettijo. As you …

Grandpa and one of our new baby chicks. Happy Easter from our families to yours!

Yippee Baby Gender Reveal Party

We had so much fun at the gender reveal party for Modette that we knew we had to have another …

We’ve been dying to share Bettijo’s Gender Reveal party with you all, and it was supposed to go up on …

Have you heard of the new movie Escape From Planet Earth? It opens in theaters tomorrow (February 15th), but Aimée …

I’m not a big sports fan so typically if I watch the Super Bowl it is just for the commercials …

I’ve been dying to share our family photos on the blog for weeks now. I posted my inspiration board and …

So we’ve been having a tough time getting back into the swing of things. Between recovering from the typical holiday …

Today were the holiday class parties for both my kindergartener and second grader, so I spent a lot of the …

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So friends, I have some exciting news to share! I’ve been holding out on you for a few months… perhaps …

I love family pictures, and we try to take one every year. I typically use the photos to make a …

Any other Moms out there looking forward to Breaking Dawn Part 2 premiering this week?!? Bettijo and I are excited …

For most of us these days our regular cameras are stashed away who knows where, and the camera that gets …

We are attending the Glitter Academy tonight in Chandler, AZ. We’re so excited to meet up with local bloggers and …

Well I’m sorry to report that yesterday baby Modette received her first stitches. Actually it was my first time getting …

So we’ve been getting quite a few new visitors lately (YAY!), and I wanted to say, “Welcome!” We have also …

Have you ever wondered what goes into creating the party displays we share here and on One Charming Party? Well …

We’ve been watching an unusually large amount of TV lately thanks to the Olympics. We probably haven’t watched this much …

So we feel a bit like slackers since we don’t have any new Father’s Day ideas to share. Actually we …

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To celebrate Memorial Day our family got up early and headed out to the public cemetery to place flags on …

A couple weeks ago Liam came home from kindergarten enthusiastically telling me his top front tooth was loose. It took …

So we’ve mentioned our trip to the SNAP conference and the fabulous floral arranging workshop, but we’ve also been meaning …

Winner & Trouble

We love Animoto and are super excited to be giving away a year’s subscription to one lucky reader. The winner …

With Mother’s Day just around the corner I’ve been working on a very special gift for my Mom. Have you …

We leave for SNAP Conference tomorrow! Although we’re still recovering from our three parties in one week last week, we’re …

Do you ever wish you could catch a glimpse of what’s going on behind the scenes here at PagingSupermom.com? Well …

When Bettijo mentioned she needed something Easter-ish for her front door, we wanted to create something fresh and simple. Since …

The other day as my three year old and I were walking to our community park, he snapped this picture …

In honor of the little leprechauns that will come around on St. Patrick’s Day, I’ve planned green afternoon snacks for …

I don’t watch or read the news much, but I couldn’t help hearing about the horrendous tornadoes that tore through …

TIME… it’s a precious commodity, especially for a mom. How often do I wish for a little extra time? (Answer: …

Okay, I am just so curious… I really want to know more about you! I’m guessing you’re an amazing Supermom …

Paging all supermoms in the Salt Lake City, Utah area: My dear friends Lisy and Tyler have two daughters under …

I first discovered Love, Ruby Valentine just after Valentine’s Day last year. One of my daughters found it in the …

Well the word is in from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where this morning the official groundhog Phil did indeed see his shadow. …

I snapped these photos with my phone during our Valentine’s photo shoot today. I thought you all might enjoy a …

My husband was just telling me about a comic strip he’d seen recently. It went something like this… A child …

… and you’re invited! Okay, my house is decorated, the Christmas tunes are playing and hot cocoa is steaming, so …

We’ve selected the winner for our Land of Nod $50 giveaway. The lucky reader is Katie who said, “Like the …

A few weeks ago Liam came home from school announcing a loose tooth. (Admittedly my eyes started to tear up …

PLEASE NOTE: THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED. If you follow our blog then you’ll know that we don’t do giveaways very …

Our family gets photos taken every year for our annual New Year’s card and calendar. We just had our photo …

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There’s a BIG wedding tonight, and you’re all invited! How many of you Supermoms are Twilight fans? I’m not a …

While Aimée was over at my house yesterday for a photo shoot, Harrison asked to see our chickens. Superdad was …

We started our annual Thanksgiving Tree, and it got me thinking Christmas is just around the corner! In fact, I …

If you follow us on Facebook, you probably saw a few behind-the-scenes shots we posted from our craft demonstration on …

We are so excited to announce a new partnership with our local parenting magazine Raising Arizona Kids. We’ll be contributing …

So today’s post was supposed to be a tutorial for a project that I was sure would be a hit, …

This is practically my mantra, so when I saw this cute free printable for framing, I knew I had to …

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Just wanted to drop in and share: we’re told our appearance on the Martha Stewart Show re-airs today… just in …

Here it is! What do you think? As you poke around, you’ll notice we still have some tweaking to do, …

Next week we will be celebrating our blog’s first anniversary! We couldn’t be more excited — we’re so pleased by …

Taking Liam to his first day of Kindergarten was even harder than I imagined it to be. Although I loved …

I’ve chosen to send Liam to a school that requires a certain dress code. Apparently I didn’t read the code …

We’re down to our final weeks before school starts. Our family thoughtfully made our list of 10 Things to Do …

Bettijo and and I have been playing and working hard this summer! Between our family trips and fun activities with …

No, I haven’t decided to name my child after Gwyneth’s little one… I finally got my iMac!!! Would you excuse …

Pool Day!

It’s been well over 100 degrees the past several days, so I’ve been having too much fun with my boys …

Supermom VS. The Snake

Friday afternoon I had a chance to sneak out and run a few errands without kids, which for a mom …

L is for Liam

When I saw the adorable baby Mother’s Day puppets on one of my most favorite blogs, Oh Happy Day, I …

What Supermoms Look Like

Aimee and I met on Saturday afternoon for a Supermom planning meeting. We actually got quite a lot accomplished and …

I think Mother’s Day feels extra special with a newborn to snuggle. I thought you all might enjoy a few …

Why I Love Being Me: The Mom to Two Boys Edition

It’s no secret I love pink. And sparkly things. But nothing makes me happier than my boys. They don’t usually …

Babies Don’t Keep

I spied this adorable printable on laybabylay.com. I remember my mom had a cross stitch, with this exact poem, in …

If you follow our Facebook page, then you’ve probably caught a glimpse of our new arrival — precious baby Modette …

Despite not having a current career, I was asked to participate in Liam’s preschool Career Day. I tried really hard …

This past weekend we took a little trip to surprise my Mother-in-law for her birthday. We had a fabulous time, …

I Have Evidence!

We’ve weathered a particularly chilly winter this year — by Phoenix standards anyway. I mean it actually snowed for about …

I’m In Love

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought I would talk about one of my new loves: my brand, …

Aimee, Martha & Me

I hope you’ll forgive me one last, quick post about our trip to the Martha Show. I just got these …

When we arrived in NYC the weather was a yucky mix of cold snow and rain so we had to …

We made it home from our NYC adventure safe and sound. I just got this photo from the staff photographer …

Start Spreading the News…

… we’re leaving today! And where are we headed? To New York City! We are beside ourselves with excitement for …

Welcome 2011

As a family, we are excited to welcome 2011! We have a simple countdown planned for tonight and some exciting …

Sick Day

Stuffy nose, body aches — the tell-tale signs of the flu. It ain’t pretty around here when it’s Mom’s turn …

Toy Box

After all the excitement (and new toys) Christmas Day brought, I can’t help but wonder if all the gifts were …

We Wish You a Merry Christmas!

I think we’re just about set for Christmas tomorrow. For my sanity, one of the most important preparations we make …

Let the Magic Begin!

I’ve always loved Christmas Eve more than Christmas Day. Even as a little kid, I loved being with my family …

Last-Minute Shopping

While visiting my husbands family for Thanksgiving, our girls were exposed to some of their cousins’ boy toys. During this …

Liam’s Christmas Story

In preparation for our annual visit to Santa, I asked Liam what he will be asking Santa for this year… …

Being a designer, ever since we were newlyweds I’ve enjoyed creating and sending out a family Christmas card. The cards …

In Remembrance

We are taking the day off in remembrance of Bettijo’s beloved Grandma Betty who passed away this morning. Our thoughts …

Gone Shopping

Sure it’s not for everyone, and I know some of you think I’m crazy, but I actually love shopping on …

So I bet I know what Aimee’s thinking, “If ever there was a time of year to bake a pie, …

Make Your Rolls Even Yummier

Continuing with our theme of favorite Thanksgiving side dishes, next up is Honey Butter. This is truly a simple addition …

Announcing a Baby

I just love it when couples come up with clever ways to announce they’re expecting. I have friends who are …

Halloween Recovery

Phew… we survived Halloween! We’re taking the day to recover. Tomorrow? I’m removing all Halloween decorations and tackling Thanksgiving. And, …

Rear-View Mirror

Last weekend our family took a mini-vacation to beautiful Sedona, Arizona. As we were driving up Oak Creek Canyon in …

Not a Super Day

Today was not one of my supermom days. Things started off with high hopes, but were quickly marred by unexpected …

The New Kid

Long story short, Liam will be attending a different preschool than originally planned. No uniform. (That was a lot of …

And the winner is…

Sorry for the delay in posting the winners from our How Sweet It Is giveaway. Let’s blame the wait on …

A Real Tragedy

So last Wednesday I was mourning a broken candy jar. I guess I was begging fate calling that a “tragedy.” …

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This year Liam will wear a uniform to preschool. I’m TOTALLY disappointed. I whole-heartedly support uniforms in schools — but …

Oh, the Tragedy

As we were unpacking the jars from the Sweet 16 party, the lid for one of my favorite jars hit …

Shoes + Stripes

I’ve been really into stripes lately–especially bold, horizontal stripes. So summery, so carefree and so fun! When I ran across …

A Walk Down Memory Lane

My oldest daughter has been wanting to go to school for years. We would always tell her she would get …

Always Time for Timers

Our kitchen timer saves me. I like to set it so I know when to leave to take my boys …

Butterfly in the Bedroom

I woke up to the girls joyfully squealing about a butterfly Daddy had caught. Heath brought it into our bedroom …

Be Careful What You Promise

I told my oldest daughter that she could pick the paint color for her room. Big surprise, she picked pink. …

Am I a Hyperparent?

My brother sent me a link to this article, and when I read the headline: “How to Let Go of …

I Know the Feeling

When I saw this photo it made me smile — kids are so honest with their expressions. If only everyone …

10 Years

My husband and I will celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary on July 1. I can’t believe it has been 10 …

Moving Pains

Been on a brief hiatus with our move to the new house. It’s a funny thing about moving — you …

Rest In Peace

I attended a funeral today for the woman (a mother of three) who lived next door to me for virtually …

Don’t Run with Scissors

My two-year-old is fascinated with scissors. She can barely wrap her pudgy little hand around a pair (her older sister’s …

Lucky Girl

Today sadly marked the last day of my daughter’s preschool, and her class celebrated (although I didn’t feel like celebrating …

Green Day

If everyone has seemed extra “green” lately, that’s because today is Earth Day. We just heard through the grapevine that …

So Flattered

Stacy Julian is my scrapbooking idol, so I was thrilled today to see that she featured a couple of our …