Sydney Woods

My curated list of beauty products that actually hold up in the Arizona heat and busy-mom life. These are my daily staples — quick, affordable, long-lasting, and perfect for natural or full-glam days. I update this list often, so check back for new recs!

My go-to pantry staples for busy family life - clean-ish ingredients, gut-friendly options, no dye snacks, and easy meal helpers I use every single week. These are real-life favorites we always restock.

If you’ve ever wanted to make sourdough, but felt totally overwhelmed by all the tools…this is your list for only the things you need! After baking hundreds of loaves, these are the EXACT things that make sourdough easier, prettier, and actually fun.

I’ve lived in the East Valley for 9 years and have eaten my way through so many spots across Gilbert and beyond. These are the restaurants, cafés, and hidden gems I keep coming back to — the ones I take friends to, rave about, and genuinely love. Whether you’re local or visiting, this list has the best of Gilbert: brunch, coffee, dinner, date nights, family-friendly spots, and more. Save this list — I update it often!

All the winter shoes I’m loving right now: cozy clogs, cute boots, and budget-friendly dupes for the viral pairs everyone wants.

Finding healthier snacks for kids shouldn’t be hard — so I rounded up our favorite dye-free, kid-approved snacks that are easy to throw in backpacks, pool bags, or park days. These are the snacks my boys love and that I feel good about giving them. I’ll keep adding to this list as we test new ones!