I’m excited to share a full review of the new Great Wolf Lodge in Scottsdale, Salt River, AZ. This kid-friendly resort has lots of fun options for families. Read on for the good… and the bad. 😉 

Hi friends! Hope you’re having a wonderful morning.  Today I’m sharing a full review of the new Great Wolf Lodge in Scottsdale! It’s a super fun and kid-friendly resort that the WHOLE family will love! Let’s take a look at this review to see what we thought so you can see if it’d be a vacay your fam would like!.

We spent 3 days and 2 nights at the brand-new Great Wolf Lodge, which is basically a kid’s dream come true. The girls lost their minds! I’d seen a few posts about Great Wolf Lodge over the years and was excited finally to take the crew. When I found out this summer that we were getting one, I booked our rooms the first day that they opened the system for reservations. The site crashed multiple times during the process. I was able to snag a room for the end of the month, which ended up being their grand opening weekend. The room rates were pretty fair, and I was happy to pay them.

Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale Review

Great Wolf Lodge is a family-friendly resort with a lodge “campfire” kinda vibe to it. The two wolf mascots, Wiley and Violet, and other characters, stroll around the property for photo ops, and they have quite a few fun amenities.

Activities at Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale

I was pretty blown away by the amount of activities they offer on-site. They have a mini golf area, gold panning, a mine exploration activity, an indoor ropes course, a mini bowling alley, a rock-climbing wall, and a full indoor water park. The waterpark is climate-controlled to 86 degrees year-round and has various slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, a giant splash pad, and a baby/toddler area.

Inside the resort, they also have a Build-A-Bear workshop, a kids’ area (where they offer childcare), a candy store, and MagiQuest.

MagiQuest ended up being one of the biggest hits with the kids. It’s an indoor scavenger hunt using magic wands (that you purchase for around $20). You pay an additional $15 to participate in the MagiQuest game, and as you find different spots throughout the property – they’re marked with a little green leaf – you flick your wand at the object and something will happen.

Sharing my top health and wellness picks from the Amazon Spring Sale.

Spring is in the aiiirrrrr and this week, I’m feeling all of the motivation to get my life together. 😉 I want to empty cabinets and closets, purge, and spring clean. I also feel like I want to revamp some things around the house, and get our home gym put back together. It’s been chaos around here for quite a while and now that the Pilot’s retired, I have high hopes that we can do some things around the house.

I’m super excited because Amazon’s spring sale is this week, and they have SO many great deals on health and wellness essentials. I sorted through the sale and wanted to share some in today’s post if you have spring workout goals, are looking for a little treat, or want to make some healthy changes in your household.

*Please note that affiliate links are included below. Thank you so so much to those of you who support the blog by shopping through my links. 

Here are some of my favorite health and wellness finds from the Amazon Spring Sale.

Health and Wellness Faves from Amazon’s Spring Sale

Shoes, clothing, and accessories:

Barefoot shoes for women. I usually wear Vivobarefoot but have seen so many people rave about these and you can’t beat the price! I ordered a pair to try out.

Also an amazing price on these hiking/water shoes. I LOVE functional hiking shoes that I can get wet if needed.

Women’s joggers – perfect for low-impact workouts, travel, or life.

More comfy joggers.

This lulu align tank dupe. I have so many colors and also like buying these for Liv.

I also have and love this one in pink.

Classic running shorts that aren’t *too* short.

Grippy socks for barre or Pilates classes.

These biker shorts have amazing reviews.

Running shorts with a hidden pocket and liner.

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Hi friends! Happy Friday! What do you have planned for this weekend? We’re enjoying some beach time in San Diego. It’s Wyatt’s Bar Mitzvah and we’re so excited to celebrate with our Kleiger fam. I’ll share some of the adventures over on IG stories! I’d love to hear what you have going on.

(Hannah KILLED US at Define today. It was so hard but it was amazing)

It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the commens section below.

3.7 Friday Faves

Fashion + beauty + random:

I haven’t used lash glue for two years, but finally found a clean one I wasn’t scared to try because it has excellent reviews and good ingredients. Bless it.

A friend introduced me to this lip balm and it’s so pretty and fun!

Maisey wanted to show you her spring haircut.

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Today I’m sharing a dairy-free and gluten-free recipe for Mediterranean egg bites. Try this as a high-protein meal prep option!

Hey hey! How’s the week going? I hope you’re having a great one so far! It’s been busy as usual – but I’m looking forward to some weekend fun with the crew. 🙂

For today’s post, I’m so excited to share a recipe that we’ve all been enjoying lately: Mediterranean egg bites. I made a batch as part of meal prep and they made amazing quick breakfast and lunchtime staples. (I also love them in a Siete almond flour tortilla!) In addition, they freeze beautifully and the kids love them, too.

(I would be happy to say that Maisey didn’t try any of these, but she might have stolen one or four from the countertop.)

When I have a savory and protein-packed breakfast, I feel more satisfied throughout the morning and don’t feel like I crave sweets or sugar as much throughout the day. In fact, this is a great meal idea for metabolic flexibility. And you could just enjoy the egg bites first before heading into fruit or oatmeal as a full breakfast.

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Sharing some tips about teaching kids healthy eating habits.

Hi friends! I hope you’re having an amazing week. We’re off to San Diego – I can’t wait!! – and I’ll definitely post the adventures over on Instagram stories.

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Today’s topic is an important one, and I’m sure many of my friends out there have some amazing advice to share in the comments.

Teaching kids about healthy habits early on is one of the most important things we can do as parents. Healthy eating habits can be instilled at home, and it sets the foundation for a lifetime of well-being. The teaching process can be long, challenging, and sometimes overwhelming, especially with picky eaters and the abundance of processed foods available.

Today, I wanted to chat about some practical and effective tips on how to teach kids healthy eating habits in a way that’s enjoyable, sustainable, and stress-free.

(Baby Liv! I can’t even)

How To Teach Kids Healthy Eating Habits

Developing a positive relationship with food starts young. Kids learn best by example, and parents play a huge role in shaping their children’s food choices. Today, I’m share some thoughts on why teaching healthy eating habits is crucial, how to encourage kids to make nutritious choices, and some easy habits to introduce at home.

A friendly note here that I’m NOT perfect and this is always a work in progress. Our kids definitely still have sugar, food dyes, and processed foods, but this is the exception, not the rule. Thankfully, they eat a lot of fresh, organic, whole foods, and for the most part, fuel their little bodies really well. They’re great eaters, and these are just some of the things that have helped us. This post is for informational purposes and not medical advice.

Why Are Healthy Eating Habits Important For Kids

Healthy eating habits formed in childhood often carry into adulthood, impacting long-term health, weight management, and overall well-being.

Teaching kids to eat a variety of nutrient-dense foods helps:

Support proper growth and development

Strengthen the immune system

Establish good eating habits that prevent future health issues

Reduce reliance on ultra-processed foods high in added sugars and unhealthy fats

Encourage a positive relationship with food and an appreciation for balanced meals

It’s much easier to shape a child’s eating habits early on rather than trying to change unhealthy patterns later in life.

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