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Local Business Feature: DCFit 2nd Anniversary

*** Trusting Connections’ local business feature this week is DCFit, a place that is more than just a gym. DCFit was established in 2017 in Tempe, Arizona***
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DCFit 2nd Anniversary – A Free Event For The Community

On Saturday, March 9, 2019, DCFit will be celebrating their 2nd Anniversary celebration from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. This FREE event is for everyone. Bring the whole family to DCFit and enjoy a free workout, shop, games, entertainment, loads of fun, and learn more about what DCFit has to offer! More event details here. 

DCFit is not like any other gym. Their mission is to provide an environment that offers personal attention to achieve full body and functional fitness for everyone in a group dynamic for all levels of athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

Customers feel welcome and comfortable when they walk through the doors. Their goal of taking the fear factor of coming to the gym makes it more than just a place someone goes to workout; DCFit is a community.

Become a member and enjoy all the benefits they have to offer including group workouts to help modify and challenge any level from beginner to advance. From kickboxing, kettlebells, to circuit training, DCFit is equipped and ready to pump up your energy and improve your cardio fitness.

DCFit also has discount programs including:

  • Military
  • Student
  • Teacher
  • Corporate

Sign up for the free event by clicking here.

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DCFit is one of the local participating businesses that are a part of Trusting Connections’ Membership Discount Program. Families and employees of Trusting Connections can enjoy 30 days of unlimited group fitness classes for just $30 when they show their TC Membership card or Employee nametag.

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TC’s 4th Annual Girl Scouts Cookie Event – Recap

Last Thursday, February 7th, marks TC’s 4th Annual Girl Scouts Cookie Sale Event. More than 170 boxes of Girl Scouts cookies were bought, and that’s only from Trusting Connections.

This event is aimed at supporting and encouraging young girls in their efforts to learn business and leadership skills.

We Keep Our Promises

The event was a huge success. What was set to be a two-hour event ended up being four hours of female empowerment and girl scouts fun. Not only did the Tucson Girl Scouts was able to share and perform their sales pitch to TC’s Co-Founders, Caroline and Rosalind, but they had the chance to meet and sell their cookies to other female business owners.

The girls got to present and perform their well-practiced sales pitch, jingle, dance, and in other creative ways. They also munch on some sweet goodies, engage in a fun arts and craft activity, and dance to great music.

Future Plans For TC’s Annual Event

Trusting Connections are so grateful to have other businesses be present in this year’s grand tradition and hope that more business participants will participate in next year’s Girl Scouts Cookie event. Rosalind and Caroline also hope they can bring this tradition to other cities like Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth in the future.

A big thank you to all the businesses, volunteers, and nannies that came out last week. Thank you to Local Tucson Media and KVOA as well for the featured articles.

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Rekindle Your Love – Hire A Date Night Sitter

Parents, we know how tough parenthood can get, and somewhere along the way, you and your significant other lost that spark that was once so strong, so alive, so intense. Yep, the honeymoon phase. The time where you get showered with gifts, flowers, and spontaneous weekend trips – the time where date nights was something simple to schedule.

Now, it’s hard to even get a little time to yourself let alone with each other. Parenthood is a great journey, a priceless one indeed, but don’t forget the partner and companion that is traveling the journey with you. Start to rekindle your love by taking the first step- scheduling a very over-due, much-needed, and well-deserved date night.

Rekindle Your Love: A Solution

Let Trusting Connections Nanny Agency help you find that spark again. Through our Flex Services, parents can be at ease knowing they have a reputable agency that can provide safe, reliable, and trustworthy childcare. As members of our agency, parents can utilize our experienced, knowledgable, fully-screened, and agency-employed nannies and sitters 24/7, 365 days year. So go ahead and schedule a surprise date night next Friday, make reservations at that five-star restaurant you both have been dying to try, or purchase those concert tickets you’ve been looking at all month.

More Than Just A Date Night Sitter

Our date night sitters are not your typical babysitters. Our sitters can offer and create an engaging experience for your children through educational activities that will help them thrive. But wait, what are the kids going to eat? Didn’t get the chance to fold the last load of laundry yet? Our date night sitters can take care of that. Our sitter services range from meal prepping, light housekeeping, tutoring, transportation, and so much more.

Valentine’s Day is next week, and it couldn’t be a better time to relight your love for one another, and it doesn’t have to stop there. Start incorporating date nights into your weekly calendar and prioritize it like it’s the big project presentation you’ve been working on. Take time to sit down, talk and re-connect. Doing this may not only help spice up your love life, but it can also help remind you that the parenthood journey you both are on should be appreciated, respected, and above all – fun.

 

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Best Kids Activities in DFW- Our Expert Top 10 Picks!

 

  1. Dallas World Aquarium

Why We Love It: Escape the heat and enter the world of aquatics and exotic wildlife. The Dallas World Aquarium features many different types of animals. Enjoy penguins, otters, alligators, free-flying monkeys and even sloths. Experience an underwater adventure as you veer through the glass shark tunnel, almost as if they’re swimming above you. Visit during feeding hours for a special insider look to what each animal receives to stay strong and healthy. There’s nothing like a weekend spent learning about life’s magnificent creatures while oo-ing and aww-ing around each corner.

 

  1. Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Why We Love It: It’s time for an adventure! Take the little ones (ages 5 and under) to explore and discover on their own at one of the best kids activities in DFW. They’ll be free to shop at the farmer’s market, get active on a “nature hike” or spark a creative side during the Manipulative Exploration lab. Have older kids? The Engineering and Innovation Hall is perfect for those who are apt to envision and build whatever they imagine. With 12 different exhibits to choose from, ranging from a Sports Hall to Gems and Minerals, it would be hard not to actively participate at the Perot Museum.

 

  1. Going Bonkers

Why We Love It: “Going Bonkers” – it’s exactly how it sounds! Crawl, climb, jump, hop, skip, slide and all of the above here at this ginormous jungle gym. A pooped kiddo at the end of the day, guaranteed. (Ah, naptime.) It sounds like a marathon, but fear not, there’s a lounge specifically for parents or nannies to relax while they overlook the entire Play Zone. In addition, let yours and your kiddos’ inner gamer side come out and test the competition in the arcade area. You won’t get bored with crane games, racing, bowling, and rides. Pick a prize at the end for a cherry on top of a perfect family-outing!

 

  1. Dinosaurs Live at Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary

Why We Love It: Step foot back in time and into this movie-esque nature trail. The 46-foot T-Rex and life-size animatronic dinosaurs will have you feeling like you’re on the set of Jurassic Park. The roars of the dinos and the sounds of the wildlife come together to create a life-like experience that your kids will want to jump out of the stroller for. The dinosaur play area is a hit after seeing them up close and personal. This specific exhibit inside the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary is only here for a limited time (February 18, 2019) so make sure to take advantage of the deals!

 

  1. Crayola Experience

Why We Love It: You haven’t done arts and crafts until you’ve had the Crayola Experience! Not only will the kids enjoy this, but so will the adults, because who doesn’t love a classic Crayon? Get colorful at the “ultimate coloring station” with thousands of different Crayons to choose from. Always wish your little one’s masterpieces could come to life? A digital design can do just that at the augmented reality station. The Crayon playground and the Stomp and Play area are perfect places to send the more energetic kids. Afterwards, re-energize at the Café Crayola and watch a live how-to demonstration of how Crayons get their color, are melted and made right in front of your eyes. Modeling clay, paint, chalk, digitized designing – let the inner artist out!

 

  1. Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark

Why We Love It: Texas heat and waterparks just go together. But, what’s even better than that? An INDOOR waterpark! Epic Waters is an oasis that family members of all ages can enjoy. There’s body slides, drops, races and tubes, twists and plunges for the adventurous ones. The Rascal’s Round Up area is full of water buckets, sprinklers, geysers and slides for the little ones to enjoy. Then, when they get tired, the lazy river and pool are perfect alternatives for those who just want to relax in the tranquil waters.

 

  1. Fort Worth Stockyards

Why We Love It: Kick on the cowboy boots (yours and the littles) to feel the spirit of the West. The cattle drive is the thing to see, so plan in advance to make sure you don’t miss the best part of it all. Tons of cowboys and cowgirls are walking around and some even riding their horses – enough for children to idolize all aspects of the Western life. Rodeo displays, carriage rides, pretend gun fights… If you’re not from Texas, you’ll feel like you are. Be sure to let the little ones feed and pet the animals at the petting zoo or take a ride on the miniature train before heading out to the numerous restaurants that are offered. Finally, the day isn’t complete without some good ol’ fashioned BBQ!

 

  1. Mountasia Family Fun Center

Why We Love It: Tailor your day to exactly how you want it at the Mountasia Family Fun Center. Stay inside and win some prizes at the arcade or take the competition to the next level at the laser tag grounds. On a hot, Texas day you can count on the Summit Skate arena to pack your day with some indoor fun on skates. Or, race to see who can climb the rock wall faster. The outdoor adventures feel like a whole other amusement park, with golfing, go-carts and boats.

 

  1. Log Cabin Village

Why We Love It: This Texas landmark provides authentic and historical aspects of pioneer life from the 19th century with an impressive display of log cabins throughout the village. Take history right out of a textbook and give your kids and fun, education and hands-on experience. As you walk through the town and peek in each log-home furnished with authentic artifacts, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time. A water-powered gristmill, herb garden, blacksmith shop, a school house and other settings are offered in this educational attraction. The younger ones can enjoy an interactive display at Pepper’s Place, where they can discover, touch and try anything inside and outside of the cabin!

 

  1. Fort Worth Zoo

Why We Love It: “One to check off the bucket list!” is a way to describe this zoo. An educational extravaganza – don’t miss the live shows from the Animal Outreach staff, providing information about various Texas animals in the outdoor learning theater. An express train, carousel, petting corral, and rock climbing wall are just a few of the attractions to visit in between visiting all of the 540 different species of animals. Birds, mammals, fish and reptiles span the area for viewing pleasure with an optional tram ride for an easier on the feet experience. Don’t miss the new Savannah exhibit where you can feed an adorable giraffe!

Looking for high-quality childcare? Our award-winning nanny agency and sitter service is here to help! Check out everything our Memberships have to offer. Our nannies and sitters can take kids on pre-approved outings to these, and other kids activities in DFW.

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Honorable Mentions: Grapevine Vintage Railroad (especially at Christmastime!) and Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show

Content enthusiastically approved by Co-Founder and Momtrepreneur, Rosalind Prather. Writing accredited to Kayla Formalejo, Trusting Connections Intern.

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4th Annual Girl Scouts Cookie Sale Event

Thin Mints, Samoas, and S’mores, Oh My!

Trusting Connections is keeping the tradition alive by hosting their 4th Annual Girl Scouts Cookie Sale Event!

With the “biggest girl-led entrepreneurship program” happening soon, we are excited to host our annual event for all of our fellow Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona.

This event is aimed at supporting and encouraging young girls in their efforts to learn business and leadership skills. And this year, we hope to inspire more girls scouts than ever!

We Made A Promise

On Thursday, February 7, 2019, Co-Founders Rosalind Prather and Caroline Wesnitzer, vow to purchase cookies from every girl scout that visits between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm. In addition to Trusting Connections, we have other female business owners who will be participating in this year’s event.

Trusting Connections would like to give a huge shoutout to Mary Cliff, owner of Our Play Place, Jayne Henninger from Remedy Intelligent Staffing, Beth Dannheim of American Family Insurance, Holly von Guilleaume, Co-Founder of DSA Vacations and Moms Making Six Figures Partner, and Angela Gange, Senior Partner of Moms Making Six Figures and Founder of TLG Partnerships who have joined to help support our Tucson girl scouts for this upcoming event!

Keeping the Tradition Alive

This year, the event will be held at the Girl Scout offices on Broadway. In the spirit of the educational purpose of this program, girls – individually or in groups, will be asked to give a brief sales pitch to TC Co-Founders before being invited to draw from a jar that will contain notes indicating how many boxes the agency will purchase from one to up to 25 boxes. Signs, posters, and jingles are welcome, so come prepared! Other businesses have pledged to extend the same offer or similar offers. Unlike previous years, Girl Scouts will need to bring the cookies to the event.

Refreshments and snacks will be available along with a fun arts and crafts activity. We expect a huge turnout this year, so please plan to arrive early to avoid a long wait time.

For questions or media inquiries, please email info@trustingconnections.com.

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TC’s Top 10 Picks for Kids Activities in Phoenix

Looking for the best kids activities in Phoenix? Search no further! Our childcare experts have narrowed your choices down to our Top 10 favorites for locals and visitors alike.

  1. LEGOLAND Discovery Center

Why We Love It: LEGOS® GALORE! Get ready to enter the land of Legos® and watch, build and play in all 10 of the different attractions offered. Spark your little builder’s imagination by walking through MINILAND® – a town built from over a million different bricks, making up interactive play towers, airships and city landscape. Next, race your speedy Lego® car at the tracks, garden at the DUPLO® farm, or get tips and tricks on building at the Creative Workshop. Finally, don’t forget to visit Olivia, Emma, Mia and Andrea at Lego® Friends Heartlake City or explore the extensive Dino exhibit! Once you think you’ve seen it all, encourage your kiddo to run around on the jungle gym with the other little builders and afterwards, enjoy a carefully crafted treat at the Café.

 

2. Scottsdale’s McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

Why We Love It: Spark your long-forgotten love of getting your hands and feet dirty. See the world from the eyes of your children again. At this 30-acre railroad park, there’s plenty of room for running around and blowing off some steam (pun intended). Bring your train lovers to explore the museum with model trains and a full-sized train on site to gawk over. Don’t forget to board the miniature train-ride afterwards to make it a full experience. Say yes to a beautiful day in the sunniest parts of Arizona. And make sure you’re on your best behavior, or else the “Sheriff” might take you to “jail”! In addition to the two shaded playgrounds, there’s a mini Western town with a stagecoach, jail and a general store. A carousel, snack bars, souvenir shops, ramadas – there’s nothing this park doesn’t have.

 

3. i.d.e.a Museum

Why We Love It: Museum? More like an indoor playground built for adventure! Spark and satisfy curiosity and get those creative juices flowing by exploring, creating and discovering through one, or all, of the multi-themed hands-on activities and imaginative “towns” available. Try ARTVILLE to explore and discover through this tactile and imaginative play. Fascination always comes with construction, and here they offer the opportunity to become a real-life builder. Construct and design structures, buildings and bridges at the HUB. Then, geek out with your little one and engage in the interactive Solar System exhibit. This exhibit is created with science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Finally, enjoy one of the special exhibits such as Infant Messy Creations Series for sensory exploration. We all know how hard it is to enforce “keep your hands to yourself”!

 

4. OdySea Aquarium 

Why We Love It: This will have people of all ages mesmerized and amazed! Lots of energy and boundless curiosity? Don’t miss out on a perfect family-outing where you’ll get the most bang for your buck, with displays ranging from captivating to informational. OdySea is the largest marine aquarium in the Southwest, spanning over 200,000 square feet, holding 2M gallons of water! There are over 30,000 animals and 500 different species in 50 exhibits to keep your attention. Give your kiddos the opportunity to see live marine-life when pictures from a book come to life: exhibits including penguins, sea turtles, jellyfish and countless more.

Tour guides span the area with knowledgeable facts and answers ready to questions. If that’s not enough, there are special tours available such as the Shark Tour, exploring all about sharks from a behind the scenes look and visiting the kitchen to learn what they eat and specifics about veterinary care.

 

5. Butterfly Wonderland

Why We Love It: This place is truly a “wonder”land. Start with the educational and moving 3D film about the flight and plight of the Monarch Butterflies. Afterwards, watch the beautiful butterflies dry their wings in the Emergence Gallery and follow them into the largest Rainforest Conservatory in the United States. Then, prepare to be transported into a serene and surreal world where you will find yourself amongst over 3,000 free-flying butterflies of various species from around the world, fluttering between the lush tropical plants and flowers.

Keep the camera handy! You’ll want to capture this one-of-a-kind experience by the dozens; worthy of its own album. This is a great way to get the little ones to move slowly and if they stand still long enough, a butterfly hitch-hiker might land on a shoulder. The fun doesn’t stop there though. Get an up-close and educational experience with the Rainforest Reptile and Amphibian exhibit. Then, see the Honey Bee Extravaganza and the large Aquariums filled with African Cichllids, Amazon Pacu fish and other colorful exotic fish.

 

6. Children’s Museum of Phoenix

Why We Love It: This museum is better described as the Children’s Playhouse of Phoenix! You can entertain littles or bigs with three floors of nonstop fun. Each floor has a baby zone and a big kid zone for safe play. A giant jungle gym treehouse made of recycled materials encompasses the first floor for climbing, hopping, skipping, and sliding. Next, take the kiddos upstairs to the second floor for more focus-based activities like arts and crafts, creating/building and learning stations. Keep exploring to find all the hits: a grocery store, a “house” area with baby dolls, a pizza shop, a noodle forest, a racetrack, and a tricycle carwash. Mini games, workshops and magic shows – even the parents will find themselves wanting to come back!

 

7. Arizona Museum of Natural History

Why We Love It: Listen up, Arizonians and visitors! The perfect way to learn the history of how this state came to be through the eyes of the Natives is at the Arizona Museum of Natural History. Not only will your little ones learn in an educational and fun way, but you’ll probably gain some insight to history even you never knew before. Explore the Anthropology Section to learn about the daily habits and living techniques of the early Arizona settlers. Take a step back in time and see all of the different fossils of dinosaurs, fish and wildlife. With over 50,000 historic objects in 7 different collections, you and your little ones will have plenty to see!

 

8. Musical Instrument Museum

Why We Love It: Make some memories at the Musical Instrument Museum! There is a variety of classes for all different age levels. Mini music makers up to age five have the opportunity to play, sing and dance with each other. Or, explore the different cultures that make up the beauty of music from around the world. Plan your visit during the special events to experience one-of-a-kind concert. However, a spectacular collection of instruments is always on display. Your kids will not only be immersed in the music. They will also learn music history and be introduced to tunes from different continents.

 

9. iFLY Phoenix Indoor Skydiving

Why We Love It:  Calling all thrill-seekers, ages 3-103! Ever want to know what it’s like to fly? Ever want to skydive, but don’t want to jump out of a big airplane? Or, if you’re just looking for some good ol’ excitement, here it is! A dream becomes a reality as you float on a smooth cushion of air in the Wind Tunnel at iFLY, an indoor Phoenix Indoor Skydiving arena. The expertly trained and certified Bodyflight instructors will guide you through the fully controlled “flying” adventure.

Feeling really brave? Also available for the ultimate thrill, is iFLY VR with the rush of skydiving from a 13,000 feet free-fall with Virtual Reality technology, set in various spectacular locations. Some events are custom designed for individuals with physical and cognitive challenges.

 

10. As You Wish

Why We Love It: Pottery and paint, this is arts and crafts made easy and fun for the whole family. To start, choose from a wide variety of creative pottery options: plates, platters, photo holders, planters, bowls, cups, wall hangings, animals, characters and more. What seems like an unlimited selection of colors of paint line the walls, along with brushes and stencils. Then get to painting and make them your own – the limit of your imagination is the only limit! After the masterpiece is done baking, return and see your little ones beam with joy and pride when they receive their finished creation! Classes and workshops are available for those who want to get a little more fancy. Big groups and party events are encouraged – the more the merrier!

Looking for high quality child care? Our nannies and sitters are your gateway to kid-free time. But that doesn’t mean your kiddos have to miss out. Our nannies and sitters can take kids on pre-approved outings to enjoy these and other kids activities in Phoenix.  If you live in Phoenix, check out everything our memberships have to offer. Just visiting? Our Resort and Hotel Sitters are the perfect addition to your vacation.

More Kids Activities in Phoenix…

Honorable Mention: Our Co-Founder, Rosalind Prather, raves about Makutu’s Island: “My kids beg to drive all the way up to Chandler just for this. This massive indoor jungle gym is fashioned like a sprawling tree. It’s imaginative, great exercise and loads of adventurous fun. My husband and I even crawl through the tunnels and go down the slides, which really makes the girls giggle.”

Content enthusiastically approved by Co-Founder and local Momtrepreneur, Rosalind Prather Writing accredited to Kayla Formalejo, Trusting Connections Intern

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