WANTED: Pedicure Reviews

Mother's Day and summer are just around the corner and that equals two popular reasons to get a pedicure. But which salons have the best service?  I recently had a pedicure where I had to pay extra for a heel scrub.  Is that standard now?  With the risk of staff infections, being cut, and being overcharged, help YumaMom.com gather the scoop on the best places to go.  

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Hot Air Balloon Rides

Tranquility Sensations - Balloons Over Yuma offers hot air balloon rides complete with a champagne brunch for morning flights or champagne dinner for evening flights.  You will also recieve a flight certificate suitable for framing.  While this adventure costs about $150 per person (click here for more information on their flights and prices), this is a once of a life time opportunity.  It also makes for a wonderful gift!!  Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, in-laws, or any other special occasion.

If you're military and moving this summer, you're running out of time to cross this off your bucket list before you leave Yuma.  Check out their military rates!

You can follow them on Facebook too.

(Thanks Christina S. for telling me about this!)

Doody Free - Yuma's pet waste removal service

Not able to clean up after your pet?  Then Doody Free Yuma is here to help.  Their website includes prices, so you'll know what to expect.  What I love about this company is that all the waste that is collected is recycled and and processed in order to help the environment (okay, I think it's cool that they're green, but not sure how they "recycle" doggie poo - lol!).

Thank you to Elle W. for passing along the information on this service.  She says it been a great service for her while her husband has been deployed.

Yuma's Best 2009

The Yuma Sun just published the results of their "Yuma's Best 2009" winners.  Here is a sample of some of the winners.  Be sure to check out the full list of winners here.

Best Annual Event/Festival: Midnight at the Oasis Car Show

Best Free Entertainment: MCAS Air Show

Best Family Dining: Applebee's Bar & Grill

Best Restaurant for Kids: Chuck E. Cheese

Best Day Care Center: Cornerstone Preschool

Best Day Spa: Lotus Day Spa

Best Hair Salon: Vanity Hair

Best Photography Studios: Serendipity & Jennifer Blackwell Photography

Best Obstetrician Office: Women's Health Specialists

Best Hike: Telegraph Pass

Best Walk Jog: Smucker Park

For more information about this contest , click here.

Jennifer Vanston - Family Photographer

Jennifer Vanston, a mom of 2 and a military wife, recently moved to Yuma from Hawaii.  She's very excited about photographing Yuma families.  Check out her website to see her work, for prices and how to contact her.