Angela Barako
Angela Barako has loved living in Scottsdale for the last 22 years with her husband, Tom and three daughters (plus two dogs). Angela is the co-owner of Phoenix Moms, Scottsdale Moms and Flagstaff Mom Collective. Plus she had been a member of the Scottsdale team as a contributor since 2011. She reads lots of books, is a big college football fan (Go Big Red and Sun Devils!), likes cooking, loves Pilates, sometimes attempts to garden, and is addicted to reality TV.
Photography Guide 2021/22
We love a good family photo, new baby announcement and even a fun boudoir image. Here are our favorite local photographers to help you connect with these talented businesses.
Also be sure to read through...
Organic Local Cleaning Company {Plus Discount Code & Giveaway}
The holidays are right around the corner and we are expecting a full house this Thanksgiving and I am doing everything I can to get the house ready for all.of.it. One area that we...
Top 3….AZ (October 2021)
In this series we'll tell you about the top 3 new things we're loving in AZ. New places and activities are popping up around town all the time. Follow along for new restaurants, recipes,...
Shine Your Light- Share the Power of Positive Thinking with Flashcards for Kids {giveaway}
Shine Your Light is a brand new, local company that we are excited to introduce you to. The family-run, kid-owned business, was created for children to help teach positivity, self-esteem and confidence.
The tools include...
Fun Fantasy Dinner for the Whole Family
Scottsdale Moms and family had such a blast at Medieval Times in Scottsdale last weekend enjoying a fun fantasy dinner.
I remember going to Medieval Times when I was a kid. We would go to...
Hopdoddy {burgers for the whole family}
The Scottsdale Moms team was invited by Hopdoddy to try out their delicious burgers and fun variety of french fries and sweet potato fries. It was so nice for our team to get together...
Top 3…AZ (September 2021)
In this series we'll tell you about the top 3 new things we're loving in AZ. New places and activities are popping up around town all the time. Follow along for new restaurants, recipes,...
Top 3….AZ {August 2021}
In this series we'll tell you about the top 3 new things we're loving in AZ. New places and activities are popping up around town all the time. Follow along for new restaurants, recipes,...
Top 3….AZ {July 2021}
In this series we'll tell you about the top 3 new things we're loving in AZ. Follow along this summer for new restaurants, recipes, experiences and other things you're sure to love.
Koibito Poke -...
Bloom re-cap event {videos available}
We were so excited to see all the attendees at our 2021 virtual Bloom Event earlier last month.
We owe a huge thank you to all off our sponsors and speakers who participated in the...
Top 3…..AZ {June 2021}
In this series we'll tell you about the top 3 new things we're loving in AZ. Follow along this summer for new restaurants, recipes, experiences and other things you're sure to love.
Gabriella's Contemporary American...
Family Friendly Events in and Around Scottsdale (June 2021)
June is here and the temps are starting to heat up. So that means more "morning only" outings and days at the pool are all in our future. We've got your list of things...
Bloom! {An event for new and expecting moms}
Are you a new mom or a soon to be mom? We would love for you to save the date on June 3rd for a virtual event created just for you!
Join us for Bloom...
Surviving Summer Guide 2021
We are so excited you found the Scottsdale Moms Guide to Surviving Summer. This is our 9th year of bringing you tips, tricks and things to do, all written to help YOU survive summer...
Family Friendly Events In and Around Scottsdale {May 2021}
We don't know about you all, but May is the busiest month of the year! All the end of the school year activities, sports tryouts for next year plus add in trying to spend...
2021 Guide to Mother’s Day Gifts: Something for Every Mom
Mother's Day is going to be here before we know it. And if you need to pick out some special Mother's Day gifts for yourself (or drop some hints) or shop for your mother...
Family Friendly Events In and Around Scottsdale {April 2021}
April might just be the most perfect month in Scottsdale. It isn't too hot and there are so many great activities outdoors! Enjoy the weather because the inferno of summer is coming!
Since summer is...
April Fools’ Day Pranks to Play on Your Kids {Family Friendly Fun}
Eeek April Fools' Day is just a few days away, so here are a few simple April Fools jokes that you can easily pull on your family.
Fake Bug behind the lamp shade. I just...
Easter Basket Ideas {2021}
Easter is just a few weeks away and we all know what that means....lots of chocolate bunnies, plastic grass everywhere and jelly beans. Here are a few new ideas of other items to put...
2021 Staycation Deals
Resort Summer prices come out mid May or early June. We do our best to update this page when we find great staycation deals, but check out each resort's website for the most updated...
Family Friendly Events In and Around Scottsdale {March 2021}
March is here. It is the best time of year to live in Phoenix!
St. Patrick's day is March 17th. Find those green shirts for the kids to wear early before they are all sold...
Family Friendly Events In and Around Scottsdale {February 2021}
February already!?! Happy Valentine's Day to everyone. We hope your whole month is filled with hearts, lots of love and chocolate!
This month we are excited to pick up our Valentine gifts from Sweetdees Bakeshop....
Creating a Post-Covid Bucket List!
It is now January and I fear a post-holiday depression (magnified by Covid restrictions and a year of cancelations) is going to take over my household.
The holiday excitement was truly magical this year. But...
Family Friendly Events In and Around Scottsdale {January 2021}
Welcome to the new year (phew we made it Scottsdale Moms)! The holidays are over and we are so excited to see what things 2021 will bring. And quite frankly, we can not WAIT...
Come Write for Scottsdale Moms! {Open Call for Contributors!}
We are looking for new & diverse contributors to expand our team of regular writers! We need local (Metro Phoenix area) moms who are passionate about our community and love to share stories and...
Favorite Things Guide {2020}
Favorite Things Guide 2020
This year is coming to an end and 2021 can't come soon enough. We wanted to finish the year with a little positivity by publishing our Favorite Things! Some of these...
5 Tips for Surviving Covid in Your House
Two weeks ago my youngest daughter started feeling sick. Because we knew numbers were going up and there was a chance she was exposed, we got her tested immediately with a rapid test.
Shortly after...
Thank you Thursday {November 2020} Crafting at home
Thank You Thursday {November Edition}
Thank You Thursday is a {sometimes} monthly Scottsdale Moms series. Our team is so LUCKY to receive products, try new local venues, and hear about new things to do all...
Creating Christmas Magic
This year the holiday season is going to look very different than previous years. There will be no holiday parties on our calendar, less crowded events, and a ton more time at home with...
Holiday & Christmas Events Guide 2020
This year is definitely going to look different than previous holiday seasons, but we all should celebrate the season (the safest way possible). Time to pack up the family (plus masks!), head out to...