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.
Visiting the National Parks for FREE
Do you have a fourth grader? Did you know that if you do, you can get your whole family into a ton of National Parks for free? This includes National Historic Sites and Waters too!
Thanks...
New & Notable in AZ {spin class}
Last week I tried a fun, exciting and super-hard spin class with Diane at the DC Ranch Village. Three days later, my legs still hurt going up and down the stairs {talk about a tough...
Storage options for all of that stuff! {sponsored post}
Arizona storage options
Adding kids to your life also means adding a bunch of stuff to your house. I didn't want to get rid of the baby swing and all the gear just because the...
Mother’s Day Event {plus a special SMB coupon!)
Mother's Day Event!
Are you looking for a unique way to celebrate Mother’s Day this year? The Gildan Esprit de She is hosting a Duathlon and 5k in Tempe on May 8th.
This is an opportunity...
Drexyl at Gainey Village {new restaurant opening!!}
Have you seen that there is a new restaurant in the Scottsdale Shops at Gainey Village called Drexyl? It just opened a few weeks ago and the Scottsdale Moms Blog team was invited to...
Sunday Meal Planning Series {Christmas Breakfast}
I love making an indulgent, yummy breakfast for Christmas morning.
Christmas music is playing, the kids open all of their presents by 6am and are busy with their new toys. We have nothing to do...
SMB Holiday Gift Guide {Dads….what to get, where to go}
Buying holiday presents for our husbands and fathers can be one of the trickiest gifts to buy.
We found that electronics is the most coveted gift that you can give the men in your life this...
SMB Holiday Gift Guide {Hostess Gifts}
All this week we have been featuring the best gifts! Holiday shopping can be stressful and we want to share our favorite gifts for giving, to make it a little easier for you to...
Santa HQ is coming to town….{a magical experience for your family}
Have your little ones been naughty or nice this year?
Santa is making his list and your kids are going to want to be first in line! Two Arizona valley malls are featuring a HGTV Santa...
How to appreciate the AZ Fall weather {20 ways}
November is here. Phew. We have had 5 months of hot, sweaty days and it is time to celebrate the cooler AZ Fall weather before summer weather starts again.
Here are twenty {20!!} fun things you...
Shipt | Delivered groceries right to your door {sponsored post}
Have you heard of Shipt? They are BRAND NEW to Arizona and we are so excited that they are here!
Shipt is a subscription grocery delivery service that delivers Fry's Foods groceries within a couple of...
Salut Kitchen Bar {a review}
Are you looking for a fun, unique place for your next mom’s night out or date night?
Scottsdale Moms Blog contributors were so lucky to be invited to try Salut Kitchen Bar, a wine bar...
A water bottle that helps you reach your health goals {a review}
It is no secret that drinking lots of water is good for you. It is not always easy to get in the required amount of ounces every day. I recently started drinking at least...
Cooler temps, everything pumpkin &……flu shots?!?
It is that time of year again! Every year about this time I start thinking and planning my strategy. No, I am not talking about the Starbucks line for Pumpkin Spice Latte. I am...
Vegetable Spiralizer | A mom’s review
Sponsored post: A WonderVeg Vegetable Spiralizer was provided at a discounted rate to the contributor in exchange for her review. But all opinions are her own.
Try the new trend of spiralizing veggies for a healthy...
Freshly Meals {Healthy Meals Made Easy}
A few weeks ago I had the honor of trying a new, local company called Freshly!
Have you tried it yet? They ship fresh, healthy meals in refrigerated boxes directly to your door.
And when I...
4 Things that Will Change Your Life {No Joke!}
I love discovering new places to go, things to do and fads to try. It might just be my thing. Once I find something new that I absolutely LOVE, I have to tell everyone about...
Best of Back 2 School {Music Together®}
Scottsdale Moms Blog has been big fans of Music Together for many years. We love them and we are excited to bring you this giveaway just in time for their fall classes!
Music Together is a fantastic organization...
New Natural Grocers Opens in Scottsdale
A fabulous grocery store chain based out of Colorado, called Natural Grocers is opening it's first Scottsdale location this week! How exciting for all of us!
A few of Scottsdale Moms Blog contributors had the...
Cooking Classes For Adults & Kids {local food finds}
Have you been to Sweet Basil?
Just this past month my two nine year olds attended the cooking camp at Sweet Basil on Scottsdale Road. If you have not been there, you have to check it out!
You...
The Best Family Activity {you might not know about}
We all want to raise children who grow into adults that are compassionate and understand the needs of others.
For years, I have wanted to expose the kids to the reality that is found in food banks, orphanages...
A Sedona Resort Getaway {perfect for a girls’ trip}
If you attended our Mom's Night Out Event at Pinspiration last month, you might have been the lucky lady who won a one night staycation at Kimpton's Amara Resort & Spa in Sedona!
We are...
Summer Mom Versus Reality
Every spring as the number of school days left starts to dwindle down, I make the BEST plans for summer. I have visions in my head of my children not only sitting down every day to...
New and Noteworthy Scottsdale {Summer Edition}
There are so many new businesses, restaurants and shops popping up all over Scottsdale. And summer is the prime time to explore these locations!
Here is a list highlighting some great local businesses YOU should check out!
Modern...
Sunday Meal Planning Series {eating Paleo with kids}
My husband and I have been eating healthier. Cutting out the carbs. And trying to eat as clean as possible. Basically we have been eating a modified Paleo diet.
It has been great, but....we have...
Planning for an Arizona summer {Five tips you need to know}
Summer vacation is almost here and there is no better time to start planning for the endless, hot summer days with the kiddos.
Truly, I LOVE my children. I just love them more when they...
SMB Summer Camp Recommendations!
Spring break is over, so you know what that means! Summer is right around the corner and we should start planning our camp schedules before the kids are out from school with NOTHING to do.
My camp...
SMB Guide to Surviving Summer {advertising opportunity}
Hey SMB readers and local businesses! We are getting ready to launch our third annual Scottsdale Moms Blog Guide to Surviving Summer next month (yes, I am sorry, but summer is almost here...)
The Guide...
Christ Church School {Education for the 21st Century}
Are you looking for a new school for your child? Christ Church School is a private preschool and elementary school (16 months through 4th Grade) located in Paradise Valley that focuses on a personalized style of instruction.
What...
Rainbow Loom Bands {sponsored review}
I have a full blown Rainbow Loom ADDICT at my house.
My nine year old daughter is obsessed with all things Rainbow Loom. She watches YouTube videos and makes anything and everything out of those...