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.
Dinner with the Family in Phoenix | Red Lobster
I want to send out a big thank you to the Red Lobster on Cactus Road by Paradise Valley Mall. They sent me a gift card to check out their newly redesigned restaurant and...
Ideas for End of School Year Teacher Gifts
The end of the school year is right around the corner (small tear rolls down my cheek), and it is about time that I start planning for my children’s teacher gifts. These are my...
PVMOM “All Things For Kids” Spring Sale
Mark your calendars for the PVMOM Spring Sale coming up on April 28th, 2012. There will be about 20,000 items for sale to the public, including gently-used infant, children, and maternity clothing, strollers, highchairs,...
Mommy SOS | Birthday Party Etiquette
I am calling out to all Scottsdale Moms Blog readers for your take on birthday party etiquette! I have three children that are close in age. Between two separate kindergarten classes, a preschool class,...
Top 5 Date Night Restaurants – Phoenix Metro Area
One thing I wish my husband and I did more often, but rarely fit into our schedule, is date nights. About once every other month or so, we leave the kids with a sitter...
Broken or Scratched DVDs? Send Them to the Disney DVD Replacement Program
My kids love to do things “all by themselves” and this includes putting their DVD movies in and out of the player. Thus it is no surprise to anyone that we have quite a...
Mmmm . . . Chocolate: Glendale Chocolate Affair This Weekend!
If you are looking for something super fun this weekend to enjoy this beautiful weather we have going on, I have to suggest the Glendale Chocolate Affair. This is a free event located in...
Free Train Rides Every Sunday!
If you are looking for something to do on Sunday that is sure to delight your children (and is practically FREE), you have to check out Maricopa Live Steamers’ Adobe Western Railroad in North...
Studio Movie Grill $2 Weekend Movie Matinée
Now that the holiday excitement is starting to wear off, what better way to spend a day than the movies? I am always looking for things to do with the kids on the weekend,...
Christmas Traditions: Kids and Crafts
This is my favorite time of the year! Every year from Halloween to New Year’s Day is so crazy busy, but so much fun, especially once you have children. I think it is very...
Fun Family Farmer’s Market at City North
Every third Sunday of the month, City North holds the largest Farmer’s market in Phoenix on the main street. There are a ton of booths with everything you would expect to find at a...
Running Diaries: The Labor & Delivery of a Half Marathon
Last month we brought you the half-marathon training stories of two of our Scottsdale Moms Blog contributors. Last Sunday they each completed the Susan G. Komen Women's Half Marathon in Phoenix, and today we...
New to Arizona or Just Looking for Some New Ideas? Top Ten Things to...
A couple of weeks ago I received an email from a reader new to Arizona. She was looking for things to do with her kids in Arizona. I told her about a couple of...
Running Diaries: My Road to a Half Marathon
Not one but TWO of our fabulous SMB Contributors are running the upcoming Susan G. Komen Women’s Half Marathon. Today you'll hear both their stories about training for the race. Read on for Angela's,...
Superstition Farm
The hint of Fall is in the air and, thanks to the cooler weather, I can’t wait to do all of the fun outdoor activities we have been missing for months. The kids have...
“All Things For Kids” Sale
Mark your calendars for the PVMOM Fall/Winter Sale coming up on September 24, 2011. Check out their Facebook page for more information (PVMOM Fall/Winter Sale). You will find 20,000 items for sale to the public, including gently-used...
Ten Locations for a Scottsdale Birthday Party
If you are planning your child’s first birthday or you already have a couple under your belt, here are some ideas for birthday parties (because I don’t know about you, but having little to...
Kids’ Classes in Phoenix – Music Together
If you have been thinking about signing up for a mommy and me class to check out with your child (or children), I want to recommend Music Together as one of the best kids’ classes...
Kids Eat Free in Phoenix
I came across this great website (KidsEatFor.com) that lists a ton of restaurants in Phoenix and surrounding cities that offer free (or cheap) kids meals with each purchase of an adult meal. I have three...
Three Phoenix Bakeries Compared| Let Us Eat Cake!
Every birthday or special event that rolls around, I always stress about where to buy the cake. I haven’t found any true bakeries close to my house in North Scottsdale. All of the fabulous...
Four Fabulous Things to do in and around Scottsdale
In honor of my brother’s wedding in a few weeks, I am writing a blog post about something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue . . .and of course they are all...
Dining Out In Scottsdale With the Kids
I have a love/hate relationship with dining out with the kids. On the one hand, I love saving my kitchen the mess of cooking for the family, and having someone else make the meals...
Juniper Well Ranch – Phoenix Family Weekend Away
In a hidden spot two hours outside of Phoenix, we found the cutest place to take the family for a weekend away. It has a little something for the kids, a little something for...
Things to do in Scottsdale with the Kids – Favorite Spots
Five years ago when the OBGYN said it’s twins and then proceeded to tell me and my husband about PVMOM, a local multiples club, I had no idea how great of a resource the...
Drop in Day Cares in Scottsdale
Let’s talk about a Scottsdale Mom’s saving grace. In my house we call it KidsPark. There are a couple of these “drop in daycare” places around the Valley. If you have not been to...
Harkins Summer Movie Fun 2011
One-hundred degree days and the kids out of school are right around the corner. What better way to spend one of those hot days each week than sitting in an air conditioned movie theater...