jessicabecker
Jessica Becker has been living in the Valley of the Sun for eleven years and very much enjoys missing out on the Iowa winters that she grew up in. She is the mother of three extremely energetic boys (6, 4 and 2) and wife to her wonderful husband of seven years, Mark. She is a former elementary teacher turned stay at home mom and editor for SMB. She loves to spend time reading good books, running outside, barre classes, drinking iced lattes or champagne, trying out new recipes for her family, and coming up with creative activities to keep her boys busy.
Letter to Santa {Printable}
A simple and fun printable for your children's letter to Santa Claus!
If your kids are young like mine, and not quite up to writing a full letter or note on their own, here is your...
Shop Local: New Mom & Baby Gear
There are literally HUNDREDS of items you can add to a baby registry. Just walk into any store and you can see there is no shortage of choices for everything from clothes to toys....
Holiday Happenings 2016
The best festivities, parades and so much more in the Scottsdale/Phoenix Valley!
Costco Mom Hour 2016 {Re-Cap}
Who was able to join us last week for our 2016 #CostcoMomHour? We were so excited that Costco opened their doors an hour early for our readers! Moms (and dads, grandparents, friends...) had the...
A Dad’s take on Paternity Leave
You want to know what is AMAZING? Paternity leave. Yes, a mother’s time off is first and foremost when it comes to importance on the postpartum scale, but there is something to be said...
Costco Mom Hour – What you Need to Know!
We are looking forward to #CostcoMomHour this Friday, November 4th at 9am! Costco has not only agreed to open their doors an hour early for Scottsdale Moms Blog readers and their families, but promises a great morning for...
From the Editor’s Desk: Halloween!
It is time for all things Halloween! These are some of our favorite posts on everything from DIY costumes and decor to scare free stories for kids.
Fight Like a Mother: Supporting “Look Good, Feel Better”
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place every October and this year we are thrilled to be partnering with Ink to the People to offer our readers an opportunity to join SMB and more...
Costco Mom Hour ~ Scottsdale
Costco Mom Hour – the holiday shopping event of the season is fast-approaching!!
Join Scottsdale Moms Blog and Costco to get a head start on holiday shopping (or just pick up some staples!) BEFORE they open...
Britax B-Ready: The Stroller that Grows with your Family
What features do you look for in a stroller? For me, it's one that is easy to use and that will last me a long time. This is why I absolutely love the Britax...
AZ Mom’s Guide to the month of October
Fall is officially here! We will gladly welcome the 80 degree weather and pretend that it's boots and scarves weather while eating everything pumpkin. Here is a round up of October events to plan...
Mom’s Night Out at The Scottsdale Resort re-cap
Who else had a wonderful time at our Mom's Night Out this week? We were so lucky to have The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch as our hosts for the evening. Our attendees were able to lounge around the resorts beautiful pool area.
From the Editor’s Desk: DIY Projects
This month we are talking DIY projects! Our contributors have shared lots of simple projects over the years, how to make everything from bows to curtains. Things that are actually do-able and may even make your life a tad bit easier in the long run.
SMB Fall Guide in AZ ~ FREE Download!
Ok, fall is almost here, kids are back to school, the days are slightly cooler. We are so excited to get outside and celebrate all things FALL in AZ!
We created the SMB Fall in AZ Guide,...
AZ Mom’s Guide to the Month of September
September is here! Want to make some plans for your family this month? We have some great family friendly Scottsdale September events listed below, some free - but all sure to be a...
Embracing the end of my Pregnancy
As of writing this, I am about a week and a half out from my due date with baby number 3, and already I have mom guilt. Guilt that I didn’t enjoy this pregnancy...
Friday Favorites {Jessica}
Hello! I’m Jessica and this week it’s my turn to share some of my Friday Favorites. I took a look at my daily life and routine and tried to decide, of all things I use,...
Best of Back to School ~ 2016
Best of back to school 2016 edition is here! We have rounded up some awesome local businesses to find great deals and after school activities.
From the Editor’s Desk: Breastfeeding Q & A
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month so we are re-posting our series to answer all of your breastfeeding questions from a certified lactation consultant
AZ Mom’s guide to the month of August
Yes, it's still summer. It's still hot. But there is lots to do in the Phoenix Valley this month! Indoor and outdoor entertainment and family friendly experiences, take a look below at some August...
Local Getaway: FireSky Resort & Spa {Special Discount}
Thank you to FireSky Resort who invited my family and I to stay for an evening and try the Taggia restaurant! All opinions expressed are my own.
Located right in Old Town Scottsdale is a...
From the Editor’s Desk: Summer Recipes
No one is interested in turning on the oven or lighting up the grill during an Arizona summer. Here are some of our favorite simple summer recipes.
Top 4 Reasons we LOVE Sunsational Swim School
This is a sponsored post for Sunsational Swim School, we received private lessons in exchange for this post, but all opinions expressed are my own.
It's swim season, and as parents our number one priority...
Happy 4th of July!
We hope you all have a safe and happy 4th of July this year!
Where to see FIREWORKS tonight....
Fourth of July at the D-backs Game vs. Padres
Location: Chase Field
Time: Tailgate starts at 5 p.m., game starts...
Restaurant Snapshot {California Pizza Kitchen}
Our SMB team was recently invited to California Pizza Kitchen (Biltmore location) to try out some of their newer menu items and take a look at their newly remodeled space, and let me tell...
Special Deals from SEALIFE and LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER
When you are looking for a great way to stay out of the heat and have fun with your family, look no further than SeaLife and Legoland Discovery Center. They are both indoor spaces located across...