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.
From the Editor’s Desk: Summer in AZ
It is officially summer in AZ. Take a look back at some archived posts to find great tips for beating the heat and having fun with your kids.
Celebrate Dad with our Father’s Day Printable
Father's Day is this weekend! Use our free Father's Day printable to have your kids tell dad how much they love him.....and maybe keep them busy long enough for you to drink your coffee??
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From the Editor’s Desk: Summer Vacation
Since launching in 2010, Scottsdale Moms Blog has been a wealth of information for local and visiting families. We have had so many contributors share their advice and tips for all things parenting and...
3 Ice Activities {to help cool you down}
Ice Excavation: Fill a plastic container with some water, ice and little toys you want the kids to “excavate,” the ice cubes will help mix things up and prevent all of the toys sinking...
Indoor Play Places {to beat the heat}
When the summer heat has you stuck indoors, but your own house is getting a bit too small (and messy!) pack up the kids and try out these great indoor spaces for big and...
CMBN & Food for the Hungry
City Moms Blog Network and sister sites all over the country are teaming with Food for the Hungry to give back and make a positive impact on our world. If you follow City Moms...
Dunkin’ Donuts Summer Special {Sponsored Post}
May marks the return of Dunkin' Donuts popular $1.49 medium iced coffee special!
Participating Phoenix-area locations know that busy moms need something to fuel up and keep cool running the kids around, that is why Dunkin'...
New to SMB: Calendar of Events
We are always working to improve our site and listen to the feedback we get from our readers. Our latest project is a new Calendar of Events!
You can find the calendar under the SMB...
Not all Pregnancies are Created Equal {Differences between Pregnancy #1 & #3)
We are lucky enough to be blessed with baby #3 joining our family this summer and as I get bigger and more uncomfortable, I keep thinking about the differences between pregnancy #1 and #3...
Mom’s Night Out! {The Capital Grille Biltmore}
**SOLD OUT** We are so excited to see those of you that got tickets! If you didn't get one this time, we hope to see you next time and be sure to subscribe to...
Music Together in Phoenix {Sing, Dance, & Play}
All children are musical! They can learn to sing and keep a beat and have confidence in their abilities. Music Together in Phoenix is the perfect place for your children to nurture this musical...
The New Look of Scottsdale Moms Blog
We have some exciting news!
Scottsdale Moms Blog is now officially a part of the City Moms Blog Network, a team of nationwide "moms blog" sites working together to bring our local moms the best of...
New Mom SOS: Activities with your Newborn
Welcome to Motherhood! It is an exciting, overwhelming and love-filled stage of life. Enjoy your time with your newborn, get lots of snuggles and relaxing in while they are still little (and immobile). Though...
Preschool Activities to do at Home
My kids are in preschool very part time right now, which means that they spend the majority of their time with me. I try not to get all "they are going to fall behind"...
Cupcakes & Crafting
We recently had a holiday party to thank and celebrate our Scottsdale Moms Blog writers. They are the voices behind our blog and every month they are sharing their lives with us. Sometimes they make...
Kids Imaginative Dinosaur Figures {REVIEW}
There is nothing more popular at our house than dinosaur figures.
My kids were so excited to receive this set of dinosaur figures from Kids Imaginative to review! The set came with twelve figurines...
Join us for a ZOO WALK!
For our December play date we are going to meet at the Phoenix Zoo and do a fun Zoo Walk!
Date: Thursday, December 10
Time: Meet from 9-9:15 am
Where: We will meet on the bridge before...
Activities to Keep the Kids Busy this Thanksgiving
I have to admit, I really love Thanksgiving and the whole to-do of cooking a big meal for family and friends. I enjoy spending the day carefully preparing all of the sides and dishes...
Forget the Oven and Put Your Turkey in the Crock Pot
The holiday season has officially started and if you are intimidated (like me) by the thought of cleaning, brining and the all day commitment of cooking a turkey this Thanksgiving, I suggest you re-think...
Invisible Image Photography {Special Discount}
Getting new family photos is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season.
I love to see how my kids have grown and changed and I love to see our bond captured in...
SEA LIFE Spooktacular Events
Fall brings with it festivals and pumpkin patches galore, but one place you may not think of for some frightening fun is SEA LIFE Arizona.
This October 10 – 31, SEA LIFE spooktacular events will be...
Entertainment in One Small Pouch: Travel Activity Packs
Our travel activity packs are a staple for long trips.
We have spent a lot of time on airplanes over the last eight years. All of our family and many of our friends live out...
Time to Unwind: Great Books for Moms
I have loved reading my entire life. It is my way to wind down at the end of the day and forget about whatever my current stresses in life are.
Reading is a way for...
Parent Resource: Expect More AZ
Expect More Arizona is an organization that is dedicated to seeing that every child in Arizona has access to world class education, starting in the early years and all the way through college. They...
Restaurant Snapshot {MAD Greens}
Are you looking for a place to eat fast, fresh and healthy?
Then MAD Greens has you covered! This company started in Colorado to help people eat better and bring them food made from locally...
Shopping & Champagne {Mom’s Night Out!}
Are you in need of some girl time?
Join us for a Mom's Night Out at Athleta in Kierland Commons this Wednesday night (September 9) for some shopping & champagne!
Athleta is a clothing brand that is...
Restaurant Snapshot {Snooze}
Snooze is an amazing breakfast joint and they just opened their first Scottsdale location this past week in Kierland Commons. It has a casual and friendly atmosphere with food that will definitely leave you...
Back 2 School {Crane Humidifiers}
Back to School also means back to germs. Kids get sick and there is not much we can do to prevent it. But there are things we can do to relive their symptoms and...
Best of Back 2 School {U Konserve}
For many families back to school means back to packing lunches. That can also mean a lot of waste from packaging and lots of money spent on disposable bags. This is where U Konserve...
Both Feet In: Living & Loving a Life in Arizona
For a long time I felt like I had one foot in the Arizona door and one foot out, ready to move at a moment’s notice to the nearest city that would get me...