Joy Cherrick
Joy is the Co-founder of Scottsdale Moms Blog and absolutely loves living in Scottsdale with her hubby Kevin, their daughter Reagan (born August 2009) and their sons Elliot (born May 2011) and David (born December 2012). She is a lover of nature, a research analyst on all things related to life, a home manager, a home educator, a crafty art-eest, mommy, daughter and friend.
Babysitting in Scottsdale Part 1 – How much do you pay your sitter?
The greatest thing about Scottsdale Moms Blog is learning from other moms who live right next door. So, the burning question is: How much do you pay your babysitters?
We asked you; and we are...
MomSense: How to Buy a Minivan – Part 2
Last time, I told you about how Erin just broke down and bought a pre-owned minivan after battling her Suburban for several years. She shared tips with SMB on how to research which car is...
MomSense: How to Buy a Minivan – Part 1
mom·sen·se (mɒm sens) noun 1. practical motherly intelligence that is sensible or reasonable 2. a mother’s mental discernment, realization, or recognition – She has momsense. OR She used her momsense to determine that something was amiss.
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When it comes...
Swim Safely this Summer!
This week's MomSense comes from a Scottsdale Mom and Grandma, Darcy Kimmel with Family Matters, who after hearing of another child drowning here in Phoenix, she hid the key to their pool (she wouldn't...
Steph vs. Joy: How to feed a baby
{Joy} I love watching Reagan learn new skills! Eating solid food is no exception. I was surprised to learn that chewing is intuitive and that she learns so much just by watching someone else...
Steph vs. Joy: How to feed a baby
{Joy} I love watching Reagan learn new skills! Eating solid food is no exception. I was surprised to learn that chewing is intuitive and that she learns so much just by watching someone else...
Ideas for Buying Baby Shower Gifts
This past weekend Steph and I headed over to Moonbeams (at The Shops at Gainey Village) to find out what some of the most popular baby shower gifts are. Since I have several baby showers coming...
Ideas for Summer from Raising Arizona Kids Magazine Community
That sigh of relief that follows the kids finally being out of schools and your schedule being just a bit less frantic, only seems to last a moment doesn’t it? All it takes is...
MomSense: At the Phoenix Zoo
mom·sen·se (mɒm sens) noun 1. practical motherly intelligence that is sensible or reasonable 2. a mother’s mental discernment, realization, or recognition – She has momsense. OR She used her momsense to determine that something was amiss.
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This week's MomSense...
Steph vs. Joy: Cleaning the Kitchen
(Joy:) My inspiration for this weeks S vs. J episode came from my garbage disposal.
I have a knack for, shall we say, "over-exerting," my little friend down in the drain. I have called upon...
MomSense: Love and Logic with Twins
Whenever I meet someone with twins, I immediately feel as if I'm speaking to a superhuman. I can hardly imagine juggling two little beans all day - every day. I get just a little...
Volunteering with the Elderly
Just about two months ago, Reagan and I started volunteering together. You may think that 8 months old is too young to start volunteering, but I say we are never too young to learn...
Meet a Girlfriend for COFFEE (or tea)
Hey there Scottsdale! We just wanted to let you know that we are still friends after our little "Steph vs. Joy" battle! (Isn't it wonderful to embrace our differences!)
To prove it, we met for coffee...
MomSense: Struggles with Attachment in Adoption
mom·sen·se (mɒm sens) noun 1. practical motherly intelligence that is sensible or reasonable 2. a mother’s mental discernment, realization, or recognition – She has momsense. OR She used her momsense to determine that something was amiss.
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The past few...
Spring Dresses in the Shade
I watch both Reagan and Nora on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I've figured out how to wrangle them for small outings like this one. I grabbed two dresses, a blanket, a stroller and a camera...
MomSense: Foster Care Families
mom·sen·se (mɒm sens) noun 1. practical motherly intelligence that is sensible or reasonable 2. a mother’s mental discernment, realization, or recognition – She has momsense. OR She used her momsense to determine that something was amiss.
Last week, we heard...
MomSense: Growing Your Family Through Adoption
mom·sen·se (mɒm sens) noun 1. practical motherly intelligence that is sensible or reasonable 2. a mother’s mental discernment, realization, or recognition – She has momsense. OR She used her momsense to determine that something was amiss.
Meet Cate. Her MomSense...
Summer Camps 2010: 10 Camps that will blow your mind
When I think of "Summer Camp," I think of college-aged counselors, candy, swim-time, free-time, hop-scotch and bunk-beds. Sure, those camps are still around, but I'm fascinated by the non-traditional camps that expose children to...
Pregnancy + Chiropractor = Wonderful
When I broke down and finally went to see Dr. Jones I was almost 8 months into my pregnancy. What broke me was the zinger I got in my right leg and through my right hip...
Momsense: Volunteering in Old Town Scottsdale
mom·sen·se (mɒm sens) noun 1. practical motherly intelligence that is sensible or reasonable 2. a mother’s mental discernment, realization, or recognition – She has momsense. OR She used her momsense to determine that something was amiss.
I always wondered why...
Creating a Culture of Eating Well
I don't really like to cook.
I do not use my free time looking for new recipes to try, or get excited about crockery or kitchen gagitry. I am actually pretty lazy if I let...
West World, Horses and Kids
I have a confession.
I have to ask you to not judge me or picture me in too-tight jeans and ropers when I tell you. And please, pretty please DON'T think of me in a...
Online Radio Dance Party
Get out your dancing shoes and turn on the radio! It's time for a DANCE PARTY!
What you need:
The Internet (check)
Reckless Abandon (if you can't find this go outside, take off your shoes and wiggle...
Harkins Theater Summer Movie Fun
It's hard to remember just how hot it really is in the summer when the weather is as beautiful at it is today. March is just about the perfect month for weather. Sigh.
But, we...
Pack a Picnic and See the Wildflowers Bloom
This is my favorite time of year in Arizona. The weather is perfect and the flowers are just starting to show their color. With the wet "winter" we had, I'm hoping that the desert will...
Sola Coffee Bar Supports Kate McRae
Just this past Tuesday, a little girl went home from Phoenix Children's Hospital. Kate McRae, was diagnosed with brain cancer June 29, 2009. She was just 5 years old at the time of her...
7 Wonders of Scottsdale
Every city has characteristics that stand out and unite its citizens. As a Scottsdale Mom, I'm sure you can relate to these 7 Wonders of Scottsdale:
1. Cyclists everywhere - all the time - They come in...
Scottsdale Public Libraries: Kid-friendly Activities
I realize that it is no mystery that Scottsdale has a public library (five in fact) but could you tell me five activities that the library has for children? Stumped? Okay name two. Yeah, I couldn't either.
Imagine...
A Scottsdale Treasure Hunt: Geocaching
Think of it, a secret world of hidden treasures in all the common locations you frequent: the grocery store parking lot, the flowerbed outside your gym, in the playground equipment your kids play on...
Resource Find: ParentHacks.com
"Don't reinvent the wheel."
I love this little pearl of wisdom. I assume that at any point in my life, anything that I am attempting, someone, somewhere has figured out how to do it better,...