Kelli Northey
Kelli Northey moved to Scottsdale, after marrying her college sweetheart in Wisconsin. They haven’t missed the cold, snowy winters yet! She is mom to one very sweet and curious daughter. Kelli loves being with family and friends. She enjoys volunteering, party planning, making crafts, trying new recipes, traveling, and going on family hikes.
Best Gifts for Little Kids Shopping Guide
Today we’re highlighting a few of our favorite items from the Best Gifts for Little Kids Shopping Guide. Whether you're buying for your own children or a distant relative you barely know, our Shopping...
Best Gifts for Babies Shopping Guide
Today we’re highlighting a few of our favorite items from the Best Gifts for Babies Shopping Guide. If it’s been a few years since you've bought a gift for a baby, you’ll be amazed...
Sensory Processing Awareness Month: an interview with an occupational therapist
October is Sensory Processing Awareness Month. In recognition of all the kids out there struggling with sensory input, we interviewed an Occupational Therapist to get the inside scoop on what Sensory Processing Disorder is...
Montessori Made Easy
If you’ve spent any time exploring preschool options in the area, you’ve probably come across a few high quality Montessori options. If you aren’t familiar with this method of teaching, you may have been...
Make Reading Fun: Adventure Awaits!
The kids have been back in school for a few weeks in Arizona. If you have an elementary student, they probably have a daily reading assignment. If you're looking for a way to...
Celebrate Sharks with “Jaw-some July” at OdySea Aquarium
Shark Appreciation Day was July 14. To celebrate and raise awareness about these special creatures, OdySea Aquarium has re-named the entire month "Jaw-some July!"
The take-away from this month-long event is for people to better understand...
MantraBand: The Perfect Gift {Giveaway!}
A few months ago, I went out for brunch with a friend who really gets me. She's the kind of friend who can tell when you're having a bad day before you even start...
Celebrate National Eat Your Veggies Day
Families across the country are celebrating National Eat Your Veggies Day on June 17. Whether you have a kale-loving kiddo or you find yourself hiding vegetables from your picky eater, you probably agree that...
Gift Guide for Moms
The following products are a few of our favorite Gifts for Moms – the list includes suggestions from our writers and our readers! Let us know what your "mom must-haves" include...Affiliate Links
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Gift Guide for Dad
The following products are a few of our favorite Gifts for Dads – the list includes suggestions from our writers and our readers! Let us know what we need to add to make our...
Gift Guide for Grandparents
The following products are a few of our favorite Gifts for Grandparents – the list includes suggestions from our writers and our readers! Let us know what we need to add to make our...
How to Plan a Multi-Generational Vacation
Going on a multi-generational vacation can be an incredible experience with careful planning and consideration. Here are a few tips to help make your trip into a dream vacation for the whole family.
Discuss Your...
Make time for yourself, Mama!
Before kids, your life was totally about you. Where you wanted to work, what you wanted to eat, how much sleep you needed (or didn't need!) - it was all up to you. After...
Starry Night Preschool Project
If you're looking for a fun process art project to do this spring break, consider a reproduction of Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night. If your preschooler is like mine and wants the facts, you...
Disneyland Christmas Guide
The holiday season is upon us. One magical Christmas, our family decided to pack up and make the drive to California to see what Disneyland is all about during the holidays. It was the...
Saying YES to Help
I love helping people, whether it’s a friend who needs a last minute play date or volunteering with my favorite organization. I almost always say yes to help when someone needs it. BUT, being...
Top Ten Cheeseburgers in Scottsdale!
(All of the opinions in this article are our own. We haven't been compensated in any way.)
September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day! We polled our Scottsdale Moms Blog contributors to create a list of...
Back to School Conversations: Starter Questions
Can you believe that summer is over and the kids are back in school already? You may have had this "conversation" a dozen times by now: How was school? Good/fine/whatever. We’re all happy to...
DIY Ice Cream Cone Cupcake Display
July is National Ice Cream Month! We recently hosted an ice cream themed party. These cute ice cream cone cupcakes were a big hit with the preschool crowd. Making the cupcakes was pretty easy...
Preparing for International Travel with a Preschooler
Preparing for international travel with a preschooler can be a daunting task. There are flights to book, reservations to make, and endless blogs that give you advice on what you “MUST SEE!” Throw in...
Showing Teacher Appreciation All Year
May is when we celebrate our teachers. It's a special time to thank them for everything they have done for our children all year. Just like we challenge ourselves to be thankful all year,...
DIY Savings Bank
DIY Savings Bank Supplies
Shoe Box
Cardboard
Scrapbook Paper
Stickers
Decorative Tape
Packing Tape
Glue
Scissors (adults!)
Step 1 - Find a Box
We picked a sturdy preschool sized shoe box that was already pretty cute.
Step...
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss: A Cat In The Hat Celebration
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, we decided to plan a mini-party at the park. I wanted to keep the theme focused, so we picked my daughter's favorite Dr. Seuss book, The Cat in...
Best Magazines for Little Kids – A Unique Gift Option
Are you looking for a unique gift idea for the kid who already has too many toys? Maybe you’re looking for a new way to get your child interested in reading. Little kid magazines...
DIY Thankful Jar Family Activity
One of the first manners that we teach children is to say please and thank you. Some of us even start before they can talk, by teaching them to sign those words. Raising a...
Adopt-a-Family Holiday Tradition
Last fall, when I was planning our annual Friendsgiving dinner, I stumbled across Vista del Camino’s Holiday Adopt-a-Family program. I told my friends about it and most people spent a few extra bucks and...
Creating a May Day Basket – Fun, Simple, Inexpensive
Our family loves to celebrate almost as much as we love traditions. Last year we made May Day Baskets with our two year old. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to teach her about...
Valley Easter Events: Egg Hunts, Brunches, & More
This year, my daughter’s birthday falls on Easter. I started looking for something to make her day extra-special, but was soon overwhelmed by how many wonderful Easter events the Valley has to offer. I...
Renovation Survival Tips…with a Toddler!
There are dozens of shows about home renovation, somehow they make it seem both easy and terrifying to embark on that journey at the same time. Surviving a renovation can take its toll on...