stephflies
Steph is the Co-founder of Scottsdale Moms Blog and the Director of City Moms Blog Network. She is the mamma of three little girls, Nora (July 2009), Elsie (May 2011) and Audrey (February 2013) and wife of Alan. She loves shopping for great deals, wearing funky jewery and spending loads of time with friends. Steph gets a kick out of multitasking and loves nothing more than throwing a good party. You can read more about Steph on her personal blog The Flies Blend
My Top 5 Deal Websites
Please tell me I'm not the only one that wakes up each morning to an inbox of 20+ emails from various deal sites?! Ok, maybe it's not exactly that many, but there are certainly...
REVIEW | Oilo Studio Organic Newborn Layette Set
Oilo Studio is one of our sponsors for Mom’s Night Out Arizona TONIGHT, but I was not personally compensated for this post. I was given an organic newborn layette set for the purpose of review,...
Top 5 Things to Do in Prescott :: {A Prescott Staycation}
In mid-December, my hubby and I decided we needed to get away for a night, just the two of us. Funds were limited (I mean, it was December after all) so rather than travel...
Favorite Valley Family Holiday Activities
With December in full swing we thought it was time to poll YOU, our incredible readers, and see what some of your favorite Valley area Holiday Activities are.
The list below is a compilation of...
3 Resources to Help Teach Your Child(ren) the ABCs
Back in January we (unintentionally) started working with Nora on her ABCs. And by unintentionally, I mean that I have no teaching experience, nor do I have older children that I've already taught...
{Pregnancy Week} Guess Who’s Pregnant?!
Yes! You read that right! I {Steph} am thrilled to let you in on the newest SMB "secret" ...
our family is expecting Baby #3 in March!
You all know how much I love me...
Family Outing to IKEA
My husband and I woke up one morning with no plans for the day. We (correction, I) was giddy with the anticipation of doing something new and adventurous. After throwing out a number of...
Archives Week! My Favorite Post of Abbi’s
It’s Archives Week here at SMB, and this morning I’m featuring my favorite post of Abbi's. You can read all her posts here.
Since joining the SMB Contributor team in March, Abbi has brought a wealth of...
My Top 5 Pinterest Recipes
Who ♥'s Pinterest?!
(I'm raising both hands high myself)
There's something so wonderful about all of the endless ideas that are available at our fingertips. Right? Upon opening your account you'll find tips for home decor,...
Top 5 Birthday Party Decoration Ideas
I can hardly believe that my sweet lil' Elsie turned ONE this weekend!!! I really do feel like her real birth-day was just yesterday.
In typical Steph-fashion, Elsie's birthday called for a little Par-Tay. There's...
Phoenix / Scottsdale Swim Lessons | Kim Courtney Swim School
I hate to even mention the "d" word but I'm going to. Drowning and the need to be able to swim is a very serious deal. No one wakes up in the morning expecting...
Creating Photo Books | My {Blurb} Family Photo Book Obsession
If you can have an addiction to pictures - I have one.
I'm always THAT person in every group setting who insists on taking a picture to document the occasion. Love me or hate me...
Mommy SOS | Free (and Cheap) Summer Activities for Arizona Kids
If you’re new and just stopping in… welcome! We’re so glad you’ve found Scottsdale Moms Blog!
Today we’re back with another Mommy SOS topic. If you missed our other Mommy SOS posts be sure to check them...
January AZ Mom’s Night Out Recap (with pictures)
Last Thursday night we co-hosted Arizona Mom’s Night Out with the team from Raising Arizona Kids Magazine (@RAKmagazine) at UltraStar Cinemas UltraLuxe Scottsdale (@UltraStarMovies). It was a HUGE success!!!
A huge thanks goes to all of the moms who came out...
Arizona Mom’s Night Out | Tomorrow Night!
We can’t wait to see all you awesome mamas at Arizona Mom’s Night Out TOMORROW NIGHT! Here are some details and a few important kudos…
First of all, a HUGE thank you to Raising Arizona Kids Magazine (@RAKmagazine) for hosting the...
Mommy SOS | Family Vehicles (aka Minivan vs SUV)
If you’re new and just stopping in… welcome! We’re so glad you've found Scottsdale Moms Blog!
Today we’re back with another Mommy SOS topic. If you missed our other Mommy SOS posts be sure to check them...
City Moms Blog Informational Webinar :: January 4th
Since launching Scottsdale Moms Blog, we’ve had so many women ask us how they could do the same thing in their own communities. Because of these inquiries, we asked ourselves – why not!? We...
i ♥ fresh & easy
Please let me introduce a dear friend of mine. Her name is Fresh & Easy. We meet up on a weekly basis.
Here's our story...
I had never heard of Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market before...
Steph vs Joy | Pinterest Finds (Part II)
This is Part II of our Steph vs Joy | Pinterest Finds post. Be sure to go back and read Joy's post where she highlights her board "this is SO Steph".
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{Steph} Like Joy I...
Top 10 Date Night Restaurants
In honor of how much I LOVE date nights I thought I'd highlight my very favorite restaurants in a Top 10 List fashion.
Cause everyone loves a Top 10 List, right?!
1. Elements. This...
SAVE THE DATE | AZ Mom’s Night Out – October 25th
Stay Tuned!
Registration to launch in the next couple of weeks!
City Moms Blog Network Webinar – September 24th
Since launching Scottsdale Moms Blog last year, we’ve had so many women ask us how they could do the same thing in their own communities. Because of these inquiries, we started asking ourselves –...
August SMB Photo of the Month Winner
Drum roll please…..the winner of the July Scottsdale Moms Blog Photo of the Month is…
…Abbi W and her picture of her sweet as sugar baby boy Judah. How precious is he??!!
Here’s a little bit about...
Steph vs Joy | Shopping with Children (Part II – Steph)
Oh my my my! Ladies - Joy and I couldn't be MORE different when it comes to our thoughts on shopping with children.
Honestly after reading through her post this morning, I almost choked on...
Mommy SOS | Picky Eaters
If you’re new and just stopping in… welcome! We’re so glad you have found Scottsdale Moms Blog!
Today we’re back with another Mommy SOS topic. If you missed our other Mommy SOS posts be sure...
Sticky Situations | Disciplining in Public
We moms are all supposed to be on the same team, right? But what about those times when you catch another mom giving you a sideways judgy glance - whether it's because you just let...
SMB Sister Site Webinar – September 17th
As many of your know, this past May we launched the SMB Media Group.
Now I’m sure you’re asking yourself – “What is the SMB Media Group?” I'm glad you asked ;)…
Since launching Scottsdale Moms...
NEEDED – Guest Bloggers | Pregnant Mama & Single Mom
As moms it's easy to feel as if you're going through this mommy adventure alone, when in actuality there is a community of women that have all felt the same way at various points...
Steph vs Joy | Our Breastfeeding “Journeys”
Isn't it amazing that in the world of motherhood there can be a plethora of "success" stories ... but none of them are the exact same?
This is especially true in the area of breastfeeding....
Signs of Dehydration and Heat Exhaustion in Children {in Arizona}
First of all, I just have to get something off of my chest...
it's WICKED hot out there ladies!!!
I don't care what other people may say - it feels terrible when I walk out my...