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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

Quad City Moms Blog & Peach State Moms Blog Launch

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The Scottsdale Moms Blog team is proud to announce the launch of two more sister sites – Peach State Moms Blog & Quad City Moms Blog!!!! As you may or may not have read, with...

Traveling with Baby

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It's archives week here at SMB.  Here's one from our early days: ***** Pre-Nora I used to travel a lot (and by a lot I mean once  a month).  And I'll be honest, even without a baby, airplane...

Rejoicing in your Spirited Toddler

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Just a little over a year ago I can remember specifically sitting down to write the post "Rejoicing in Your Spirited Child."  At that time Nora was 10 months old and I was just...

New in Town?

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Each and every week there are new mama's moving with their families to the Valley of the {hot...very hot} Sun. To all of you ladies who have recently moved to the Phoenix area ... WELCOME!!...

bumble and bloom photo shoot | elliot & elsie

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You all know how it is.  About the 6 month mark in your pregnancy you start thinking about newborn photos.  Who is going to take them?  What am I going to buy off of...

Donating your Cord Blood | The “How-To” Guide

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Ever since guest blogger, Jenny M posted about Donating Cord Blood I wanted to learn more. I had heard (and read) all about the benefits and costs associated with banking our baby's cord blood...

Help! My Schedule is CRAZY! | Calendar Cruncher

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I don't know about you, but ever since having kids I've felt as if our schedules have gotten out of control.  And not with dinner parties, date nights or work functions. Instead our calendars...

Mommy SOS | Diaper Bags

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One of my favorite mommy blogs, BecomingMom, has a series entitled “Mommy SOS” where she asks her readers to give their insight into various mommy-matters. I’ve always loved these posts as I...

SAVE THE DATE | AZ Mom’s Night Out – July 21st

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Stay tuned! Registration to launch in the next couple of weeks!!!

Friday Date Night | Fuego Tacos

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For those who have read my Friday Date Night posts in the past, you know that I'm always on the look-out for a new eatery to try.  The Valley has way too many awesome restaurants to...

Steph’s DOs and DON’Ts of Pregnancy #2

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As I'm nearing the end of Pregnancy #2 I've recently forced myself to really consider what I've learned (and even NOT learned) during this season of life. Oftentimes it seems as if life just goes...

Harmony Hub {Class #1} UPDATE

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Alright, first and most importantly I MUST say a HUGE thank you to Sara B from Harmony Hub for inviting our SMB Playgroup to be a part of not just one but TWO classes...

Welcome Baby Elliot

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In case you didn't hear... we kindof have some big news to report! Please help all of us on the Scottsdale Moms Blog team welcome the newest {baby} addition... Elliot Thomas Cherrick!!! Elliot Thomas Cherrick was...

Launch of First Sister Site | Dallas Moms Blog

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The Scottsdale Moms Blog team is proud to announce the launch of our very first sister site - Dallas Moms Blog!!!  (imagine us doing a seriously crazy happy dance right here) As you may or...

Harmony Hub SMB Playgroup Classes

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Looking for a fun (indoor) activity to do with your little one’s during the day?  Aren’t we all?!!! Well you’ll want to be sure to add this date to your calendar.  Scottsdale Moms...

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

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Can you believe Mother's Day is NEXT WEEKEND? I love Mother's Day... it really is one of my all-time favorite holidays :). Of course every day is Mother's Day in our world, but if you...

Steph vs. Joy | Babies first “Words”

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If you're new to Scottsdale Moms Blog - WELCOME!  We're so happy to have you in our little corner of the world-wide-web! Here's a little recap for you newbies...Over the past year, Joy and I...

Scottsdale Moms Blog Tshirts!!!

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You asked for it - and we made it happen!!  Scottsdale Moms Blog Tshirts are now available for purchase!!!!   As our SMB playgroup socials continue to grow we have a rising need to be able to spot each...

Launch of SMB Media Group Sister Sites

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Today we are thrilled to announce the launch of the SMB Media Group. Now I'm sure you're asking yourself - "What is the SMB Media Group?"  Well let me tell you... Since launching Scottsdale Moms...

Mommy SOS | Baby Registry Checklist & Registry Must-Haves

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Baby Registry Checklist I remember when I was pregnant with Nora I was TERRIFIED of the idea of registering.  Unlike registering for a wedding I felt so ill-equipped to register for a BABY.  I mean...

SMB PlayGroup | Earth Day with Chipotle

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  We have an awesome SMB PlayGroup event coming up!!!  We just had to share... Come celebrate Earth Day with Chipotle & Scottsdale Moms Blog!! Bring your kiddo's (and yourself of course) to Cactus Park where...

AZ Moms Night Out Recap in Pictures!

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As promised, here is a little sneak peak into our AZ Moms Night Out at Press Coffee. And of course a few pics of our After Party at Blue Martini! A HUGE thank you to Session...

March SMB Photo of the Month WINNER

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Drum roll please…..the winner of the March Scottsdale Moms Blog Photo of the Month is Shea S and her picture of her sweet twin girls, Audrie and Ellie. How cute are they?!!! Here’s a little bit about...

Arizona Moms Night Out RECAP

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  It was a HUGE success!!! Well – at least we think so anyway. ;) Thanks so much to all of the moms who came out for AZ Moms Night Out and to our incredible Scottsdale...

Arizona Moms Night Out – MONDAY PM

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We can’t believe it! Monday night is Arizona  Mom’s Night Out! We managed to sell out of all of our tickets  (100 tickets) in just a few days!  So fun! It’s going to be an...

AZ Science Center Ticket DEAL | Juice in the City

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I don't know about you ladies, but I LOVE the AZ Science Center. Every time a new exhibit comes in I'm eager to find a date on my calendar to view it. But I'm also...

Childcare at the Gym {a REAL mommy challenge}

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Duh, duh, duh.. I fully realize I'm treading in some murky waters with this post but I just couldn't NOT post about one of my very favorite ways to stay sane while being a mommy...the...

Arizona Moms Night Out | April 4th

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We're back with another ARIZONA MOMS NIGHT OUT!!! Here's your chance to leave the kids with a sitter (or their dad) and get out with a group of Phoenix area moms.  Join us at Press Coffee (CityNorth) on Monday, April 4th from 7...

Mommy SOS | Phoenix Hair Stylist

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If you’re new and just stopping in… welcome!  We’re so glad you have found Scottsdale Moms Blog! Be sure to sign up for our Email or RSS Feed to stay up to date with all...

The “Art” of Snail Mail

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After much prompting from someone in particular (my blogging-partner-in-crime, Joy, to be exact) I've decided to sit down and try and put together my thoughts about what I'll call The "Art" of Snail Mail....