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This post was originally run a year ago but the fun things remain the same - especially for all of our visitors in town for the golf and Super Bowl - so we wanted to make sure you saw...

It's hot. OK, it's more than hot. It's been hot for what is feeling like 6 years but realistically is 6 months. I pretty much had enough over Labor Day weekend and needed some relief! With little to no planning,...

When we become moms, our bodies change, our responsibilities change, and even our cars change. The transformation may be a completely new vehicle or simply the addition of a child seat in the back, but from the day our...

When I realized my son's first birthday was only a couple weeks away, panic set in. How did this happen? Where did the year go? How can I get a party planned...FAST? The most important factors: Date, Time, Location Choose what works...

I'm mentally admiring the now-famous Instagram account of the little girl who, with the help of her super-creative mom, created adorable outfits out of paper that are now being made into real-life threads by J Crew… then I look at my...

Almost all of us have fallen into the Pinterest trap. Spending HOURS at a time scrolling through the latest in dream fashion and home decor. We've joked about what life was like before Pinterest took over and read the...

Do you have a child who has a passion to be an actor in TV, movies or commercials? The one who always wants to be the center of the stage? Or the one who has to video tape themselves singing...

Our SMB team was recently invited to California Pizza Kitchen (Biltmore location) to try out some of their newer menu items and take a look at their newly remodeled space, and let me tell you, they did not disappoint....

Say Hi to Beth! She is a new contributor and local "boy mom" with two busy little ones and ready to share her wisdom and love of adventures with you all.  I always like to share a fun find with...

Baby it's cold outside! Time to bust out the Christmas decorations…or is it? The past couple of years I find more and more of my holiday bins are staying in the garage untouched. The reason is that most of my...

Tired of the same dinner and a movie date? Looking for something interesting to do with your friends? Need to get out of the house and put your mind to work?  The Lockdown Escape Room is the place to go.  You...

Mother's Day is a special day to show love and appreciation for all that motherhood and mothers mean to us. Everyone acknowledges our great contribution to the world and society for bringing life into the world. Our children are babies,...

Early on, our little one decided he wanted nothing to do with the childcare option at our paid neighborhood gym. We tried week after week to get him to like it, only to be called up 20 min into...

SMB was just introduced to a healthy, chocolate, organic drink from Detox Organics. This is a dietary supplement that will help aid in digestion and give you a healthy elimination of harmful toxins while supporting overall wellness and vitality. The...

As a parent we worry about EVERYTHING… so if you don’t have enough anxiety keeping you up at night, here’s one more thing to keep in mind. Have you heard the term “Sharenting”? I hadn’t until recently. It was brought...

Remember the days when you could head out to dinner or have drinks with friends on a whim? me neither. Now we have to plan weeks ahead, call or text all the girls we have on our sitter list, pray...

What's for dinner?!?  How many times a week do you dread that question? Dream Dinners is here to make that one less thing for you to think about. They take the stress out of meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking....

October is here and that means many kids are getting excited for Halloween! While Halloween festivities are always a treat, there is one truly scary thing – the dangers it poses to teeth and braces. The sugar from candy...

Are you looking for a unique dessert idea for your child's birthday? Maybe your kiddo doesn't like cake or you just want to mix it up this year, here are 5 unique birthday dessert ideas to make your next...

There is an old joke that goes: What are the three best parts about being a teacher? June, July, and August!!!  And while most teachers will tell you they have chosen this rewarding field to make a change in the...

I try to keep it light and positive with my personal social media posts. Of course, I like sharing the news and adventures of my boys and the wise cracks of my hubby. I like to share what we’re...

After months of closures and slow re-openings, my mom lifer, Jennie, suggested we throw our boys in the car and escape Phoenix in search of the perfect day away. Our boys were long over due for a play date...

It may be a new year, but for many of us, keeping physical distance from extended family members is still a thing. As parents, we may have been challenged with how to come up with creative ways for our...

If you’re looking for fun and affordable ways to have fun right here in the valley, Pogo pass is for you. Pogo Pass is a membership that provides you with 1 year access to the best entertainment venues within...

It’s never been harder to keep kids safer online. Ironic, isn’t it? The technology that has provided us more connectivity than ever before also opens digital doors that expose children to all kinds of new risks. The scary truth is...

Summer is the perfect time to take a break and embark on a relaxing getaway. If you're looking for a destination that combines serene desert landscapes, vibrant cultural experiences, and luxurious accommodations, look no further than Scottsdale, Arizona. This...

forwarded to Winter Break Camps https://scottsdale.momcollective.com/scottsdale-winter-break-guide-for-locals-and-tourists/

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 "selfforgetfulness." I have dedicated one lunchtime...

When my daughters came home through adoption 3 years ago, there was something tangibly missing from their lives thus far.  They had, up until that point, be living in an orphanage.  A "good" orphanage, but an orphanage nonetheless.  Safe,...

The hint of Fall is in the air and, thanks to the cooler weather, I can’t wait to do all of the fun outdoor activities we have been missing for months. The kids have been itching to go to...