General

A couple of weeks ago I received an email from a reader new to Arizona. She was looking for things to do with her kids in Arizona. I told her about a couple of places, but since then I...

Here are some ideas to making school day breakfast quicker - with little arguing! 1) Set up a calendar with a breakfast plan. Having a schedule makes it easier to plan ahead, and not repeat the same meal morning after...

Meet Jennie! She is an Arizona native and yoga instructor with two adorable little boys. We hope you have fun reading her posts! Have you ever woken up in the morning and cheerfully thought, "This is going to be a great day!"? Then your kids...

There is a new, fun experience that just opened at Scottsdale Quarter, and we think it is going to be the hot spot everyone is talking about. It is called Lip Lab and it is much more than a...

OH MY GOODNESS!!! It is already in the 90's. I know it has actually been a late start to the weather heating up. It is never easy, though, when it starts. It is right about now that I decide...

Our 10 Favorite Toddler and Preschooler Books! As a tag-along to today's book recommendations for elementary-school children, we want to make sure we provide a list of our favorite books for toddlers and preschoolers - books that won't totally drive...

Like most of you, I host several playdates a month. If you, like me, are tired of the same old Goldfish, pretzel, string cheese snacks I have a solution that I’ve never seen a kid (or a mom) turn...

Just two and a half hours south of Scottsdale in the wild nature of Tucson is Tanque Verde Ranch, beaconing you to come find your inner cowboy. No boots, no hat, no horse, no problem! Tanque Verde is a...

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...

No one warns you about all the "stuff" that comes along with having kids. I'm officially out of space. Closets are jam packed. Let’s be honest, from birth to toddler age the toys are not small (or quiet). In celebration...

Time to pack up the family, pretend we have Fall weather and get all those fabulous Instagram pics posted. Pumpkin Spice Latte.....here we come! One of our favorite Fall traditions is visiting pumpkin patches located all over AZ. Whether you...

Do you have a fourth grader? Did you know that if you do, you can get your whole family into a ton of National Parks for free? This includes National Historic Sites and Waters too! Thanks to the Every Kid in...

Scottsdale has no shortage of salons, spas, and med spas for all sorts of treatments. If you are looking into getting a treatment, whether it's hair removal or body contouring, may we suggest Light RX Scottsdale?  This past spring, I...

I think it’s safe to say that the thought of hosting a few dozen people could send most people into a full-on anxiety attack. For me though, I grew up with my mom and nana hosting almost every party...

A few weeks ago, SMB reposted a story about a Louisiana mother who publicly confessed she and her husband simply "forgot my kid in the car" while they went shopping at Home Depot. While most people initially react in shock...

It's been a whirlwind hasn't it? The crazy busy holiday season has finally come to an end and now your home looks BARE! When I look at my home after the holidays I am met with mixed emotions. On one...

This is a sponsored post for Scottsdale Promenade Drive-In movies. Looking for a fun family outing this Spring? Moonlit Drive-In movies are back at the Scottsdale Promenade and they will take place each Saturday night in April! The Promenade is located...

Happy Valentine's Day!  Hope your day is filled with LOVE and CHOCOLATE!  Here's a peek at how Valentine's Day looks at some of our contributors' homes!   Valentine's Day at our house is pretty simple. I still feel like I'm in the post-holiday...

A few years ago I was gifted these two cookbooks that have by far been the best cookbooks I have ever used. Basically any and everything I even think about cooking or baking is in these books. And (the...

I remember sitting in my OB’s office and anxiously waiting for my 16 week gender reveal appointment. It's was a BOY! We cheered, cried - and then life got real!!! A boy, a real boy. My life was forever...

If you are planning a wedding, have you seen Basic Invite's unique and completely customizable wedding invitation templates? Wedding planning is stressful enough, but Basic Invite makes selecting your invitation, customizing it for your big day and sending it...

I've been thinking a lot about friends lately... As you grow older and lives change, your friendships change. I have to admit, swallowing those changes used to be really tough for me. I got engaged first, married first, had...

One of my struggles as a parent is keeping the kids safe while they are online. I truly believe granting them access to the internet, texting and games is a necessary part of them growing up. The older they...

A simple and fun printable for your children's letter to Santa Claus! If your kids are young like mine, and not quite up to writing a full letter or note on their own, here is your answer! Our Letter to Santa...

mother + child co. fall pop-up sessions are booking now! Hello beautiful Scottsdale mamas! Paige here of The Love Designed Life, and former regular Scottsdale Moms Blog contributor. I am so excited to be popping in here again to share with you...

During the last few months, we have been doing all the fun-filled family activities we can handle to keep the kids happy and healthy. We have played lots of games, gone on walks, and played outside as much as...

Believe it or not... Back to School season is just a few short weeks away! Are you ready?! If not, we have some good news for you. You can start prepping for a great school year by attending Children's...

It is time for all things Halloween! These are some of our favorite posts on everything from DIY costumes and decor to scare free stories for kids.

Pumpkin festivals, trick-or-treating, and outdoor concerts, oh my!  Our jam packed monthly guide for October family friendly events in and around Scottsdale is here. (If you are looking for local Pumpkin Patches, find the list HERE!)  What does being voted...

I am so happy to be able to write that, YES, yes you can! I wrote back in November asking for your advice and tips on if its even possible to run a 1/2 and not hurt your supply,...