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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...

Looking for a dining guide for Date Nights in Downtown Phoenix? Look no farther, these are some of my favorites restaurants in Phoenix and there is something to please everyone on this list.  Angels Trumpet Ale House 810 N. 2nd...

This year the holiday season is going to look very different than previous years. There will be no holiday parties on our calendar, less crowded events, and a ton more time at home with our families. It seems that...

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...

Buying holiday presents for our husbands and fathers can be one of the trickiest gifts to buy. We found that electronics is the most coveted gift that you can give the men in your life this holiday. Check out AT&T for...

Two of my son’s favorite things to do are eat donuts and dig in the dirt with his construction trucks, so that became an easy and fun theme for his 3rd birthday party. For the most part it was...

Our latest Sunday meal planning guest contribution comes from a local Scottsdale mom who has two young toddlers and looks to find healthy, but quick ways to feed her family. Here are some of the reasons why she enjoys making this...

1. No one fed their children healthy food. Once upon a time in the 80's,  moms threw lunch-sized bags of greasy, salty potato chips and an individual chocolate pudding "snack pack" into a bag and called it a day! The amazing...

Here is all the tips and tricks that we use during the summer to make it through the extreme heat and the predictable boredom. Whatever it takes to get us to September!  Read all the Tips & Tricks written by...

Footcare Orthotics USA For just $45* Footcare Orthotics USA is offering you a pair of custom orthotics - tailor-made for your feet, your shoes, your job, and  whatever sport you play. These orthotics usually sell for $200 but because our company...

If you’re like me, a night out with my girls is EVERYTHING. I’m so lucky to have a group of fellow mom friends nearby to text from time to time to plan our next get-together (and if you’re looking...

We loved seeing so many families attend the Carnival Soiree at Children’s Learning Adventure - Scottsdale last weekend!  We had crafts and activities! The kids got to do face painting and get balloon animals! Many of of the attendees got to tour the school...

Pines Motel is a small, affordable, family run motel in Cottonwood, AZ.  They recently invited my family to stay for two nights in exchange for writing this post. All opinions are my own.  Looking to get out of town for a weekend...

Hi there! As we get settled into the start of a new school year, our kiddos meet new classmates and find new friends. Let’s be honest here, some kids we would love for our children to play with. Others,...

Thinking about going to the Phoenix Open? I say go for it, and don't let bringing your little ones stand in your way. I've been taking my kiddos for the past three years by myself and had a total...

The Scottsdale Civic Center Library has been a saving grace for my kids and me this summer. We’ve gone regularly to escape the grueling heat, join a “Shake, Rattle and Roll” class, check out children's books, and participate in...

If you are a parent already dreaming about a reset in 2021, you are not alone.  For many modern families an organized home life with a reliable work, home and school schedule sounds like the best holiday gift or...

My family and I recently attended the Arizona Helping Hands Holiday Toy Drive. A fun, family-friendly event for families, the Holiday Toy Drive allows kids to donate toys to foster children and learn about the many ways Arizona Helping...

We've put together our list of tried and true new favorite toys for this year's Easter Basket!  Bananas - The latest collectible craze to hit the market, just got bigger & better. Bananas Series 2 has all new rainbow...

Marissa is kicking off our new series "Friday Favorites" sharing all the things she is loving in her life right now! Take a look...you may just find your next favorite place or product. During my last pregnancy, had you...

Our travel activity packs are a staple for long trips. We have spent a lot of time on airplanes over the last eight years. All of our family and many of our friends live out of state so we are...

Only after a frightening trip to the emergency room, that included a shot of epinephrine, did we discover my daughter’s severe food allergies.  At the tender age of 6 months (in an attempt to gain some semblance of freedom),...

Favorite Things Guide 2020 This year is coming to an end and 2021 can't come soon enough. We wanted to finish the year with a little positivity by publishing our Favorite Things! Some of these items are from local companies,...

What happened to the fun me? In the midst of the day-to-day routines of marriage, kids, work, and shuttling between schedules, we often get caught up in just getting through the day and getting stuff done. Even though we all go...

If you grew up rooting on Horton the Elephant for the sake of his precious Who's, while reviling the dreadful Wickersham Brothers and that mouthy Kangaroo mom/babe combo -- you'll so appreciate this storyline.

Take the stress out of party planning this year and use some of these local birthday experts! We have everything you need to plan the perfect party - venues, treats, and entertainment! No more nights spent making a DIY...

I've now experienced 3 full "seasons" (do you even call them that here?) since our relocation to the Grand Canyon State last summer. Now, while the rest of the country anxiously awaits Spring's arrival, we in Arizona have it...well... We...

I feel like one doesn't have to search long or far through the internet or among close friends for a story where someone was shamed for a parenting or lifestyle choice. I have a fairly sound and respecting group of...

We are so excited you found the Scottsdale Moms Guide to Surviving Summer. This is our 8th year of bringing you tips, tricks and things to do, all written to help YOU survive summer with your littles! We don't know...