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With the temperatures rising in AZ, I have zero desire to turn my oven on. One of my favorite meals to make when avoiding the added heat to my kitchen is chicken salad. I love that this meal is...

Pumpkin bread, pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin rolls, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin pasta, pumpkin....it's that time of year again. I'm so excited! Every year, about this time, when the pumpkin spice lattes make their annual debut, I get ready for all of the...

My kids are in preschool very part time right now, which means that they spend the majority of their time with me. I try not to get all "they are going to fall behind" crazy when they are only...

Helicopter parenting is a topic roaming around the internet now-a-days. Good, bad, or what have you, when it comes to MATH homework in this house: I AM A HELICOPTER PARENT! Take me away. Lock me up. I confess it...

I'm not here to complain. I'm actually here to tell you about my positive maternity leave experience. Here's the thing, I'm one of the lucky few, a few moms do exist with great maternity leave experiences. I'm here to tell...

Help us welcome Ashley to our contributor team! She is a mom of one year old twins and is excited to share her love of crafting, cooking and being silly.  I am guessing if I took a poll of most...

Santa Claus is coming to Scottsdale early this year! Mark your calendars On Saturday, December 3 and the following Saturday, December 10, the Promenade Shopping Center (located on the corner of Scottsdale Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd) will spread Christmas cheer by giving children the...

    Last year hubby started reading "The Life Changing Magic of Tying Up" by Marie Kondo. This year we decided to de-clutter our home using the KonMari method described in the book. This is a step by step guide to how we...

We've made it to May, Scottsdale! You just have to finish up this month and then its summer vacay! You're so close and your friends at SMB are all rallying for you to finish strong. This guide has the...

Mark Twain once said, "Twenty years from now, you’ll be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do, than by the ones you did do." Planning a trip can be such a hassle. Strollers, car seats, laptops, car rentals, ski...

Are you looking for a unique gift idea for the kid who already has too many toys? Maybe you’re looking for a new way to get your child interested in reading. Little kid magazines make a great gift for...

As I sit in my living room overlooking my gallery wall, nostalgia runs rampant. I am grateful for the photographers that captured, with one click, a moment that embodied our family perfectly. Photography is a true talent and art...

The nation’s preeminent education network opens a new K-4 primary Scottsdale campus to feed the #1 school in the U.S. A new BASIS charter school serving primary grades K-4 is set to open in Scottsdale in the fall of 2018....

Can you believe that summer is over and the kids are back in school already? You may have had this "conversation" a dozen times by now: How was school? Good/fine/whatever. We’re all happy to hear that school was “good.”...

It's Thanksgiving month! This holiday may have a lot of prep work involved, but it is definitely one of our favorites. Food, family, friends, gathering, more food, long weekend......what could be better? If you are looking for some extra...

Hi fellow mama. I want you to know that you are amazing. You put your heart and soul into parenting your kid(s) and although you often go unnoticed, I see you. I see how you stressed over choosing the...

Being a mom is the best and my children are the joy and delight of my heart.  But I have to be honest and tell you that I am so tired.  I live off of reheated coffee and the...

We all want our children to learn and grow in a safe and loving environment. When it's time for your child to start attending preschool, there are SO MANY wonderful schools in our area to choose from. To make it...

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...

Motherhood It could be tough occasionally to meet like-minded moms in your community. Sometimes, our insecurities overwhelm us, and they stop us from even taking the first step. When I first became a mom, motherhood was extremely rewarding, but it...

Cooler weather is {fingers crossed} coming soon, let's get out there and enjoy all the October events and things to do in our great state. We are hosting a Mummies Night Out next month and tickets are going fast! We...

Feel free to just forward this article to your significant other.....if you receive this post sent to you, take this as your big gift idea hint!! We had the most relaxing experience at the Gainey Village Spa. We would highly...

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...

Grab a group of fun friends and join Scottsdale Moms, Phoenix Moms and Polaris Adventures for an ATV Sedona Mom's Day Out! Join us for an exciting Moms' Day Out Adventure in the picturesque landscapes of Sedona! Escape the routine...

Hey there Scottsdale!  We just wanted to let you know that we are still friends after our little "Steph vs. Joy" battle!  (Isn't it wonderful to embrace our differences!) To prove it, we met for coffee this morning and made a...

  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 we'll play and enjoy a...

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 is one of my most...

I'm finding that the way I grew up is becoming a way of life that is nearly extinct in the US.   No, I didn't walk to school barefoot in the snow, uphill both ways. I grew up in the...

We are well into July and if you're like me your summer bucket list is just about complete. With another month 3 months of heat remaining, I thought it timely to share some of our favorite and fun water...

For most kids across the Valley, the school year is ending soon- leaving many parents wonding what summer camps will work best for their children. There are adventure, sports, art, and educational camps all over the city and it is easy...