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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...

I had the opportunity last week to attend the HERSHEY'S Family Play Day in Peoria.  While this was my first time ever hearing of this event, HERSHEY'S was celebrating their 36th year of engaging kids in healthy activities.  As...

My husband was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, home of the famous Kentucky Derby. I love bringing a little bit of the Derby traditions to Arizona (not that I ever need a reason to throw a party). You may...

We live in one of the most amazing towns. There really isn't a day driving down the 101 to my home when I don't gaze at Camelback as the sun sets and sigh a happy sigh. It is breathtaking....

While it may technically be spring in Scottsdale, somehow it already feels like summer. Since the weather has heated up, we’ve already made several trips to our favorite splash pads. My kids can’t get enough of them. In my humble opinion,...

I can tell summer is right around the corner because my kids (and I) totally have spring fever. No one wants to go to school anymore. I have run out of creative lunches to pack them. And we all...

Remember Riverdance? The energetic music, the long rows of dancers moving with such precision, the graceful soloists? Admit it, you (like me) danced around trying to figure out the moves in your family room after seeing the show on...

Even though I’ve always dreaded summers in Scottsdale, that dread seems to have multiplied tenfold after having children. Maybe it’s because I worked inside a cool office for the lion share of my pre-kid days or because I grew...

Everyone loves a good vacation. You plan the trip months in advance by selecting the perfect accommodations, shopping around for the best price on a flight, purchasing a Frommer's guide at your local bookstore, making reservations for Zagat rated...

Are you visiting Scottsdale or Phoenix for spring break? If so, welcome! Our population swells immensely during March and April with all the exciting local spring activities (not to mention, the ridiculously amazing weather!). In honor of all the families...

Calling all local bloggers! One of the great things about our Scottsdale Moms Blog community is that many of you are not only local mamas, but also have a blog or business of your own. We love connecting with and...

I am not sure if any part of culture impacts my little girls like Valentine's Day.  Well, all that Valentine's Day represents--from film to TV to songs and cupid. It romanticizes love into solely an emotional (and usually shallow)...

Tomorrow (in case you forgot) is Valentines Day.  I have a love-hate relationship with this day.  While I hate the idea that Hallmark and society have orchestrated a day to celebrate love, I love the origin and meaning behind...

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,...

Sure, there's safety, resale value, and fuel efficiency to think about, but here are some things that really matter when a mom is about to purchase a car: 1. A built in DVD player is a liability, not an asset When...

Let me start off by saying, we have an amazing community right here in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area. I am so impressed with some of the local charities and organizations in our own backyards. Now that I am a mom...

I met a new friend today.  She is a mom in my son’s Kindergarten class and we volunteered on a project together.  We chatted for a while talking about raising boys and whether or not her son was signed...

Last week I threw out some of my daughter’s Barbie dolls. To be clear, I was selective about which dolls took a trip to the big recycling plant in the sky. Barbies that looked (I’ll let you insert your own appropriate...

Hello Scottsdale Moms! I can't believe I am one now too! I grew up here in Scottsdale but craved the city life so I am just moving back here with my husband and two little boys after living in...

All three of my children have birthdays in January. So I feel like a little bit of a birthday party expert this time of year. Then the rest of the year, I breathe a big sigh of relief that...

I hate workout videos. Moreover, I hate working out at home. Or at least I thought I did. But shortly after my second daughter was born, I found myself desperate for a convenient way to work out 5-6 days a...

If you're anything like me, you're always looking for new inspiration. I know I'm constantly looking for different and new ideas, fresh ways to encourage others, relatable inspiration, or just things to brighten my day. Life can be hard....

Scottsdale Moms Blog is taking a day of blogging silence today while we mourn with those grieving in Newtown, Connecticut. We'll be back in this space on Wednesday.

Thanks to all who entered our 2nd annual Holiday Photo Contest! Here are your three finalists (chosen by our team of contributors, who were not given the names of the readers submitting photos). One of these local mamas will win...

Isn't it fun seeing all the gorgeous photographs of trees and lights and decorated homes this time of year? There's something in those soft twinkly lights that can turn the most amateurish photographers among us into real artists (at...

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),...

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! These four lovely local moms will be blogging for Scottsdale Moms Blog beginning in October. Here's a little insight into who they are and what you can expect from them on the blog. {Before...

It’s Pregnancy Week here on Scottsdale Moms Blog! If you are just tuning in, be sure to read the rest of the week’s posts here. I'm 19.5 weeks pregnant today. The halfway mark is what I've been setting my sights on...

If there is one thing that can throw any family into a pile of stress complete with yelling and naughty words, it's heated conversations about money! Or, the lack thereof.  I've known about Dave Ramsey and his life-changing personal...

I've been feeling a little bit left out with all of this talk about back to school. So, I thought I'd add my own two cents about life in preschool-land and the all-important question of "What do I do with...