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The moment the pregnancy test displays two pink lines, the life of a Mom begins...and along with our new found mommyhood, we are forced to make decision after decision. Natural birth or epidural? Nursing or formula? Preschool or not?...

As many of your know, this past May we launched the SMB Media Group. Now I’m sure you’re asking yourself – “What is the SMB Media Group?”  I'm glad you asked ;)… Since launching Scottsdale Moms Blog last year, we’ve had...

At SMB we want to bring you information and inspiration from around the Valley and beyond. Here are some clickworthy links from around the web this week. Enjoy! It’s back to school time! SMB contributors Noelle and Tracy both shared...

It’s time for a reader question – how can I make Scottsdale Moms Blog more useful for you? Fill out our survey and post ideas to the comments section for a chance to win a $50 gift card to...

The Scottsdale Moms Blog team is proud to announce the launch of two more sister sites – Peach State Moms Blog & Quad City Moms Blog!!!! As you may or may not have read, with the launch of SMB Media Group, we...

At SMB we want to bring you information and inspiration from around the Valley and beyond. Here are some clickworthy links from around the web this week. Enjoy! I got to meet Raising Arizona Kids founder and editor Karen Davis...

This summer my husband and I were given a gift.  We were able to spend 6 days on Kauai–alone.  Travel can be a luxury at any time, but when we get to go someplace like that without our kids...

If you are like me, then you are grasping at every chance you can find to get out of the house and into someplace cool where you can connect with other moms and kiddos.  Come and bring your family...

At SMB we want to bring you information and inspiration from around the Valley and beyond. Here are some clickworthy links from around the web this week. Enjoy! Oh. Em. Gee. Did this really happen this week? I’ve seen some...

At SMB we want to bring you information and inspiration from around the Valley and beyond. Here are some clickworthy links from around the web this week. Enjoy! My kids are still too little to stay up for fireworks, but...

At SMB we want to bring you information and inspiration from around the Valley and beyond. Here are some clickworthy links from around the web this week. Enjoy! It’s that time of year: my daughter literally wears a swimsuit at...

At SMB we want to bring you information and inspiration from around the Valley and beyond. Here are some clickworthy links from around the web this week. Enjoy! I absolutely love this SimpleMom.com post about repurposing old cards and letters. T-minus...

At SMB we want to bring you information and inspiration from around the Valley and beyond. Here are some clickworthy links from around the web this week. Enjoy! I’ve never felt like it was fair to force toddlers to share,...

At SMB we want to bring you information and inspiration from around the Valley and beyond. Here are some clickworthy links from around the web this week. Enjoy! No, the world didn’t end last Saturday, and neither did the Clickworthy...

At SMB we want to bring you information and inspiration from around the Valley and beyond. Here are some clickworthy links from around the web this week. Enjoy! I have the unique privilege of parenting a child who wants everything...

At SMB we want to bring you information and inspiration from around the Valley and beyond. Here are some clickworthy links from around the web this week. Enjoy! Happy Mother's Day, Valley Moms! Hopefully your kids and spouse are making...

The Scottsdale Moms Blog team is proud to announce the launch of our very first sister site - Dallas Moms Blog!!!  (imagine us doing a seriously crazy happy dance right here) As you may or may not have read, with...

At SMB we want to bring you information and inspiration from around the Valley and beyond. Here are some clickworthy links from around the web this week. Enjoy! Like craft blogger Nikki, in Stitches, I’m more function than flourish in...

Hey photography mamas!  Are you ready for a fun summer project we can all work on together? I think the best way to get our creative juices flowing is to inspire and encourage each other, and also to deliberately...

As the weather warms, there is something in my east coast born heart that wants to get out and feel the earth under my toes and pick the fresh blooms of spring.  I want to enjoy all...

You asked for it - and we made it happen!!  Scottsdale Moms Blog Tshirts are now available for purchase!!!!   As our SMB playgroup socials continue to grow we have a rising need to be able to spot each other when we meet up. ...

Today we are thrilled to announce the launch of the SMB Media Group. Now I'm sure you're asking yourself - "What is the SMB Media Group?"  Well let me tell you... Since launching Scottsdale Moms Blog last year, we've had...

At SMB we want to bring you information and inspiration from around the Valley and beyond. Here are some clickworthy links from around the web this week. Enjoy! Not as much clicking going on in my house this week …...

If you read my last post on renting a house for your next family vacation instead of staying in a hotel, you may remember I promised to give you my packing list.  I'll spare you all the details, but...

So, this past weekend we went sorta-camping. What? You've never heard of sorta-camping before? Well, let me define it for you. Sorta-camping is when you let your friends buy expensive camping gear, spend all day Thursday packing, haul everything...

MY dear sweet 20 month old is quite possibly the biggest fan the monkey population has ever had. He has carried around ‘Mr. Monkey’ since the day he was born. He has loved Curious George. He has begged to...

My kids and I got to attend a special preview of the Phoenix Zoo’s Orang-Hutan: People of the Forest exhibit earlier this month. The zoo staff was awesome, the new exhibit was phenomenal and the orangutans themselves were truly...

Let’s talk about a Scottsdale Mom’s saving grace. In my house we call it KidsPark. There are a couple of these “drop in daycare” places around the Valley. If you have not been to one before, here is how...

At SMB we want to bring you information and inspiration from around the Valley and beyond. Here are some clickworthy links from around the web this week. Enjoy! I love the internet. Just when I find myself thinking,...

I am so excited to be here at Scottsdale Moms Blog to share with you my favorite date night activity. This is an especially great one if you get a little sick of the dinner and a movie routine....