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“Sarah Powers is...” For years now, I have been starting sentences with those three little words. Usually they end something like this: “Sarah Powers is brilliant!”“Sarah Powers is hilarious!”“Sarah Powers is encouraging”   My favorite of these sentences is: “Sarah Powers is my friend”  But...

Trusting Connections continues in their commitment to support families and the communities, organizations and social infrastructure that support them through this pandemic by waiving set-up fees for new corporate childcare contracts now through Oct. 31, 2020, offering a substantial...

A few weeks ago I experienced a parenting milestone that caught me completely off guard. As a mom, I expected the tears over the obligatory first smile, first day of school, first lost tooth, etc. I shouted for joy, jumped...

Last week, Cookie Cutters agreed to cut the hair of all five of my cuties! We arrived at 4 pm, and by 4:45 pm we were all walking out with smiles, balloons, and snazzy haircuts. The speed and ease...

It feels like recently, my friends have made comments to me like, "You Are a Supermom!" or say "I don't know how you do it." I am here to say, it doesn't feel like a compliment. It means that...

Why is it so hard to accept help as a mom? Or as a woman? What is the internal gain from saying no when a person asks us if they can help?  I know that it isn’t just me who...

I LOVE everything about fall, and I mean everything! The weather starts to cool down, you can open your windows, light candles, drink cider…the list doesn’t end…but most of all I LOVE Fall food!!  It is just delicious!   So the...

Maya Angelou, an inspirational poet, writer, activist, and speaker, died last month but has left many words of wisdom in her wake.  Here are my five favorite Maya Angelou quotes, as they apply to the lives of moms. For a...

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...

The family behind my favorite Scottsdale restaurant, Perk Eatery, opened a new restaurant. It is called Char Kitchen + Bar and it is located in mid-town Scottsdale at the Hilton Village shopping center. Char is an upscale restaurant which specializes in authentic...

Happy Friday! I'm Jenny, and I'm the latest SMB Contributor to participate in the Friday Favorites series. In case you missed the last few, this is where we contributors talk about a few of our favorite products, places, recipes, etc....

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...

Snooze is an amazing breakfast joint and they just opened their first Scottsdale location this past week in Kierland Commons. It has a casual and friendly atmosphere with food that will definitely leave you full and wanting to come...

Ok, I know I am not alone in this, I call them “besties in my head.” You’re up late at night… early morning (diaper change, bottle refill, etc.....#momlife) and you find yourself scrolling through your phone, down a deep dark...

This summer, my husband and I celebrated living in Arizona for a decade. That practically makes us locals, right?! Along the way, we’ve learned a few lessons from the desert. Summer Lessons from the Desert Gone are the days of...

Have you heard that it's 110 degrees here in Phoenix? That's too hot to even go swimming. What can you do inside with kiddos when it's too hot to go outside and they have all this energy? How about...

Last month, we had the privilege of getting a sneak peak of the Fall Arizona Restaurant season with a media dine around! Our taste buds have been dying to tell you all about every bite! For ten days, starting September...

I woke up on my first Mother's Day as a mom of two in an uncomfortable hospital recliner. Stuck in the Cardiac ICU at Phoenix Children's Hospital for four days, it would be another four days until we were discharged...

Go for a walk: around your neighborhood, at a park or on a trail. Talk about what they see and how nature is important to our world.  Pick up litter: get a garbage bag and some gloves and...

mom·sen·se (mɒm sens) noun 1.  practical motherly intelligence that is sensible or reasonable 2. a mother’s mental discernment, realization, or recognition  – She has momsense. OR She used her momsense to determine that something was amiss. ~~~~ This week's MomSense is channeling the first part...

My brother and his wife are expecting twins any day now. As my family impatiently waits for the second set of twins to be born in my family, I started thinking about those must have baby items that no...

Yes, it's still summer. It's still hot. But there is lots to do in the Phoenix Valley this month! Indoor and outdoor entertainment and family friendly experiences, take a look below at some August events. August 5 - Summer Nights...

Have you noticed your child’s attention to schoolwork is sluggish? Do they get antsy if they have to sit still for long periods of time? Are you frustrated that your child can’t seem to remember things? Motivation and memory rely...

Another summer is upon us which means that reading programs have begun. School is done and since the kids are usually not interested in books or visiting the library, these programs are an amazing way to incentivize the whole...

"Play is the work of a child." -Maria Montessori  It's the last day of the month and my submission for SMB is due within 24 hours, or else I will not be eligible for an entry into a drawing for...

I sat on the end of my bed in tears, with 3 kids in tow, a supportive spouse and a good life, but something was missing. I had started a Video Production Co. a year earlier, and with the...

Hey soccer moms, we see you running from one activity to another trying to keep track of all the uniforms and gear, the crazy never-ending schedule all while trying to support your super star player! It is a ton...

With summer just around the corner, I know that many of us are on the hunt for Scottsdale sports and activities for our kids. While some people are searching for all day summer camps, some of us fall into the category...

We could all use some good news these days, so I’m here to alert you to the fact that we are now entering prime mimosa season. The months of April, May, and June are simply brimming with opportunities to have...

The best part of creating an organic garden is knowing where you produced and harvested the food you consume. Fruits and vegetables have become expensive over the last year. Things that used to be three dollars are now five,...