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Parents of teens: Raise your hands if you can’t wait for the seemingly endless days of kids sleeping until noon, daily requests for money, hours of video games, wet beach towels on the floor of every room, and the...

Using myself as the example of what NOT to do…I humbly share with you on how to Travel Smart ...6 EPIC Fails to Avoid. Hoping this blog post makes your travels a bit more EPIC in MEMORIES and not...

Going on a multi-generational vacation can be an incredible experience with careful planning and consideration. Here are a few tips to help make your trip into a dream vacation for the whole family. Discuss Your Budget Nobody likes to talk about...

The Scottsdale Moms Blog 2019 Preschool Guide is now live.....click the link below to check out our newest Guide! Also please let us know if you have a great preschool we need to add to the list, and if you...

(All of the opinions in this article are our own. We haven't been compensated in any way.) September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day! We polled our Scottsdale Moms Blog contributors to create a list of our favorite cheeseburgers around town....

 There is not much more quintessential fall than taking your family out to enjoy a day at a pumpkin patch. And lucky for us, Arizona has plenty of these around the state (and right here in our valley) to...

My husband and I really enjoy going out to lunch on the weekends. Once my daughter started to eat solids, I realized that so many restaurants have the same 4 things on their kids menus: Hamburgers, chicken fingers, grilled...

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a summer staple for many families, and churches in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area are already geared up for this summer! We’ve done our best to update the list of local VBS options so you can...

Summer in Scottsdale! We are so excited you found the SMB Guide to Surviving Summer in Scottsdale. This is our 6th year of bringing you tips, tricks and things to do, all written to help YOU survive summer with...

It's Mother's Day week! (Can we get a whole week instead of just a day?) As always, there is so much to do around the valley when it comes to special holidays and Mother's Day is no exception. If...

We are excited to introduce you to our SMB Guide to Family Friendly Events monthly sponsor!  OdySea Aquarium! It’s hot outside, come CHILL with the SHARKS at OdySea Aquarium! Recently voted Best Kids Indoor Entertainment, OdySea Aquarium offers educational, interactive...

The Westin Kierland- Lazy river, water slide, pool side drinks and food! Round out the fun with Lazy River floating, rides down the 110-foot water slide, a poolside DJ, games, activities, unlimited s’mores and savory Smokin’ Jack’s BBQ. Enjoy the resort’s Big Chill...

We sure do love our Spring Break time here in the valley. The weather is perfect, and there is plenty to do outdoors before the heat really sets in. Find the guide here! 

February is a great month to get out and about town here in Scottsdale, AZ. The weather is gorgeous and some really fun family friendly events are happening out doors. This list has a little bit of everything and...

Do you have a child who could use a little extra help in math? As a parent of 3 children, I have found that each of my kids has a very different learning style. One of my kids has...

If your resolution is to get out and about in the New Year, Scottsdale Moms Blog has got you covered with this guide to family friendly events going on in January.   Zoolights: Let It Glow – Now through Jan. 14, 5:30pm-10:30pm nightly. ZooLights shines...

We’re into the thick of December now, and if you are like me, at this point you’re overwhelmed by the (self-imposed) pressure to create a magical holiday season for your family. By nature I am low-key and a bit...

  Remember that song about Santa that goes...?  "Who wears boots and a suit of red?" These days we can sing,   "Who takes reservations and drives a high powered sled?" Santa Claus has adapted well to the times with a fully interactive experience that gives us a...

Want to ring in the new year with your kiddos?? But not at midnight? Join us for a Noon Years Eve party with a balloon drop!

We love this time of year, there are lights, festivals to attend and lots of runs & special events. Take a look at our list for Holiday events Scottsdale!

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and while I love having friends and family over and cooking (and outsourcing) a big meal, it is a lot of work. Because my kids don't seem to care that I am...

November is upon us and the weather should be cooling down this month. There's lots of fun to be had for families about town, so grab a scarf, a hot cup of coffee and get out there! Be sure to...

Summer break in Scottsdale is upon us and the extremely high temperatures can make for some of the LONGEST days with little ones. Sure, there are amazing local indoor attractions offered in Scottsdale, but outings are not something I'm...

One of our favorite ways to spend time during these hot summer days is at Wet'n'Wild water park, right here in the Phoenix Valley. This family friendly water park has big rides for your thrill seeking older children (and...

Summer is in full swing, the temps are heating up (115 last weekend, yikes) and the kids are already sooo bored. Ugh.  We are here to help you survive summer! Take a look at the SMB Guide to Surviving Summer...

What are you getting dad for Father's Day this year? At SMB, we are all about getting creative. Dad already has plenty of "stuff" - so mix things up and get him an EXPERIENCE this year. Four Seasons Resort...

Having visitors out here in Arizona is always a blessing! It gives us time to reconnect with distant family and lets our kids see how amazing our loved ones are.  After 8 years in the desert, we have a tried...

JUNE!   Half way through the year! It's true what they say, "The days are long but the weeks, months, & years are short." And this year just seems to be flying right on by. June kicks off the summer vacation schedule...

Summer brings a smile to a Mom’s face in most states, but here it’s the dreaded months where we have to find alternatives to the parks we love. Thankfully the Valley is getting better at offering indoor activities in...

Scottsdale Moms Blog was so excited to try Ocean Poke Co., a new restaurant in South Scottsdale.  We got to try a few different bowls including the Heat Check, Kim Chi and the acai bowl. They were all delicious and...