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My husband was out of town this weekend. I was on my own, with two small children to care for and entertain. When I find myself with days like this, my temptation is to turn it into a “work...

We love watching the kids grow in the yearly family photo, a new baby announcement and even a fun boudoir session. Here are our favorite local photographers to help you connect with these talented businesses. Also be sure to read...

Are you struggling to come up with a unique party theme for your daughter’s 13th birthday? We’ve got you covered with some excellent ideas that will definitely excite your soon-to-be teenager. And these five party themes won’t break the...

Five Steps for Giving Back With Your Young Children Unfortunately for many of us, volunteering is like dieting.  You really want to do it, and know you will feel better after you do it, but it is hard to make...

Having grown up in this town, I have vivid memories of going to "Rawhide" for birthday parties, field trips, and family outings with visitng East-Coast relatives looking for a Wild West Adventure! Today's AZ may be very different from the one...

Whatever outdoor fall decor look you're  going for, the color that pops out the most this season is teal. Teal is the color for food allergy awareness and while Food Allergy Awareness Month is in May, the month of October...

Think of it, a secret world of hidden treasures in all the common locations you frequent: the grocery store parking lot, the flowerbed outside your gym, in the playground equipment your kids play on all the time, in some...

Drum roll please…..the winner of the January Scottsdale Moms Blog Photo of the Month is Lisa B and two of her boys in San Diego at the beach. Her 4-year old is trying to run from the first wave he's...

Mark your calendars for the PVMOM Spring Sale coming up this Saturday on May 4th, 2013. There will be thousands of items for sale to the public, including gently-used infant, children, and maternity clothing, swim suits, strollers, highchairs, bouncers,...

Mark your calendars for the PVMOM Fall/Winter Sale coming up this Saturday on October 6, 2012. There will be about 20,000 items for sale to the public, including gently-used infant, children, and maternity clothing, Halloween costumes, strollers, highchairs, bouncers,...

Since launching in 2010, Scottsdale Moms Blog has been a wealth of information for local and visiting families. We have had so many contributors share their advice and tips for all things parenting and living life in AZ. After...

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...

Recently, we drove down to Tucson, Arizona for the weekend. Tucson is only 1 & 1/2 hours south from Scottsdale, so it is an easy drive. It is also about five degrees cooler, which makes all the difference in the...

Living in beautiful Arizona, we seem to get a boom of visitors this time of year who are escaping the snow and seeking the sun. Or, perhaps you are in town visiting Arizona in January for the Super Bowl, Barrett-Jackson, or...

This fall, residents and guests of Scottsdale are invited to experience the Scottsdale Civic Center like never before! With the seasonal Fall in Love with Scottsdale Civic Center extravaganza, the city reintroduces this vibrant area through a series of...

One thing I wish my husband and I did more often, but rarely fit into our schedule, is date nights. About once every other month or so, we leave the kids with a sitter and get out of the...

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...

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! 

Many of you are first time parents or you are new to Arizona and it can be challenging finding the right pediatric providers for your children. The process  can also leave you with so many questions, especially when you...

In an effort to spice things up (again) on SMB we're launching a brand new series - Getting Out of Arizona!  Can we all say in unison "YES, please!?"  Although we had a ton of fun doing our Steph...

If you are a local or you are planning a spring break visit to AZ, there are a ton of great things to do in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and surrounding areas. Here is our list of THE BEST activities for you...

Both Joy & I (with girls, hubbies and SMB Winner - Melissa P) were blessed to be able to go to Breakfast with Santa at the Pointe Hilton this past Sunday.  With two nearly 1 1/2 year old girls...

Get out your dancing shoes and turn on the radio!  It's time for a DANCE PARTY! What you need: The Internet (check) Reckless Abandon (if you can't find this go outside, take off your shoes and wiggle your toes in the grass...

If you're anything like me and my husband, you mean well when it comes to date nights. You KNOW they're super important, but making it happen can be a challenge. For us, snagging a free night to have all...

This post is written on behalf of Lego KidsFest in exchange for 4 tickets to their Friday evening event.  All content and opinions are my own. Last night we had the opportunity to attend the Lego KidsFest event at the...

This is a sponsored post for Scottsdale Promenade Drive-In movies. Looking for a fun family outing this Spring? Moonlit Drive-In movies are back at the Scottsdale Promenade and they will take place each Saturday night in April! The Promenade is located...

Our last family event was so popular, we decided to do it again! We want you to mark your calendars, prepare for some fun, and get ready to join Scottsdale Moms Blog and our sponsors at Children’s Learning Adventure - Scottsdale...

This is my favorite time of year in Arizona.  The weather is perfect and the flowers are just starting to show their color.  With the wet "winter" we had, I'm hoping that the desert will have colorful flowers. A great way...

First of all, I just have to get something off of my chest... it's WICKED hot out there ladies!!! I don't care what other people may say - it feels terrible when I walk out my front door each and every...

One of my favorite summer activity is the staycation! I love the fantastic resorts we are so lucky to have here in Arizona. I love sitting by the pool with a cocktail and letting the kids play in the...