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...
Who doesn’t need more reasons to get together when you have amazing girlfriends you don’t see enough because of _______________ (fill in blank with: kids, job, husband, volunteer work, or other commitment)?
Behold: a Favorite Things Party is the new...
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...
How do we teach our children to embrace their failures? Join our contributor, Kari, as she gives you practical tips to teach your children how to learn from failure.
This week one of my students, an 8th grader, described the study method...
Like many mommies, I enjoy my coffee. Each day begins with a cup, and I usually end up buying another while I'm out and about. There may be a Starbucks on every corner, but there are several local coffee...
If you are looking for something super fun this weekend to enjoy this beautiful weather we have going on, I have to suggest the Glendale Chocolate Affair. This is a free event located in the heart of downtown Glendale....
For this month's "Contributor Corner" question, we are asking our contributors: where is your favorite place to enjoy this cooler fall weather outdoors?
Schnepf Farms! While it's a drive, it's so worth it! -Monika
Queen Creek Olivemill. The olives are harvested...
It's archives week here at SMB. Here's one from our early days:
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Pre-Nora I used to travel a lot (and by a lot I mean once a month). And I'll be honest, even without a baby, airplane travel can be stressful by...
I’ve been wanting to try an Asian head spa for awhile now, and I finally got to experience one recently in Phoenix. Have you heard about the amazing scalp treatments you can get at one? If you’re unsure what...
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...
SMB's Kids Eat Free Guide
If you are visiting from out of town or are a local and looking for new restaurant choices, this list is for YOU. Be sure to bookmark it now for those days you don't want...
NOT JUST FOR TWIN FAMILIES! OPEN TO EVERYONE!
Please join the Paradise Valley Mothers of Multiples (PVMOM) for our semi annual Fall Sale. There will be fantastic deals on gently used baby/kids clothes and items! {And free parking}
We know that...
Living in Scottsdale means our hot HOT summers need to be filled with busy camp days for our kids. Because we know, if we don't plan our kids summers, we then become the "camp directors." We also know that...
Remember how much fun we had last month at AZ Airtime?
Scottsdale Moms Blog is partnering with our good friends at AZ Airtime to bring you another opportunity to bounce off the walls with your little ones. Literally.
Join us on...
{Steph} You might think I'm joking when I tell you that I've been "planning" Nora's first birthday party for the last 6 months - but I'm being 100% truthful. Really. I love to plan parties. And if I were...
Spring is coming and that means Scottsdale is packed with all.the.events. We just wish we could do them all. Plan your local spring break staycation with our monthly things to do list!
Read all about our Spring Break Guide here....
I am so thrilled to share with all you wonderful Scottsdale Moms a new passion project of mine and a special opportunity to capture some magic with you and your little ones, just in time for the holiday season!
If...
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...
Ok, summer's here, kids are home, we are all stuck in the house. We all NEED fun things to do to survive this heat!
This is why we created a Guide to Surviving Summer, just for you! We included over 30 pages of games,...
Hello everyone! My name is Kimberly Jarman, the owner of Kimberly Jarman Photography, a boutique studio located in downtown Mesa. We are so excited to be back guest blogging for Scottsdale Mom’s Blog. Last time we blogged you met...
Getting your family ready for any type of outing, event, or family get together can be hectic enough. Planning for a family photo shoot can be downright STRESSFUL. As a photographer, I love partnering with our clients of our...
I don’t know about you but when the temperature creeps up, I itch to get the heck outta town. My family has a cabin up north which has always been a great escape! Recently on a “Rhino” ride around...
I'm back with another Friday Date Night post! I know, I know... it's been awhile. Let's just say between this pregnancy, chasing around our (very) energetic toddler and the holidays, we just haven't gotten a chance to eat at...
We have been going to Boo at the Zoo at the Phoenix Zoo every year for the past 7 years - ever since we became parents really. Of course, I love the zoo and think it is a wonderful...
Since having children, our travel accommodation preference has changed drastically. Gone are the days of booking one nice hotel room and scouting airfare deals for two.
Our post-kiddo travel seems to include more car drives and vacation rentals, because let’s...
This post is brought to you by our incredible venue sponsors for the upcoming Mom's Night Out Arizona, Ice Den and 18° Neighborhood Grill. Looking forward to seeing so many of you readers at the event on May 10...
It's the most wonderful time of the year...and the most expensive time of the year {minus our gross A/C bill during summer}. I love the holiday season so much, but the expense of it is sometimes overwhelming. This year...
Scottsdale Moms brings you our annual Kids Holiday Gift Guide, featuring products that will be the perfect gift for the kiddos on your list this holiday season!
We are three moms with ten children between us - ages 7 through...
Dressing for the holidays can be daunting!
Here are a few ideas to make your holiday wardrobe season a little more merry and bright.
Thanksgiving: Dress for the season with fall colors. Even if we don't see leaves changing color here...
Living in Scottsdale means our hot HOT summers need to be filled with busy camp days for our kids. Because we know, if we don't plan our kids summers, we then become the "camp directors." We also know that...
Guide To Scottsdale
Family Friendly Events (December 2024)
December is here! The weather is perfect, we have so many family-friendly events all around town. So fun!
Our holiday gift guide is live, check...
