Did those words just make you sit up a little straighter in your chair? Does the thought of going out to eat (and hence, NOT cooking tonight) make you sing a little song inside, only to have it silenced...
How do farm fresh eggs sound? Or melt-in-your-mouth homemade caramel? I know you want local delicious fresh fruit and vegetables. Oh, and I bet you can't wait for tomato season to be here, like me?
Is your mouth-watering yet?
I am...
Hey SMB readers and local businesses! We are getting ready to launch our third annual Scottsdale Moms Blog Guide to Surviving Summer next month (yes, I am sorry, but summer is almost here...)
The Guide has tons on great information...
It is officially summer in AZ. Take a look back at some archived posts to find great tips for beating the heat and having fun with your kids.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Last month we started a series on the best playgrounds in Scottsdale (and the surrounding areas). Follow along with our contributors as they share their playground picks in various parts of town. This time, Sara Frederick takes on Northeast...
Founded in California, Ahi Mahi brings the coastal fresh fish vibe right to Scottsdale. Ahi Mahi advertises as a “healthy, California-inspired and South East Asian infused cuisine." The concept is actually really cool. When I found out they opened...
Fall is officially here! We will gladly welcome the 80 degree weather and pretend that it's boots and scarves weather while eating everything pumpkin. Here is a round up of October events to plan your month.
First, download our free...
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...
forwarded to Winter Break Camps https://scottsdale.momcollective.com/scottsdale-winter-break-guide-for-locals-and-tourists/
It's archives week here at SMB. Here's one from our early days:
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We all know that its hot; its Summer in Arizona for crying out loud! I feel like the Queen of Redundancy every time I open my mouth to...
One of my favorite things to do during the holiday 's warm up with a cup of tea. Some of the best places to enjoy high tea in the valley are at our local resorts. Nothing like sipping warm...
With the weather improving, it's finally time to get outside and play! Here are some of my kids' favorite backyard activities when they were toddlers and preschoolers.
Create Animal Habitats: My kids love doing this, even to this day! Each child...
All children are musical! They can learn to sing and keep a beat and have confidence in their abilities. Music Together in Phoenix is the perfect place for your children to nurture this musical growth in a fun and...
We've made it to May, Scottsdale! You just have to finish up this month and then its summer vacay! You're so close and your friends at SMB are all rallying for you to finish strong. This guide has the...
Halloween is upon us and all the little monsters are getting ready for trick-or-treating. There are lots of fun, safe, family friendly Halloween events & festivals going on around town. From trunk or treating to hot air balloons to...
Our family had the opportunity to visit the brand new SeaLife Sea Turtle Rescue Reef Exhibit, at SeaLife in Tempe, featuring Donna, an Olive Ridley Sea Turtle. We learned all about the threats turtles face and how SeaLife rescues,...
Winner of Phoenix Magazine's Best Restaurant Bars Award 2010 and holding an Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator, Caffe Boa obviously has a great reputation.
Although Caffe Boa has a Mill Avenue address, it's entrance is actually off of Fourth...
Five years ago when the OBGYN said it’s twins and then proceeded to tell me and my husband about PVMOM, a local multiples club, I had no idea how great of a resource the club would turn out to...
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...
Summer vacation is almost here and there is no better time to start planning for the endless, hot summer days with the kiddos.
Truly, I LOVE my children. I just love them more when they are in school five days a...
Do you ever feel like you need a second mortgage for your kids to survive the summer at all of the private camps throughout the valley? The most popular ones during the hot days can cost up to $350...
As a family, one of our favorite activities to do together is head out to dinner. No shopping, prepping and cooking for me! Win! And if we can find a restaurant that has a great happy hour deal, all...
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 it out here.
Check out our Holiday Light Hot Spots here. And find a list...
That sigh of relief that follows the kids finally being out of schools and your schedule being just a bit less frantic, only seems to last a moment doesn’t it? All it takes is that one little phrase, “Mommy,...
The following is a guest post by Jessica Miller, Assistant Recreation Coordinator for the City of Scottsdale. Take it away, Jessica!
I am so excited to be able to share with you something that I am very passionate about: Scottsdale...
This post was originally run a year ago but the fun things remain the same - especially for all of our visitors in town for the golf and Super Bowl - so we wanted to make sure you saw...
Guide To Scottsdale
Your Survival Guide to Spring Sports
Spring is officially in Sunny Arizona, which means it's time for kids to dust off their cleats, grab their gloves, and hit the fields...
