Guides

Take the stress out of party planning this year and use some of these local birthday experts! We have everything you need to plan the perfect party - venues, treats, and entertainment! No more nights spent making a DIY...

Scottsdale, Arizona is renowned for its luxurious resorts and spas that offer unparalleled comfort and relaxation. If you're planning a summer staycation in Scottsdale or the surrounding areas, you'll be delighted to discover some incredible deals and packages that...

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...

When I ask you to think about where you grocery shop what are your first thoughts?  A large chain? Bright lights? Vinyl tile? Big Displays? Ringing any bells??? Years ago, when I first began shopping for our groceries as a new wifey...

It's summer and it's hot which makes it a perfect time to go indoors and read! Here are some great summer reading programs to keep your kiddos busy and reading! Public Libraries The Scottsdale Public Library has a great summer program...

Nothing quite says Mother's Day like a delicious brunch with someone else doing the cooking! Add in some world famous sticky buns or a bloody mary cart and it’s the perfect way to start Mom’s special day. Check out these...

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...

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!

We have rounded up the best desserts in Scottsdale. These top dessert places around Scottsdale, Arizona will satisfy your sweet tooth! The Screamery located at Shea Blvd and Tatum Road has handcrafted ice cream in flavors (like Bees Knees and...

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...

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...

Summer is Coming! May is the month that starts the summer fun around here! Just before Memorial Day most of the schools close their doors for summer! Yippee! As we approach the end of another school year we (yes, you and I) need to...

Fall brings with it festivals and pumpkin patches galore, but one place you may not think of for some frightening fun is SEA LIFE Arizona. This October 10 – 31, SEA LIFE spooktacular events will be taking place for the ghosts,...

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...

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...

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...

Before kids I thought surely, date nights will be a HUGE priority.  I’d heard it suggested by so many other veteran moms to get out with your hubby.  Sounds great – I thought – we’ll do it! Now as all of you know –...

Halloween is behind us. November is here (and so are the red holiday Starbucks cups!). I'm feeling the urge to get organized for the holiday season! If you're looking ahead too, here are some links from our archives to get you inspired,...

I love the theater! I grew up performing in shows since I was five, and spent all my spare money in college on tickets to concerts and plays. From the thrill of performing on stage to the fun of...

Mother's Day Event! Are you looking for a unique way to celebrate Mother’s Day this year? The Gildan Esprit de She is hosting a Duathlon and 5k in Tempe on May 8th. This is an opportunity for you to do something...

For the days when you forgot to  pack a snack and your kids aren't letting you forget it or you're on mom-Uber duty running back and forth from summer camps to swim lessons, here are a few DRIVE-THRUS with some healthier and more...

Avoid the long lines and empty shelves at the grocery stores and order dinner for pickup or delivery from one of these local restaurants. We want to see all of our favorite local places survive these difficult weeks or...

There is a new, fun experience that just opened at Scottsdale Quarter, and we think it is going to be the hot spot everyone is talking about. It is called Lip Lab and it is much more than a...

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...

I have a love/hate relationship with dining out with the kids. On the one hand, I love saving my kitchen the mess of cooking for the family, and having someone else make the meals is also a plus. But...

Summer getaways don't always mean you have to travel long distances when you live in the Valley of The Sun, because we have Staycations!! I'm sure when you are traveling back to the midwest or out east and you...

It's that time of year again. . . Just a few more weeks of school. Vacations are in the making. Kids are wondering what to do this summer. Mom is thinking about how to keep her kids entertained. Vacation Bible School...

  The Valley is brimming with kid-friendly exhibits and attractions! There are so many great places to visit again and again, why not consider a membership? Memberships pay for themselves after just a few visits, even if you only go when school...

  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...

We are so excited you found the Scottsdale Moms Guide to Surviving Summer. This is our 10th year of bringing you tips, tricks and things to do, all written to help YOU survive summer with your littles! We are hoping...