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Free on Thursday's for a date night outing rather than a weekend night?  No problem!  Call a sitter, put on a little perfume and kiss the kiddo's goodnight - all mamma's deserve a night out every once in awhile.  If...

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...

We all want our children to learn and grow in a safe and loving environment. When it's time for your child to start attending preschool, there are SO MANY wonderful schools in our area to choose from. To make it...

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...

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,...

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...

Hello Moms! If you, like me, are a little rusty with your Presidential knowledge, here are some resources to brush up your Super Brain this President's Day. QUIZZES Pop Quiz: Which president had a mouth full of dentures, and therefore...

Hey, Valley moms!  Does the Arizona heat have you searching for indoor activities for your kids?  Do you need to add some variety to your Splash Pad/Library/Children's Museum/Play Structure at Fashion Square summer rotation?  Do you have older kids...

Looking for a fun way for the kids to spend an afternoon? iPic Scottsdale is offering Minecraft on the big screen! The new session starts October 19th and lasts for four weeks. iPic Scottsdale (located at Scottsdale Quarter) is hosting...

We are so thankful for our readers and for our continued growth.  Thank you for your support and for continuing to spread the word about Mom Index. This month, take time to be thankful for your friends and family and...

As soon as my daughter could sit on the counter, we began baking together. We bake for play dates, for neighbors, for my husband's coworkers, and for ourselves. The value of baking with little ones extends far beyond the...

I am SO excited to announce that we are adding something new to the next Mom's Night Out event on May 10th at the Ice Den. WHAT?! You don't have your tickets yet?? Well chop chop! https://momsnightoutarizona.eventbrite.com/. So what's new? Scottsdale Moms...

We've gathered up a list of the best neighborhood Christmas lights in Scottsdale! Put on your jammies, make some hot chocolate, and load up the family for an evening light cruise through these neighborhoods. E Grayhawk & 76th Way, Scottsdale...

There is nothing I love more than getting out with the hubby for a date night at a new restaurant.  Aww...just saying that makes me want to arrange a sitter for this weekend so can do that! A month...

When my oldest son and daughter were very young, we did not have a pool. I remember coming up with all kinds of inventive ways to try to stay cool. And, then, I discovered splash pads. These glorious spots provided the...

Holidays are fast approaching and that generally means lots of parties...and lots of FOOD! You may be dreading the thought of planning, prepping, cooking and overall organizing of food for your guests. You may be trying to figure out...

Pines Motel is a small, affordable, family run motel in Cottonwood, AZ.  They recently invited my family to stay for two nights in exchange for writing this post. All opinions are my own.  Looking to get out of town for a weekend...

{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...

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...

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!

With December in full swing we thought it was time to poll YOU, our incredible readers, and see what some of your favorite Valley area Holiday Activities are. The list below is a compilation of all of your Facebook comments...

I am so happy to announce that story times are FINALLY back up and going. I don’t think many have been open since pre-pandemic therefore my little guy has yet to be at any sort of story time. My...

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...

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...

Parks were our saving grace when we first moved to Scottsdale. This post is mostly geared towards fellow newcomers to the area, but maybe some veterans will see a “new to them” park, or be reminded of someplace they...

Have you seen that there is a new restaurant in the Scottsdale Shops at Gainey Village called Drexyl? It just opened a few weeks ago and the Scottsdale Moms Blog team was invited to try it out last week. First...

Get ready for some delicious Easter dining options this year! The Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher, The Sicilian Baker, and the Montauk are ready with amazing themed options for your Easter weekend! Hash Kitchen – The creative a.m. eatery Hash Kitchen...

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...

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...