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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...

Mark your calendars for the PVMOM Spring Sale coming up on April 28th, 2012. There will be about 20,000 items for sale to the public, including gently-used infant, children, and maternity clothing, strollers, highchairs, bouncers, feeding and nursing supplies,...

I would like to share some upcoming events for Angel Mamas. I recently joined this organization a couple months ago, and I am inspired what they are doing in the community and had to share some fun and exciting events they have planned...

The following is a guest post by local mom Charlotte Wilson. Charlotte's visit to the Great Arizona Puppet Theater was not sponsored in any way - she just had to share her experience with you all! Take it away, Charlotte! I...

  If you’re new and just stopping in… welcome!  We’re so glad you’ve found Scottsdale Moms Blog! Today we’re back with another Mommy SOS topic.  If you missed our other Mommy SOS posts be sure to check them out.  We’ve covered some great...

Take me out to Spring Training, Grab a seat on the lawn. Bring me some snacks and a sippy cup; I won't wear that hat (don't even try!) for it's Really close to my NAP TIME, Don't mind if...

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...

What are your kids up to this summer? If you're not sure, you'll want to check out Raising Arizona Kids' Camp Fair AZ this weekend - February 25 and 26 - where representatives from day and overnight camps will be...

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...

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....

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...

If you are looking for something to do on Sunday that is sure to delight your children (and is practically FREE), you have to check out Maricopa Live Steamers’ Adobe Western Railroad in North Phoenix. Every Sunday from Labor...

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...

If you have been thinking about signing up for a mommy and me class to check out with your child (or children), I want to recommend Music Together  as one of the best kids’ classes around (click on the link...

This past Tuesday, while the sun beat down on all of us outside, we along with 50+ families stayed nice and cool inside the Jewish Community Center. We (and our kids of course) enjoyed face painting, balloon art, Jungl Jill...

I came across this great website (KidsEatFor.com) that lists a ton of restaurants in Phoenix and surrounding cities that offer free (or cheap) kids meals with each purchase of an adult meal. I have three kids to buy meals for,...

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...

It's archives week here at SMB.  Here's one from our early days: ***** 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...

It's archives week here at SMB.  Here's one from our early days: ***** When I was 6 years old, my family lived on one acre in the Tennessee countryside.  One neighbor had horses and the other had cows complete with a pond...

It's archives week here at SMB.  Here's one from our early days: ***** 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...

It's archives week here at SMB.  Here's one from our early days: ***** mom·sen·se (mɒm sens) noun 1.  practical motherly intelligence that is sensible or reasonable 2. a mother's mental discernment, realization, or recognition  - She has momsense.  OR She used her momsense to determine that...

Every birthday or special event that rolls around, I always stress about where to buy the cake. I haven’t found any true bakeries close to my house in North Scottsdale. All of the fabulous cupcake places closed down and...

You may or may not be aware that the LAST Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 hits theaters TODAY!  Well, it does.  And it's certainly worth seeing if you're into wizards and dragons and...

If you didn't get a chance to check out the Baby Sensory Class this past Wednesday, we have a special treat!  Here's Dr. Lin Day of Baby Sensory with some wisdom on encouraging our babies speach development: The acquisition of...

First, a confession: I am totally guilty of complaining about how many big box and chain stores we have in this area and how comparatively few locally-owned businesses, and yet I’m not very good at seeking out the mom-and-pop...

In honor of my brother’s wedding in a few weeks, I am writing a blog post about something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue . . .and of course they are all things to do in and...

There are few things that I'd love my kids to experience at least once during their childhood.  The circus is certainly one of them.  I love the idea and excitement of a traveling group of performers sharing their amazing...

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...

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...

In a hidden spot two hours outside of Phoenix, we found the cutest place to take the family for a weekend away. It has a little something for the kids, a little something for the adults, and lots of...