Guides

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...

Having visitors out here in Arizona is always a blessing! It gives us time to reconnect with distant family and lets our kids see how amazing our loved ones are.  After 8 years in the desert, we have a tried...

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...

We are so excited you found the Scottsdale Moms Guide to Surviving Summer. This is our 8th year of bringing you tips, tricks and things to do, all written to help YOU survive summer with your littles! We don't know...

Time to pack up the family, pretend we have Fall weather and get all those fabulous Instagram pics posted. Pumpkin Spice Latte.....here we come! One of our favorite Fall traditions is visiting pumpkin patches located all over AZ. Whether you...

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...

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...

It’s summertime. Kids are out of school and that usually means that at least one parent now has little companions ALL DAY LONG. What do you do if your kids are driving you nuts by, well, being kids? Here...

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...

If you’re like my family, you spent this past weekend tossing care to the wind and indulging in lots of not-so-healthy food options. From the turkey to the pies to the delicious leftovers, we stuffed ourselves quite silly. Ironically, last...

Back to school and LOTS to do! Our monthly guide for August events in and around Scottsdale is here. Check out our Photography Guide here. It is time to start thinking about those Holiday Card Photos! What are your favorite events...

February is a great month to get out and about town here in Scottsdale, AZ. The weather is gorgeous and some really fun family friendly events are happening out doors. This list has a little bit of everything 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...

September is here and you know what that means. . . Fall is in the air. Well, technically fall won't arrive for another month or so in Scottsdale, but temperatures are starting to cool down in the morning. It's the...

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...

Image courtesy of renjith krishnan/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net I know that sounds contrary to the deal-hunting bargainista in me, but the truth is that I prefer to shop online rather than deal with all the crowds on Black Friday. Plus, with so...

Start making those Valentine's Day dinner (or breakfast) plans with these delicious restaurants around Scottsdale!  Valentine's Day Dinner: The Sicilian Butcher – The modern-casual Italian restaurant is offering a romantic dinner-for-two Valentine’s Day special Monday, February 12 through Sunday, February 18th. Three Valley...

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...

Going on a multi-generational vacation can be an incredible experience with careful planning and consideration. Here are a few tips to help make your trip into a dream vacation for the whole family. Discuss Your Budget Nobody likes to talk about...

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...

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...

We, like you are always looking for fun things to do around town. But with all the information available on the Internet, sometimes it's nice to have a comprehensive, mom-tested resource. That's why we created the Summer Activities Ebook, so...

September is here! Want to make some plans for your family this month? We have some great family friendly Scottsdale September events listed below, some free - but all sure to be a good time for everyone. September Events September...

We have so many amazing restaurants and dining options in Scottsdale! We are constantly amending this list and adding new articles of places to discover. Thank you to our sponsored restaurant! Scottsdale Moms couldn't bring you all of the awesome...

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...

Ok, fall is almost here, kids are back to school, the days are slightly cooler. We are so excited to get outside and celebrate all things FALL in AZ! We created the SMB Fall in AZ Guide, just for you! We included...

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...

**SOLD OUT** We are so excited to see those of you that got tickets! If you didn't get one this time, we hope to see you next time and be sure to subscribe to our email list to be...

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...

I love to read and public libraries hold a special place in my heart. I remember going to libraries as a child feeling so proud that I got to select any book I wanted. The first time I toured...