I was at a parent night on elementary curriculum recently and the principal was giving us a brief rundown of the literature our kids would be studying next year.  The same words kept cropping up:  Fairy Tales.  On top...
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...

KIDS EAT FREE

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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...

Urban Fishing

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We all LOVE where we live, right?! Big city, great people, lots to do, continuous sunshine- what's missing? For me, not much but for my husband it doesn't typically fulfill the 'great outdoors' category. As a child, I had fond memories...
When I first stepped foot inside BuyBuyBaby to register I felt like I was being consumed by a tidal wave of baby gear...maybe you remember that feeling too. There's such an overwhelming number and range of choices when it...
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...
It is a rare treat that my hubby and I get to go out on a date.  But, each time we do make it out of the house past dark, we feel giddy...almost like we are doing something wrong......
Not sure if you've had a chance to check out our Galtime.com {Phoenix} weekly posts yet - but it's a MUST. Joy & I have been guest blogging every week for them since the beginning of the year. Here are some...
Drum roll please…..the winner of the January Scottsdale Moms Blog Photo of the Month is Lisa B and two of her boys in San Diego at the beach. Her 4-year old is trying to run from the first wave he's...
New cameras are popular Christmas gifts each year, especially SLRs, and I know some of you are just scratching the surface and getting to know your new toy obsession. If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering what equipment should...

SMB PlayGroup

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Our SMB PlayGroup is in full swing now.  We've launched our 2011 playgroup with some great activities that we can't wait to tell you about! Our first meeting was just last week at sweet Jenet's home (and by sweet I...
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...
Happy New Year!  We're so excited to share our events for 2011 and to keep you up-to-date about events, activities and opportunities to experience the best in the Valley.  Thank you for your ongoing support and for spreading the...

Breakfast with Santa

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Both Joy & I (with girls, hubbies and SMB Winner - Melissa P) were blessed to be able to go to Breakfast with Santa at the Pointe Hilton this past Sunday.  With two nearly 1 1/2 year old girls...
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 –...
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...
"Just pretend...."  These are words that we hear in our house ALL the time.  We have kids ages 5-9, and they love to put on shows and create elaborate imagination play together.  They drag out the dress-up clothes and...
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...

Arizona Restaurant Week

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Have you heard about Arizona Restaurant Week? Arizona Restaurant Week 2010 is undoubtedly one of our favorite times of the year. This September 18th to September 26th 2010 you will have the opportunity to eat at some of the finest restaurants in the Valley as well...
I just got back from my first big trip back East with Reagan.  She's now 10.5 months old and I had no idea what to expect.  In fact, once I got to Nashville (which is a 3 hour flight), I began to...
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...
We blink and they’re grown up.  We wake up one morning and their chubby thighs have turned into knobby knees.  One day they are in diapers and literally the next day you are getting them ready for prom.  Childhood...
I hope you enjoyed my first guest post in June.  It’s been a lot of fun searching for all the wonderful events and activities throughout the Valley.  The Phoenix area is such fantastic place to raise children and to...
We're back with another Getting out of Arizona post.  If you didn't see last week's post on Napa and Sonoma Valley be sure to click HERE.  I don't know about you, but after this week's temps,  I'm ready to...
Our first meeting as a moms' group, we ventured to Montelucia Resort. The pool is stunning, surrounded by waterfalls and numerous lounge chairs. About ten mommas with babies (and preschoolers) in tow showed up to the poolside party! When going...
In an effort to spice things up (again) on SMB we're launching a brand new series - Getting Out of Arizona!  Can we all say in unison "YES, please!?"  Although we had a ton of fun doing our Steph...

Baby and Me Movie

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Remember this post on Harkins Summer Movie Fun? Well, maybe you're like me and you read that post and thought "We'll do that when _____ gets older." I have good news ladies - there is no reason to wait!  Farrell's...
{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...
This week's MomSense comes from a Scottsdale Mom and Grandma, Darcy Kimmel with Family Matters, who after hearing of another child drowning here in Phoenix, she hid the key to their pool (she wouldn't even tell us where the...
{Joy} I love watching Reagan learn new skills!  Eating solid food is no exception.  I was surprised to learn that chewing is intuitive and that she learns so much just by watching someone else do it.  Amazing. I started her...

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Easter Dining in Scottsdale and Phoenix

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Get ready for some delicious Easter dining options this year! The Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher, The Sicilian Baker, and the Montauk are ready...

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