This summer, we have been so fortunate to spend time with friends! We've been in town most of the summer, since my daughter Mary Alice made her debut in April.
My kids have been welcomed into friend's homes for pizza and...
Genius idea, worth re-visiting!
If I just had more hours in the day, I would craft and play in the local hobby store all the time! But I don't, so I have to choose my favorite crafts and incorporate...
It is time for all things Halloween! These are some of our favorite posts on everything from DIY costumes and decor to scare free stories for kids.
The teams are set. The venues are ready. Paris awaits. It is a summer Olympic year!
July 26, 2024, the Olympic Games begin.
I am always very inspired by the Olympics. Every four years, the world comes together to celebrate competition, athleticism,...
Is your tree overflowing with lemons? We are revisiting a post from 2012 with five unique ideas for what to do with all that citrus!
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Every year from December to April, we are gifted with an endless supply of lemons...
Taking time to take care of yourself now that you're a mom can be SO challenging.
Isn't it so easy for this to be the first thing that flies out the window when you become a mamma? You’re exhausted...
If you are on Pinterest, you have probably seen lots of different ways to display the millions of holiday cards that arrive all season long. But I came up with an idea that we have been doing for a...
Feeling Crafty this summer?!
I have been saving small pieces of crayons for awhile with the intention of melting them into new crayons. We finally had enough pieces ready and I thought it would be a fun activity for the...
Well, our temps here may still feel like summer, but every store we walk into reminds us that it’s technically fall, and that the HOLIDAYS ARE ALMOST HERE! (Throwing shade at you Costco, with your glittering Christmas trees that...
July is National Ice Cream Month! We recently hosted an ice cream themed party. These cute ice cream cone cupcakes were a big hit with the preschool crowd. Making the cupcakes was pretty easy - box mix, cone on...
When I was little, I used to love making jewelry, headbands, and those lanyard bracelet things. This year my bohemian insides really took over… I find myself shoeless, mismatched and natural more often than not! I still love a...
I like cooking. Really, I do. But I must admit motherhood has taken some of the joy out of it for me. Most evenings I find myself feeling like this…
(Can I get an Amen?)
And while I like cooking, I’m...
If I just had more hours in the day, I would craft and play in the local hobby store all the time! But I don't, so I have to choose my favorite crafts and incorporate them in my busy...
When our daughter told us she wanted to be a "fancy pirate" for Halloween, I instantly pictured a tulle skirt, lots of pearls, and big gold earrings. For the last few Halloweens, she and I have loved creating her...
We've been back at school for a month now... and if your's anything like me, the school work is starting to pile up! So we're bringing back a great post from the SMB Archives to help you conquer the...
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 am totally one of those moms that fills her Pinterest boards with lots of inspiration for every upcoming holiday, and then fails to make anything once that holiday rolls around.
The craftiness gene just isn't in me, but as...
This year, a professional family photo shoot is not in the budget for us. I love our local Scottsdale and Phoenix photographers (see footnote for a list of ones I've worked with personally), and I have happily paid for professional family photos before,...
THEME WEEK | What’s for Dinner?
This week on SMB, we’re tackling the daily question “What’s for Dinner”
Join us all week long as our contributors weigh-in with different ideas and recipes related to the nightly dinner -time dilemma!
I am one...
Valentine's Day is right around the corner! What better way to celebrate with your kids than a fun craft that involves gardening, upcycling, and lots of sparkly Valentine's hearts? I am not usually a super-crafty mom but my love...
If you're looking for a way to add some color to your summer, a tie dye party is the way to go!
This spring we hosted a virtual tie dye birthday party. (again, a huge thanks to my daughter's friends'...
DIY Holiday Gift
If you are looking for a fun, last-minute holiday gift that you can make (and enjoy yourself), I highly recommend making hard lotion bars. I recently tried these with my mom and we both had a lot...
A simple and fun printable for your children's letter to Santa Claus!
If your kids are young like mine, and not quite up to writing a full letter or note on their own, here is your answer! Our Letter to Santa...
Christmastime is the perfect time to give a special gift to your child's teacher. One of my favorite things to do during the holidays is crafts with my daughter. I see the light that comes through my child when...
Alright Moms, we all know it's coming. Candy, candy and more candy! With Halloween parties, decorative bowls of candy corn, and of course Trick-or-Treating, the sugar rush is upon us.
I doubt I'm alone when I say "I choose my...
Sweet and spicy recipes to love
I recently discovered this amazing honey at Fry's Grocery Store, and it is a must buy! It is called Mike's Hot Honey and it is the perfect blend of spicy heat and sweet delicious...
I’m busy. You’re busy. We’re ALL busy. But, we’ve all gotta eat!
Here’s the thing. Convenience foods are just that: Convenient. They are typically not very good for us and loaded with salt/sugar/fat. I’m not saying...
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, we decided to plan a mini-party at the park. I wanted to keep the theme focused, so we picked my daughter's favorite Dr. Seuss book, The Cat in the Hat. We invited a...
You paid a significant amount of money to enter the amusement park. The place does not allow outside food. You know all-too-well that the park opens just late enough that by the time you get on a few rides,...
Celebrating our teachers is important for kids and their families. May 4 -8 is the week when children have the opportunity to show how much they love their teacher.
How do we do that? For teacher appreciation week, why not decorate your...