The kids are home from school and it is easy to use them as an excuse as to why you're not exercising. Let's face it - there are so many reasons why we avoid it: not enough time, too...
Do you have a child and want to participate in a local study and get paid for it? Sign up to have your child use a body cream and get compensated up to $125!
Stephens is looking for males and...
Two weeks ago my youngest daughter started feeling sick. Because we knew numbers were going up and there was a chance she was exposed, we got her tested immediately with a rapid test.
Shortly after taking the test, we received...
Start 2017 with a bang and join our Fitness Challenge! Five local spots are offering FREE classes for our readers to try and we've got some awesome prizes.
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. A common question that many parents have when choosing a dental provider for their kids is what is the difference between a pediatric dentist and a general dentist? While it is possible...
Fall is here and I have to say that this is my favorite time of the year. Pumpkin everything is back and decor at the stores have arrived. I don't know about you but when I think of fall...
Do you remember the post Why Being a Mom is Enough? I read it. You should if you haven't. It's great but it's not entirely true. It's just being mom isn't enough.
Tough love, right?
This one might not sit well...
Sunscreen. The most used AZ summer product and for me the most frustrating one. The bottles end up super greasy and leak all over my bag. They're also bulky. And I have the hardest time applying it on my...
Holiday Gift Guide 2019
Shopping for the holidays can be tough! We are here to help you find all of the gifts for everyone on your nice list!
Also follow us on Instagram because we are hosting a 12 Days of Instagram giveaway...
One of the things that I look forward to the most during summer vacation is the ability to pick up and leave the scorching heat of Arizona to the warm, breezy weather of the Midwest. Where daylight literally rolls...
Everyone loves a good spring cleaning session. There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction that comes with gazing upon a clean and organized closet or garage! But with all the spring cleaning that goes on this time of year, it’s...
The Top 4 Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment
As 2020 comes to a close, our partners at Dunn Orthodontics want to help your kids end the year smiling. The benefits of straight teeth go far beyond a good-looking smile. It’s what...
I remember sitting in my OB’s office and anxiously waiting for my 16 week gender reveal appointment. It's was a BOY! We cheered, cried - and then life got real!!! A boy, a real boy. My life was forever...
Before kids, your life was totally about you. Where you wanted to work, what you wanted to eat, how much sleep you needed (or didn't need!) - it was all up to you. After kids, well, let's just say,...
America, I think it’s safe to say we have jumped the shark – or the pumpkin spice deodorant – with our national pumpkin spice obsession. Yes, the deodorant is a real product. Go check it out if you want...
The struggle is real...especially when it comes to getting motivated to workout. Yes, once you're in motion half the work is done, but I'm here to help you to get over the hump of trying, or at least get...
The following situations are based on my experiences. Please contact your doctor for any medical advice regarding your personal circumstance.
The previous posts in this series have been directed to the chronically sick parent (Part One, Part Two, & Part...
In my practice, I hear a lot of women come in talking about their anxiety. During the holidays, normal, manageable anxiety can run high. Sometimes it doesn't feel like anxiety. It can feel like overwhelm. It can feel like...
Hello! I’m Jessica and this week it’s my turn to share some of my Friday Favorites. I took a look at my daily life and routine and tried to decide, of all things I use, touch, and wear each day...
I can’t believe that it is March and the cold/flu season is still going strong! Honestly, the flu scared me so much this year that I avoided the gym so I didn’t have to put my baby in their...
IV therapy is growing in popularity, and for several good reasons. This type of treatment offers a variety of benefits that boost your health and wellness in powerful ways.
An IV infusion works with a drip line hooked up to...
Ever since having my daughter, I feel completely behind when it comes to giving my hair and skin the tlc it deserves. I then get desperate and find myself turning to trending Facebook articles where they tell me what...
Thank You Thursday {April Edition}
Thank You Thursday is a sometimes monthly Scottsdale Moms Blog series. The team at SMB is so LUCKY to receive products, try new local venues, and hear about new things to do all the time....
Birth to age five is considered one of the most critical times in childhood. During this period, children experience the fastest levels of brain development, create the connections needed for empathy, learn social skills that come into play once...
Huggies generously offered one SMB Contributor some coveted Little Snugglers as a swap for an honest review. So easy!!! Let us tell you why they're the best!
Are you in a workout rut? Need a new routine? Want to start working out but don't know where to start? The Bar Method may be the answer for you! I had the chance to try a month here this...
Here I am again NOT writing about birth or photography or anything that I am actually an expert in, but instead my guilty pleasure, clothes.
I love clothes. I love creating my own style and looking unique and fashionable. I...
From burns and scrapes to sniffles and fevers, I've compiled a list of home remedy favorites by our very own Scottsdale Mom's Blog Contributors. It’s sometimes surprising to know that what you have in your pantry just might prevent a...
As a busy mom of 4 and business owner, I sought an intimate gym atmosphere that afforded me a great work out before carpool, work, and life began vying for my time.
I needed a gym that gave me an...
A mother of 6, a wife, and a thriving business owner changing the hair industry in Arizona one client at a time.
The above is the perfect synopsis of Michelle Anderson, owner of “Michelle and Hair” located in Tempe,...