Summer's heating up and so should your dates nights...or date days. This month I'm planning our next date and thinking outside the box a bit. I know I get tired of the ol’ dinner and a movie date. How...
Last week I tried a fun, exciting and super-hard spin class with Diane at the DC Ranch Village. Three days later, my legs still hurt going up and down the stairs {talk about a tough workout!}.
What makes this spin class...
It happened over night. I went from having a tiny immobile baby who sat nicely on a blanket and played with toys within reach, to a running toddler who will push, open, pull, eat and climb on anything she...
One of my favorite traditions to do for Father's Day is to gather around and tell Brian one thing that we really love about him. It is so fun to hear what the kids say each year. Usually they...
Happy Friday! I'm Jenny, and I'm the latest SMB Contributor to participate in the Friday Favorites series. In case you missed the last few, this is where we contributors talk about a few of our favorite products, places, recipes, etc....
Ice Excavation: Fill a plastic container with some water, ice and little toys you want the kids to “excavate,” the ice cubes will help mix things up and prevent all of the toys sinking to the bottom. Freeze overnight!...
Graduation season is upon us. Are you having a difficult time deciding what gift to get? We suggest buying a present reflective of the graduate's personality. Here is a roundup of Scottsdale Mom's Blog recommendations for graduation gifts:
The sporty...
Hi! I am Rudri.
I've lived in the Valley for the past seven years with my husband and my 10-year-old daughter. To make any place home, you definitely need go-to services, products and places you can count on! Here is...
Towards the end of December, I kept seeing articles about Marie Kondo and the book she wrote, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. With the hustle and bustle of the busy holiday...
Earth Day is April 22nd and it's a great opportunity to teach your kids about planet Earth!
When I was perusing Pinterest to find some Earth Day inspiration, I found a lot of crafts that involved using lots of (new)...
Marissa is kicking off our new series "Friday Favorites" sharing all the things she is loving in her life right now! Take a look...you may just find your next favorite place or product.
During my last pregnancy, had you...
The question of "what's for dinner?" haunts me nightly. Rushing home from work, grabbing the kids, heading to after-school activities - dinner can seem like an endless chore, especially when I haven't made it to the store that day...
Mother's Day Event!
Are you looking for a unique way to celebrate Mother’s Day this year? The Gildan Esprit de She is hosting a Duathlon and 5k in Tempe on May 8th.
This is an opportunity for you to do something...
Well, it feels like I blinked and we went from winter to summer! In Arizona, we have a lot of opportunities to play outside, so all of our outdoor toys get A LOT of use. That being said, as...
Break a sweat this season and enjoy your favorite workouts outdoors! With the summer heat just around the corner, now is the time to celebrate the season and participate in some many of the outdoor fitness events offered around...
I am all about some shamrock shaped sugar cookies with green sprinkles to celebrate the Luck O’ The Irish…but in recent years I found a recipe I love. Please note that this treat is for all of you PARENTS. This...
My husband and I started our spring cleaning early this year and recently completed "Operation Park the Cars in the Garage." After declaring victory over the clutter, we found ourselves with FOUR carloads of items that we no longer needed....
You've made it this far! You pushed through the morning sickness of the first trimester and breezed right through the second. You can see the finish line ahead. For some, childbirth can be swift and painless. For others, childbirth...
It may be warming up, but the colds are not going away! Local pediatrician Dr. Nadia Day is guest blogging for us today and sharing home remedies to help the littles (and parents!) get some relief.
Cold and flu season...
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...
It was the week before Christmas and I had to make a quick stop by CVS with my 3-year-old in tow. As usual, he made a beeline to the toy aisle. I reminded him that Santa would soon bring...
You don’t need a bunch of fancy art supplies to create masterpieces! We here at Rachel’s Young At Art love to experiment with recyclables! Not only is it good for the environment, but they are easily found at home....
Almost all of us have fallen into the Pinterest trap. Spending HOURS at a time scrolling through the latest in dream fashion and home decor. We've joked about what life was like before Pinterest took over and read the...
As the end of January nears, how are you feeling about your New Year's Resolution(s)?
Whether your answer is "Ughhhh...." or "Doing Great!" creating a Vision Board for 2016 can help you get back on track ...or help you continue to...
The New Year's Clean-Up
Have you ever started the new year with a resolution? Probably, yes. Has that resolution ever fallen flat before January ends? Again...yes. Sometimes completing resolutions is best attained when we start with a clean space and...
Happy New Year Everyone! A time for new beginnings, and for many of us, an overwhelming sense of needing to do it all and do it right. Since "health" seems to be a common topic of New Years promises...
One of the hardest things about gift shopping is buying a present for a little one, when you don't have a child around that age. It can be hard to know what your nephew wants for Christmas when your...
I love making an indulgent, yummy breakfast for Christmas morning.
Christmas music is playing, the kids open all of their presents by 6am and are busy with their new toys. We have nothing to do but relax and spend time...
If you are like me, you have a laundry list of people to buy for, but are trying to avoid breaking the bank. Buying an awesome gift doesn't mean you have to spend a small fortune. Whether you need stocking stuffer...
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!
Guide To Scottsdale
Your Survival Guide to Spring Sports
Spring is officially in Sunny Arizona, which means it's time for kids to dust off their cleats, grab their gloves, and hit the fields...
