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When my son was born two years ago, I went back to work after a three-month maternity leave. I work at a school where the staff dress code is business casual, but I was growing tired of black and khaki...

Scottsdale Moms Blog presents a new series: “Pinterest Tried & True!” Join us this week as our contributors share which great ideas from Pinterest really worked for them. We’ll be talking about food, fashion, home decor, crafts, and boredom...

Previously, in Packing Healthy School Lunches {Part 1}: Ideas & Time Saving Tips, we talked about what to pack in a school lunch as well as some time saving tricks to make your life a little easier. Since we're...

Today we’re highlighting a few of our favorite items from the Best Gifts for Older Kids Shopping Guide. Whether you're buying for your own children or a distant relative you barely know, our Shopping Guide has you covered with...

If you're looking to start and cultivate your own home yoga practice, but not sure how, I hope this encourages you!  As a mom to two small boys, finding time to make my way to the yoga studio to get...

It’s official now. Easton is crawling. My little man is on the move, and (OH MY!) how my world is changing. He’s everywhere and into everything already. Honestly, I approached this crawling milestone with equal portions of dread and...

Local, friendly, honest and affordable: "Holiday Spirit" is an easy recommendation for your holiday light install and take-down! Who doesn't love supporting a great, local company in the name of holiday fun?!

Ok, summer's here, kids are home, we are all stuck in the house.  We all NEED fun things to do to survive this heat! No need to worry because the SMB Guide to Surviving Summer is here, just for you! We included...

You know the gut feeling that you cannot ignore? The one you HAVE to follow or you will always wonder what would happen if you didn’t? Well, I recently got that feeling, and the best decision our family made...

When the holidays roll around, it’s easy to focus on giving gifts to our children. No matter what age they are, we spend time trying to find things they’ll love, and we experience joy watching them open and appreciate...

Food. In our house, we do not just have a picky eater. We have a four-year old son who has 4,863,628 things he would rather do than sit down and eat a meal. I should clarify that this has been...

You have scanned Pinterest for birthday party ideas and have pinned all the pretty things all over your inboards. Now what?  Whether you are a majorly crafty DIY-er or you just want a pretty party for the memory books...

Do you ever notice there are skinny coffee drinks galore and lots of variations of skinny alcoholic drinks, and you can make tons of skinny meals at home, but what about skinny fast food? If you are a mom a) run...

I want to thank Steph and Joy for allowing me the privilege to return as a guest blogger today! I hope everyone had a relaxing Memorial Day!  Thank you to all of our Men, Women and Families that serve or country! Looking...

Scottsdale Moms Blog presents a new series: "Pinterest Tried & True!" Join us this week as our contributors share which great ideas from Pinterest really worked for them. We'll be talking about food, fashion, home decor, crafts, and boredom...

New year, New you, is the motto that so many people go by at the start of each year. I think its great! It opens so many windows for change and opportunity and helps us all jump start a...

So, you're loving the Scottsdale Moms Blog Sunday Meal Planning Series, are you? Take those recipes and combine them with our local expert organizer's steps on getting your meal prep organized, and you'll have a much smoother week!  Step...

I don’t know how many of you out there are like me in this regard or not, but I tend to stress about the unknown. I don’t care for surprises, I love knowing what I am getting myself into....

If there is one thing that can throw any family into a pile of stress complete with yelling and naughty words, it's heated conversations about money! Or, the lack thereof.  I've known about Dave Ramsey and his life-changing personal...

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...

Every year it seems that the clutter in our house multiplies, not just a little, it honestly grows exponentially. You see, I have a serious problem… I HATE to get rid of things that I might use, and I...

Last night I was scrolling Pinterest…(ok fine I was sucked down the deep black hole that is Pinterest). I use it for home decor inspo, craft ideas, food ideas (PS-never go on Pinterest hungry unless you enjoy torturing yourself),...

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...

I’ve recently been interested in knowing more about different essential oils and how you can use them daily. I knew a little about oils in skincare and hair products, but I had no idea there are certain ones you...

Hey mamas, who can agree that insurance is certainly one of those things that can seem intimidating and time consuming? I know I have been there. Our insurance renewal was right around the corner but we knew our current...

If you're hosting a holiday party this year, consider an Elf theme! You can be as extravagant as you want with the decorations - just ask Pinterest! We kept it pretty simple, decorating with the Christmas decorations we usually...

    A couple of weeks ago, I had the rare opportunity to escape the house solo to try out the latest salon and spa to hit Scottsdale, Shona. Shona Salon & Spa is in a shopping center just off Northsight Boulevard and...

I know you've come to count on me for my honesty about motherhood, my candid thoughts about raising kids, and my deep insight. (Stop laughing!) Well, today is no different, my friend. The first installment of "Things They Forgot to...

I am, what I like to call, a "stuffer." I stuff things I'm not sure where they go into drawers with the thought that "someday" I'll organize the drawer and find a spot for said random object. That's why I...

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just over a week away?!  Where did November go?  Actually - where did this YEAR go?  I just can't believe it.  Regardless - it's time to saddle up and get ready for the...