There is lots of gift giving happening this time of year and we have some great ideas for the little ones in your life when you need something small and simple, but also adorable and useful. Here are some...
Graduation season is right around the corner. You may be struggling with what to gift your own graduate, or you may be thinking about those announcements from family and friends that will be arriving in your mailbox soon. Although it’s...
I don't really like to cook.
I do not use my free time looking for new recipes to try, or get excited about crockery or kitchen gagitry. I am actually pretty lazy if I let myself get away with it...
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...
I'm sitting here laughing as I write this because the truth is I'm horrible at cleaning. Seriously, my house is ALWAYS a mess (consider yourself warned in case you ever drop in on me). In some weird backward way...
I grew up incredibly lucky, waking up to a mountain of green-and-red wrapped presents under our Christmas tree every December 25. Creeping down the stairs with my brothers, eager with anticipation, seeing the piles and thinking: this is for...
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....
Mark Twain once said, "Twenty years from now, you’ll be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do, than by the ones you did do."
Planning a trip can be such a hassle. Strollers, car seats, laptops, car rentals, ski...
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...
Buying and framing paintings for your walls can be exciting, but it’s often difficult to decide where and how to hang up new art. Thankfully, there are some simple rules of thumb to help you decide on the perfect...
In this week's Sunday Meal Planning Series we are featuring a quick solution for a weekday dinner. With this series we hope to help you find a few great meals that you can cook for your family. Be sure to...
DIY Savings Bank Supplies
Shoe Box
Cardboard
Scrapbook Paper
Stickers
Decorative Tape
Packing Tape
Glue
Scissors (adults!)
Step 1 - Find a Box
We picked a sturdy preschool sized shoe box that was already pretty cute.
Step 2 - Make Cardboard Dividers
Use...
We could all use some good news these days, so I’m here to alert you to the fact that we are now entering prime mimosa season.
The months of April, May, and June are simply brimming with opportunities to have...
SMB was just introduced to a healthy, chocolate, organic drink from Detox Organics. This is a dietary supplement that will help aid in digestion and give you a healthy elimination of harmful toxins while supporting overall wellness and vitality. The...
Ah, how I love Luke Skywalker and Yoda, and most importantly, The Jedi Code: There is no emotion, there is peace. There is no ignorance, there is knowledge. There is no passion, there is serenity. There is no death,...
Most of us love the attention we receive when our new baby arrives and the overwhelming support our family and friends give. Although most of the the people closest to us often mean well, sometimes that same attention we...
My girls are going wireless. I’m not talking technology like phones or iPads, I’m talking about switching to wireless bras! I’m 36 years old, and have two kids under the age of 5. I literally just quit nursing my...
Just last month, I shared my favorite baby items that made life with a new little one a bit easier. Now, two years in to that little one's life, we have a crazy, busy, wild and loud toddler on our hands....
Last week, I sheepishly walked into buybuyBaby with my rear facing car seat and forward facing car seat. I had been invited to try out their new Tot Squad service. As I stacked them in the cart to take...
Last time, I told you about how Erin just broke down and bought a pre-owned minivan after battling her Suburban for several years. She shared tips with SMB on how to research which car is best for you and your...
Oh my goodness, why is it so hard to force a group of people to do exactly what you want, when you want them to? If you’re trying to organize your family into a photo session, and there’s more...
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...
This is the second post in a fun, new feature on Scottsdale Moms Blog. We are calling it the Sunday Meal Planning Series. We are going to use these Sunday posts to share with you what the SMB contributors...
I recently had hired a babysitter who babysits for several of my friends. As I was showing her around the first time she came into my home, she said, "You know, most of the people I babysit for have...
If you are looking to change up some colors and decor in your house and you want to do it without spending a ton, I have a great step by step guide on how you can change the look...
Happy New Year! If your family is like mine, from October through the end of the year, it’s one fun thing after another. Whether it’s a day trip to the pumpkin patch or all the wonderful events that make...
Brussels sprouts are my favorite go-to green vegetable. I know they've had a bad rap for a long time, but honestly, I feel like they've been largely misunderstood and underserved by our society for decades. But take a look...
It still may be summer weather here, but Fall IS coming. I promise! I am a Fall-loving, craft-obsessed mama, and could not wait to get started on some projects. I have an 18-month old this year and she is really...
I’m the kind of mom who loves when her kids get messy. I know that may seem weird, but it’s just kind of my thing. I’ve found that if I’m prepared, it’s actually easier for me to engage with...
We have a new, fun feature on Scottsdale Moms. We are calling it Sunday Meal Planning Series. We are going to use these Sunday posts to share with you what the SMB contributors are cooking, or what recipes they...