Recipes

I love Trader Joe’s.  I love the unique food items and I get super jazzed for all my favorite seasonal treats.  I always find cute gifts to give a hostess or to surprise and delight a friend.  The wine selection...

  Our family eats a lot of salads during the summer. I’m fortunate that my three-year-old loves salad. Other vegetables are a challenge, but for some reason he likes salad. Cobb salads have always been my favorite at a restaurant, but...

During pregnancy I had a major sweet tooth! Now, after the baby, that sweet tooth just won’t go away. The battle between sugar and the gym are really starting to hate each other. I had to turn to some...

First off let me say, this idea is awesome.  I was able to participate in my first meal exchange playdate last month and it was such a blessing.  The concept is this - you get a bunch of hard...

  Over the years, I have gotten used to being “the new girl.” When I was younger, my family moved quite a few times. Now that I am older, due to my husband’s job, we have a few cities under...

With the temperatures rising in AZ, I have zero desire to turn my oven on. One of my favorite meals to make when avoiding the added heat to my kitchen is chicken salad. I love that this meal is...

I have the fondest childhood memories of the "Schwans Man"! My neighbor used to use the service and when we were little we couldn't wait for his friendly knock! There was something about the ice cream that came from that...

Not sure if you guys have noticed, but we live in something of a digital age. I, more than most, retain an affinity for the old fashioned... I make pen-to-paper to-do lists and include items already completed just to give them a...

        Can you feel it?! Summer is coming and there is not much we can do to stop it. In our house, we gave up fighting the inevitable and turned on the air conditioner a few days ago. This also means...

A few weeks ago, a few of our contributors had the pleasure of meeting Stephanie Lucas, MS, RD, the owner of GiveGarden, at Mom Made Market. They walked away absolutely impressed with the company's mission and service. They both...

I love ideas and products that make my life easier! Who doesn't, right? Here are six life hacks for the kitchen that not everyone may know about, and I HAD to share with you! 1) Wash your strawberries, raspberries and blueberries in...

Nothing shows the true thoughts of a person better than a good word association game. You know, like when I say a word, and you say the first thing that comes to mind. For example, what do you think of...

  When I was pregnant with my firstborn, a July baby, I remember distinctly craving a frosty margarita. Cool, refreshing and just the right balance of sweet and sour. I learned how to concoct many a tasty mocktail creation that...

As a personal chef, I spend a lot of time preparing and serving healthy and delicious gourmet food to my clients. Since time is money, I have become extremely adept at preparing food in the most efficient manner possible...

American Heritage Chocolate is at the top of the charts when it comes to their expertise in the chocolate business. For more than 100 years, MARS Chocolate North America has made the world’s most beloved chocolates. American Heritage Chocolate is based on historic...

If it seems like there are a million germs floating around out there this winter, you are not wrong. Between the nasty old flu, RSV, and Covid variants that just keep on evolving, everyone is simply trying to stay upright...

I love my husband.  I love our life together. And I do not see why I have to buy into the Hallmark holiday of Valentine's Day in order to celebrate those things. Especially when we have to pay double for...

It is my hope that this post will save you time scrolling Pinterest to find a manageable rolled sugar cookie recipe to decorate cookies for the holidays. A cookie that 1. doesn't lose its shape 2.doesn't call for bizarre ingredients 3....

Our contributor Ashley shares three tried and true dips to try at your super bowl party! One of my most meaningful gifts that I got from my bridal shower was a recipe book that was sent out to my guests...

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...

Know what's wicked? AZ summers. She been sayin' it for 4 years, and Mama ain't gettin' tougher. #preggo #dueinAugust #wasntthinking But know what's wicked yummy?  Summer BBQ's!! And not like healthy, skinny people, I'll-just-stick-with-the-veggie-tray BBQ's.  We're talking YOLO BBQ's. Burgers and dogs on white buns, potato salad,...

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...

I call this green chicken chili recipe "weeknight" chili, because it's one of my simplest go-to recipes for busy days! With just 5 basic ingredients and almost no prep-work, you don't need to be a master chef to nail...

I am in love with all things cilantro, and this is the season for it! I stopped by The Simple Farm and picked up a bunch and it smells amazing. This is a very easy recipe. Trust me - if...

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...

Whether you're celebrating an occasion or just enjoying some time at the pool, sangria is a perfect summer addition. Here's a sweet recipe to keep you cheers-ing all summer long. Ingredients: 1.5 L red wine (cabernet sauvignon, merlot, zinfandel, etc.) Try...

What?!? That is right, ladies. This one is for you (and the kids, too, I suppose). Meet my new best friend... Yonanas! It stalked me all hot, summer long during my "favorite" errand of super-sized grocery shopping with kids in...

Growing up in the midwest, everyone knew that when winter rolled around it’s time to bring out your crockpots! I remember as a kid, my mom would make my favorite vegetable soup in a slow cooker and the delicious...

If you're around my husband, please try to avoid the subject of avocado toast. It's very triggering for him because he's the one who actually invented avocado toast when he was around 8 years old. Now "they" have stolen...

For all of you moms who love to cook (or wanna be a "mom who loves to cook") out there, meet our friend Jennifer.  I met Jennifer a couple years back and have been drooling over all of her...