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...
Did you know August 2 is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day?
Now anyone that knows me knows that I L-O-V-E ice cream in all forms and flavors. I couldn't pass up an opportunity to celebrate this most wonderful of holidays....
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...
One of my favorite toddler snacks is homemade mini muffins. Small enough to fit into tiny hands, "toddler muffins” make great finger foods for little ones. They’re portable- toss a couple in a baggie and you’ve got a snack for the...
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...
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...
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...
My husband and I have been eating healthier. Cutting out the carbs. And trying to eat as clean as possible. Basically we have been eating a modified Paleo diet.
It has been great, but....we have three children. And I have to...
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...
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...
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...
Many years ago, we lived in the tiniest apartment. All was well - money was just very tight because Brian was still in school and I was just out of college working a customer service job.
I can remember telling...
Here are some ideas to making school day breakfast quicker - with little arguing!
1) Set up a calendar with a breakfast plan. Having a schedule makes it easier to plan ahead, and not repeat the same meal morning after...
Welcome back to our Sunday Meal Planning Series. With all of the PGA and Super Bowl events (read: unhealthy eating) this weekend, we thought we would share our favorite salad recipes to round out your dinners in the coming...
Last week, we had a RIDICULOUS set of recipes from the executive chef over at Sanctuary - recipes that would make for a high-class, luxury Super Bowl party. They looked so delicious that I've already earmarked them for our...
Ahh, the holidays are (almost) over, and it is that time of year when - with kids home from school - we need all the help we can get with quick, tasty meals. I have a few 15-Minute Suppers...
In this week's Sunday Meal Planning Series we are featuring two EASY weekday recipes (1 Italian and 1 Mexican) to help round out your week. With this series we hope to help you find a few great meals that you can...
The season of holiday parties - so fun, and yet so busy because 9 times out of 10 you will be asked to bring an appetizer. Below are links for fabulous party appetizers that will leave your hostess begging...
Hectic work schedules. Hectic holiday shopping. Hectic school programs to attend.
Where is the time these days to sit down, enjoy family time, and consume a hearty meal?
It is possible. All you need is a little meal planning with a...
We made it.
Our family survived our first, full Phoenix summer.
And, all I can say is -- WOW. That desert heat is no joke!
"It was so mild," you tell me...... "We got off easy," they say. All I...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
As the weather cools off in Arizona, the oven starts warming up. This is the time of year to crack open your favorite recipe books and begin the fall festivities with a little baking!
Below, I am posting three of...
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...
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...
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 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...