I love that you never know what new treat or amazing produce you will find at the Farmer's Market! One of our favorite things is to grab some Mama's Cold Brew or fancy chai and walk the stalls discovering...
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...
Kids are back to school and we are finally heading into fall. It’s so fun to see the Halloween decorations at different stores and to start planning for fall festivals, farm visits and holiday adventures.
Although this heat...
Remember earlier this summer when it felt like almost everyone here at SMB was expecting?
Remember how we decided to celebrate with a Pregnancy Week Series? Remember all those fun pregnancy posts?
Remember all the beautiful maternity photos taken...
My family LOVES ice cream. Hubs would have it every day if it didn't love his belly so much ;-) I was never a big fan until my second pregnancy and then I couldn't get enough of it. The...
I don’t know about you but when the temperature creeps up, I itch to get the heck outta town. My family has a cabin up north which has always been a great escape! Recently on a “Rhino” ride around...
We all know it’s super easy to give in to our kids’ demands for chicken nuggets and cheeseburgers, and rolling through a drive-through at mealtime is so convenient.
But yikes – the cost of fast food these days is pretty...
If you’re looking for EVERY holiday gift card promotion in the Valley - look no further.
Pita Jungle - At any Pita Jungle, spend $25 in gift cards and get $5 back in Holiday Dough (a voucher that can be used on future purchases). OR...
With the average July temperature in Scottsdale at a 100 degrees Fahrenheit it's easy to understand why most residents head RUN to cooler locales at some point. But, if you're looking to get away for the weekend without the inconvenience of...
Before kids I thought surely, date nights will be a HUGE priority. I’d heard it suggested by so many other veteran moms to get out with your hubby. Sounds great – I thought – we’ll do it!
Now as all of you know –...
From the Editor: SMB is excited to introduce our PLAYDATE SERIES, where you will get first-hand stories on how playdates go at different locations through town! Read along with our brilliant writers Kate & Renée who tackled the Butterfly...
When you live in a place where the summer feels endless, there’s always an excuse to go and grab some cool and tasty treats. Lucky for us, here in the Valley we’ve got so many choices that are so...
It's archives week here at SMB. Here's one from our early days:
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I told you about how the chiropractor helped me with having a baby. But, let me tell you how he helped my baby once she got here.
Seriously, I...
I recently spent 5 days in the hospital with our son who was fighting RSV. I learned a few things about the hospital that I know will be useful to new moms delivering their babies there or families needing...
Like most moms, I have always wanted teach my kids the value of kindness and helping those in need. Whether it's a smile or a hug for someone who is having a rough day, volunteering at a local food...
This post is sponsored by Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Centers. SCCLC programs provide nurturing baby day care, as well as quality day care for two-, three- and four-year-olds and private kindergarten. Click to learn more about how all...
We had so much fun on Saturday at Goldfish Swim School Scottsdale. We loved seeing our community members come out for good family fun!
We are planning other fun family events in the future. Be sure to follow us on...
For the last month, I have been obsessed with following all the crazy drama over at Amy’s Baking Company in Scottsdale. I ate there a few years ago, and it really was not a bad experience. But after watching...
It’s that time of year where our calendar has just been filled up! Between fall parties and holiday get togethers, our little family IS BOOKED until the New Year- for reals! Some of these gatherings are adult only (yay...
Have you seen that there is a new restaurant in the Scottsdale Shops at Gainey Village called Drexyl? It just opened a few weeks ago and the Scottsdale Moms Blog team was invited to try it out last week.
First...
Oh haaai, friend. Pull up a chair.
La ti da.
That? Oh, nothing. Just the remnants of a cinnamon bun that baby-in-the-tummy and I consumed without sharing a single bite with anyone else.
And the mug? It held in its loving care...
We are now at the very beginning of putting our children into organized sports and other activities. As true home-bodies, my husband and I are struggling to find ways to invest our time outside the home in meaningful activities...
Welcome to the new year (phew we made it Scottsdale Moms)! The holidays are over and we are so excited to see what things 2021 will bring. And quite frankly, we can not WAIT to get back to normal...
Drs. Matt and Courtney Dunn are thrilled to be back doing what they love – giving Phoenix and Scottsdale area residents amazing smiles! The talented and experienced team at Dunn Orthodontics is committed to preserving a sense of fun...
Bedtime arguments, 3-am feedings, preschoolers with nightmares, and endless loads of laundry and dishes. Sure, this motherhood gig is precious and rewarding, but let’s be honest, this job is awfully exhausting!
Maybe that’s why I can’t think of a mother...
The family behind my favorite Scottsdale restaurant, Perk Eatery, opened a new restaurant. It is called Char Kitchen + Bar and it is located in mid-town Scottsdale at the Hilton Village shopping center.
Char is an upscale restaurant which specializes in authentic...
I realize that it is no mystery that Scottsdale has a public library (five in fact) but could you tell me five activities that the library has for children? Stumped? Okay name two. Yeah, I couldn't either.
Imagine my surprise and joy (hehe)...
Did those words just make you sit up a little straighter in your chair? Does the thought of going out to eat (and hence, NOT cooking tonight) make you sing a little song inside, only to have it silenced...
Let me start off by saying, we have an amazing community right here in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area. I am so impressed with some of the local charities and organizations in our own backyards. Now that I am a mom...
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...
Guide To Scottsdale
Family Friendly Events (December 2024)
December is here! The weather is perfect, we have so many family-friendly events all around town. So fun!
Our holiday gift guide is live, check...
