Recently Sarah and I each got to experience a "mommy makeover" courtesy of Rolf's Salon. Scottsdale Moms Blog readers can expect to hear more about Rolf's in the coming weeks as we explore ways to partner with them to...
This post is brought to you by our incredible venue sponsors for the upcoming Mom's Night Out Arizona, Ice Den and 18° Neighborhood Grill. Looking forward to seeing so many of you readers at the event on May 10...
Not sure about you, but any number of degrees NOT in the triple digits sound lovely right about now. Right?
We're excited to introduce you to our FABULOUS venue sponsor for the upcoming Mom's Night Out Arizona: 18° Neighborhood Grill!
In their...
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...
Last week a girlfriend and I went to The Savvy Sale out in Mesa. It was intense.insane.awesome.crazy. Really though, just imagine a Black Friday shopping experience, on steroids, full of pregnant women! Being in my third trimester had its advantage...
The following is a guest post by local mom Charlotte Wilson. Charlotte's visit to the Great Arizona Puppet Theater was not sponsored in any way - she just had to share her experience with you all! Take it away, Charlotte!
I...
I have a weakness for sweets. I love sugar and chocolate in just about any form. Lately, I've been working on eating better and being a little bit more moderate with my sweets intake. However, when a friend made...
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Today we’re back with another Mommy SOS topic. If you missed our other Mommy SOS posts be sure to check them out. We’ve covered some great...
No, no, not the tantrum kind. The super cute kids resale shop kind! When we found out we were having our first baby boy, I ran out excited to shop in a section I had previously never really wandered...
Our family is in the process of moving and it’s been….well… a process! Since I’m right smack in the middle of this adventure, I thought I’d take a little break and share some of my experiences. Just in case...
Raise your hand if you currently have a child who is teething in your house. Yep, that's what I thought - nearly all of us! My kids start early (symptoms at 3 months, actual pearly whites at 4 months...
What are your kids up to this summer?
If you're not sure, you'll want to check out Raising Arizona Kids' Camp Fair AZ this weekend - February 25 and 26 - where representatives from day and overnight camps will be...
My husband was out of town this weekend. I was on my own, with two small children to care for and entertain. When I find myself with days like this, my temptation is to turn it into a “work...
If you are looking for something super fun this weekend to enjoy this beautiful weather we have going on, I have to suggest the Glendale Chocolate Affair. This is a free event located in the heart of downtown Glendale....
The following is a guest post by Jessica Miller, Assistant Recreation Coordinator for the City of Scottsdale. Take it away, Jessica!
I am so excited to be able to share with you something that I am very passionate about: Scottsdale...
This post is sponsored by Baby Sensory Development Classes. We partnered with Baby Sensory to bring Scottsdale Moms Blog readers a unique playgroup experience this past July. For more on infant development classes from Baby Sensory, visit their website.
The Language Path
by Dr. Lin...
If you are looking for something to do on Sunday that is sure to delight your children (and is practically FREE), you have to check out Maricopa Live Steamers’ Adobe Western Railroad in North Phoenix. Every Sunday from Labor...
Are you a Zumba mom?
If you are trying to shift those last few pounds of baby weight, but you are bored of going to the gym every week, why not consider trying out some fun and lively Zumba classes?...
Remember how much fun we had last month at AZ Airtime?
Scottsdale Moms Blog is partnering with our good friends at AZ Airtime to bring you another opportunity to bounce off the walls with your little ones. Literally.
Join us on...
Didn't you just LOVE receiving so many family photos in the mail this year? I love seeing the whole family - especially when I only know one spouse really well, or perhaps the children (depending on how I know...
From early high school through my mid-twenties I was an expert thrift store shopper. I knew every nearby Salvation Army, Goodwill, thrift and vintage store like the back of my hand. I loved the thrill of the hunt, and...
Last week, we flew in the grandparents, loaded up the kids and headed up to Greer, AZ for the North Pole Experience. As we made our way up to the pine trees we were greeted by a winter wonderland...
This post is sponsored by Baby Sensory Development Classes. We partnered with Baby Sensory to bring Scottsdale Moms Blog readers a unique playgroup experience this past July. For more on infant development classes from Baby Sensory, visit their website.
The...
Every December something magical happens to me. I go into total denial and completely forget that I am not a baker! Somehow, in the haze of DIY blogs and tantalizing holiday food displays, I begin to fancy myself a...
Please let me introduce a dear friend of mine. Her name is Fresh & Easy. We meet up on a weekly basis.
Here's our story...
I had never heard of Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market before the chain — which is...
Curly hair, kinky hair, afro hair, curl patterns, plaits, two strand twists, a twistout, cornrows! It’s all new to me. I was thrilled to start the hair adventure with my daughter from the first day she was born. After her first...
Every third Sunday of the month, City North holds the largest Farmer’s market in Phoenix on the main street. There are a ton of booths with everything you would expect to find at a farmer’s market (organic produce and...
I can hardly believe it, but Easton is 11 months old now, which means that I'm in the middle of planning his FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY. How fun! In my planning I've been gathering some great local resources for putting...
The first Halloween as a mom is SO fun: the itty-bitty costumes, the jack-o-lantern-themed onesies and PJs and bibs and hair clips (oh my!), and the fabulous photo ops at all our local pumpkin patches.
But come October 31 you...
The hint of Fall is in the air and, thanks to the cooler weather, I can’t wait to do all of the fun outdoor activities we have been missing for months. The kids have been itching to go to...
Guide To Scottsdale
Watch the wildflowers bloom in Arizona
When I moved to Arizona in 2009, I had no idea that I was in for some of the most beautiful wildflower hunting I'd...
