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Is your toddler or preschooler wild about Daniel Tiger? Why, of course they are! Silly me. Which is why riding the Scottsdale Trolley makes for such a fun adventure!   My four-year-old boy happens to love all things related to transportation, and riding the trolley around...

The heat this summer was incredible. Record breaking, absolutely numbing heat. Our family has lived in Arizona for twelve years, and after this heat we desperately needed a get away. I called The Pines Motel, our favorite family friendly...

The Valley is set to host the Super Bowl once again this month – its fourth time in sunny Arizona. Whether you’re a big fan of football, just watching the game for the commercials and great snacks or will be...

  If you’re new and just stopping in… welcome!  We’re so glad you’ve found Scottsdale Moms Blog! 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...

Winter break is here and you need to plan some fun with your family. Everyone is going to want to visit the OdySea in the Desert! All of their December events in the courtyard are FREE and so much...

Wow, it’s back to school time already!  Hope you had a fun summer break with the kids and are prepared for a wonderful school year.  For those of you with very young children, now is the ideal time to...

I have a love/hate relationship with dining out with the kids. On the one hand, I love saving my kitchen the mess of cooking for the family, and having someone else make the meals is also a plus. But...

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...

My husband and I really enjoy going out to eat... ...and even though attempting to get two squirmy children to sit still for an hour is a pain, having someone else prepare and cook us a delicious meal more than...

Say Hi to Beth! She is a new contributor and local "boy mom" with two busy little ones and ready to share her wisdom and love of adventures with you all.  I always like to share a fun find with...

If you’re like me, a night out with my girls is EVERYTHING. I’m so lucky to have a group of fellow mom friends nearby to text from time to time to plan our next get-together (and if you’re looking...

Living in Arizona, we all know Spring is the best time to get outside and explore the amazing trails and towns within short distance. Mamas, if you are looking for a super fun day with your kids this spring,...

Get ready for some delicious Easter dining options this year! The Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher, The Sicilian Baker, and the Montauk are ready with amazing themed options for your Easter weekend! Hash Kitchen – The creative a.m. eatery Hash Kitchen...

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 boredom...

Here in Scottsdale, we may be far from the ocean, but that doesn’t mean its not important to our families. Teach your kids about the ocean while we're all spending extra time at home. Just like rainforests, the oceans are...

If you’re new and just stopping in… welcome!  We’re so glad you have found Scottsdale Moms Blog! Be sure to sign up for our Email or RSS Feed (if you don't know what a RSS Feed is - 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...

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...

Are you looking for a fun, unique place for your next mom’s night out or date night? Scottsdale Moms Blog contributors were so lucky to be invited to try Salut Kitchen Bar, a wine bar in Tempe with a delicious...

First of all, we want to give a shout out to CycleBar for hosting the SMB readers for the final week of the 2017 Fitness Challenge! It has been a challenging 5 weeks trying all of the different Valley...

Being a mom is the best and my children are the joy and delight of my heart.  But I have to be honest and tell you that I am so tired.  I live off of reheated coffee and the...

The holidays are right around the corner and we are expecting a full house this Thanksgiving and I am doing everything I can to get the house ready for all.of.it. One area that we have neglected over the past...

Soon after having Nora I got a copy of The Rookie Mom's Handbook: 250 Activities to do with (and without!) your baby.  It's been a great resource for ideas and information. And a great gift for a new-momma! One of...

Like many Valley moms, I panicked as summer approached. How would I keep my kids occupied? I needed free, indoor activities we could attend when we (mainly, me) started to go stir crazy from being stuck in the house due to...

I knew the first time I walked through the doors of Sweet Republic that I was in for a real treat.  And obviously Bon Appetit thought the same thing as they voted this little Scottsdale Ice Cream parlor one of...

This past week, my children and I ventured out to the Sea Life Arizona Aquarium. I don't know about you, but my kids are fascinated by animals and how uniquely each one is created.  They loved every moment of...

I recently had the chance to sit down with the owners and creators of Dependable Divas, Erika and Kerry. This mother and daughter team have built an amazing business all around getting organized. If you're like me, then you've probably...

Living in beautiful Arizona, we seem to get a boom of visitors this time of year who are escaping the snow and seeking the sun. Or, perhaps you are in town visiting Arizona in January for the Super Bowl, Barrett-Jackson, or...

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...

Are you in a workout rut? Need a new routine? Want to start working out but don't know where to start? The Bar Method may be the answer for you! I had the chance to try a month here this...