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In honor of my brother’s wedding in a few weeks, I am writing a blog post about something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue . . .and of course they are all things to do in and...

There are few things that I'd love my kids to experience at least once during their childhood.  The circus is certainly one of them.  I love the idea and excitement of a traveling group of performers sharing their amazing...

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...

When the opportunity to take a class at The Dailey Method and blog about it came up, I literally jumped. One of my close friends had raved about this place for nearly a year and I knew I had...

If you are ever around the Shea/Scottsdale Rd. area in the near future, you have got to stop at the cutest little boutique.  It's called Liv Eco Baby Boutique and Diapery.  SMB loves supporting local businesses, and this one...

When I ask you to think about where you grocery shop what are your first thoughts?  A large chain? Bright lights? Vinyl tile? Big Displays? Ringing any bells??? Years ago, when I first began shopping for our groceries as a new wifey...

In a hidden spot two hours outside of Phoenix, we found the cutest place to take the family for a weekend away. It has a little something for the kids, a little something for the adults, and lots of...

For those who have read my Friday Date Night posts in the past, you know that I'm always on the look-out for a new eatery to try.  The Valley has way too many awesome restaurants to always go to the same-ole...

It’s photo challenge time! Our first challenge posted a couple weeks ago was GRASS. For those of you who are following along, we would love to see what you captured… feel free to share your link below. My dear...

Spring is here and I have grilling on the brain.  Maybe that's because spring in Arizona feels like summer everywhere else.  The weather is perfect, and it's not yet too hot to enjoy a backyard barbecue.  My favorite things...

Five years ago when the OBGYN said it’s twins and then proceeded to tell me and my husband about PVMOM, a local multiples club, I had no idea how great of a resource the club would turn out to...

As the weather warms, there is something in my east coast born heart that wants to get out and feel the earth under my toes and pick the fresh blooms of spring.  I want to enjoy all...

MY dear sweet 20 month old is quite possibly the biggest fan the monkey population has ever had. He has carried around ‘Mr. Monkey’ since the day he was born. He has loved Curious George. He has begged to...

My kids and I got to attend a special preview of the Phoenix Zoo’s Orang-Hutan: People of the Forest exhibit earlier this month. The zoo staff was awesome, the new exhibit was phenomenal and the orangutans themselves were truly...

I am so excited to be here at Scottsdale Moms Blog to share with you my favorite date night activity. This is an especially great one if you get a little sick of the dinner and a movie routine....

When my daughters came home through adoption 3 years ago, there was something tangibly missing from their lives thus far.  They had, up until that point, be living in an orphanage.  A "good" orphanage, but an orphanage nonetheless.  Safe,...

When my daughter was not yet two, her daycare teacher told us she’d been talking about “Steve Nash and Amar’e” at school one day. Last Summer she requested Take Me Out To the Ball Game as her lullaby every...

One-hundred degree days and the kids out of school are right around the corner. What better way to spend one of those hot days each week than sitting in an air conditioned movie theater eating popcorn and watching a...

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 don't know about you ladies, but I LOVE the AZ Science Center. Every time a new exhibit comes in I'm eager to find a date on my calendar to view it. But I'm also on a budget.  Museum's and...

Duh, duh, duh.. I fully realize I'm treading in some murky waters with this post but I just couldn't NOT post about one of my very favorite ways to stay sane while being a mommy...the Gym Childcare!!! I know, I know...the...

Reagan and I enrolled in the Parent/Child swim class at McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatics Center this past month.  And... it. was. AWESOME!!!  First off, I didn't realize how much I would enjoy the swim class.  I love watching Reagan experience...

About six weeks into maternity leave with my firstborn, I decided to return to work part-time instead of full-time as we had planned. I was fortunate to have the support of my husband, my family and my employer to...

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...

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There is nothing I love more than getting out with the hubby for a date night at a new restaurant.  Aww...just saying that makes me want to arrange a sitter for this weekend so can do that! A month...

It is a rare treat that my hubby and I get to go out on a date.  But, each time we do make it out of the house past dark, we feel giddy...almost like we are doing something wrong......

New cameras are popular Christmas gifts each year, especially SLRs, and I know some of you are just scratching the surface and getting to know your new toy obsession. If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering what equipment should...

I'm back with another Friday Date Night post!  I know, I know... it's been awhile.  Let's just say between this pregnancy, chasing around our (very) energetic toddler and the holidays, we just haven't gotten a chance to eat at...

Sandpiper Elementary First School in Paradise Valley District to Launch Language Immersion The same question kept coming to the surface during school tours and orientations for the parents of prospective students at Sandpiper Elementary school in Scottsdale: Do you teach...