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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...

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...

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...

Chatting around the dinner table, gathering at the local theater for a movie night, hiking Camelback Mountain – these are all typical scenes of family bonding activities for Arizonans. However, it’s not always easy to find an activity that...

Whole Foods Scottsdale treated members of the SMB team to lunch this week and is generously sponsoring this post. Read on for information about how you can get pampered at Whole Foods this week! In the busy-ness of our days,...

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...

I know it's true! When you were a little girl you LOVED Annie! We all did! We adored the optimistic red-head in a red dress, her hero Daddy Warbucks, and her impressive entourage of dancing orphans singing with her in...

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...

Local, friendly, honest and affordable: "Holiday Spirit" is an easy recommendation for your holiday light install and take-down! Who doesn't love supporting a great, local company in the name of holiday fun?!

Looking for a fun family movie night this Spring? Moonlit Drive-In movies are back at the Scottsdale Promenade and they will take place each and every Saturday night in April! The Promenade is located at the corner of FLW Blvd...

For those of you who slept in this morning.  Here's what you are missing.  This is the Shea/40th Street hike at 6:15am today. And that, kids, is why I live in Scottsdale! XOXO Boon Inc is still looking for baby models.  Preferably...

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...

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...

With December in full swing we thought it was time to poll YOU, our incredible readers, and see what some of your favorite Valley area Holiday Activities are. The list below is a compilation of all of your Facebook comments...

Welcome to our SMB Playdate Series! This series focuses on various locales throughout the city that are enjoyable for a playdate and a writer’s opinion on a particular location. Today we profile the Scottsdale Civic Center Library. Kate and Renee share personal observations on their...

February is a great month to get out and about town here in Scottsdale, AZ. The weather is gorgeous and some really fun family friendly events are happening out doors. This list has a little bit of everything and...

It's Archives Week here at SMB, and this morning I'm featuring my favorite post of Steph's. You can read all her posts here. Now, I'll be honest and admit that yes, I'm about to enter my 3rd trimester of pregnancy...

It’s summertime in the Valley once again, and if you’re like me, you start craving cool, crisp salads to enjoy for a lunch or dinner meal out. We may be challenged by our triple-digit temps this time of year,...

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...

If you’re thinking about getting braces or clear aligners for your child, you may have wondered which orthodontic treatment option makes the most sense for your family. Did you know that an increasing number of teens, pre-teens and even...

I've discovered something about myself recently: I love trying new things and/or new ways of doing things. I'm not always a huge fan of change, but if a product or method seems that it will make my life easier, save...

"Just pretend...."  These are words that we hear in our house ALL the time.  We have kids ages 5-9, and they love to put on shows and create elaborate imagination play together.  They drag out the dress-up clothes and...

As a cloth AND disposable diapering mom, I hear on the playground all sorts of crazy tips about diapers, where to get them, who has the best ones AND even how to get the stinkies out of my cloth...

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...

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...

Are you looking to enjoy a girls night out in Scottsdale?  Why not consider an evening out at some of these local spots? Whether you want to kick back with a glass of wine or enjoy a night out on the town,...

Thinking about going to the Phoenix Open? I say go for it, and don't let bringing your little ones stand in your way. I've been taking my kiddos for the past three years by myself and had a total...

It’s summertime. Kids are out of school and that usually means that at least one parent now has little companions ALL DAY LONG. What do you do if your kids are driving you nuts by, well, being kids? Here...

Have you heard about Arizona Restaurant Week? Arizona Restaurant Week 2010 is undoubtedly one of our favorite times of the year. This September 18th to September 26th 2010 you will have the opportunity to eat at some of the finest restaurants in the Valley as well...

How do farm fresh eggs sound? Or melt-in-your-mouth homemade caramel? I know you want local delicious fresh fruit and vegetables. Oh, and I bet you can't wait for tomato season to be here, like me? Is your mouth-watering yet? I am...