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...
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...
Yesterday, I went to a meeting of Homeschooling mamas.
Did you know that people do that here in Scottsdale? Well, homeschooling is growing a community filled with "normal" kids and families. You know what I mean by "normal", right?... usually if I...
Happy New Year! We're so excited to share our events for 2011 and to keep you up-to-date about events, activities and opportunities to experience the best in the Valley. Thank you for your ongoing support and for spreading the...
Both Joy & I (with girls, hubbies and SMB Winner - Melissa P) were blessed to be able to go to Breakfast with Santa at the Pointe Hilton this past Sunday. With two nearly 1 1/2 year old girls...
Everyone loves a good sale, right?
If so- ya'll are in for a treat! We're doing a Link-Up where YOU (aka your business or friend's business or a business you just love) can link up to be featured as a...
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 –...
What to wear in photos?
This is always the million dollar question for photos - especially with precious little ones. Have you ever oogled over photos of someone's cute children? Of course! We all have! It is, of course, because kids...
"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...
We are so thankful for our readers and for our continued growth. Thank you for your support and for continuing to spread the word about Mom Index.
This month, take time to be thankful for your friends and family and...
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We are so excited for our Scottsdale Moms Group this month. With the perfect breeze and just enough sun, it'll make anyone want to sit outside all day, drinking something beautiful. Wait ... I do have a one year old....
There's nothing we love more than to hear from YOU - the readers of Scottsdale Moms Blog! Joy and I love being able to connect with all of you local Phoenix area mama's.
Because of this we thought it would...
We’re still in triple digits, but that does not mean we have to stay indoors and miss out on fall fun. Check-out our Arizona Fall Festivals, Farms, Food & Fun guide in the “Phoenix Guides” category of our...
Before I started studying photography, most of my pictures were the same-old-same-old. I would often show my pictures to friends and family and it seemed they had seen all 50+ images in less then 30 seconds. I now realize...
There is something so special about mommy-daughter pictures. It's such a tender relationship and to be able to capture even a glimpse of it in a photo (a professional picture nonetheless) is so incredible. So when Jessica and Jason...
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...
Over the weekend, I took my five-year-old son to the children's theater performance at Hale Theatre in Gilbert, AZ today. The play was (loosely) based on Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid". This was my son's first exposure to the...
Most of you have probably heard by now about our Fresh & Easy Social this coming Monday. If not - here's the post with all of the details.
We are so looking forward to meeting a handful of you ladies......
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...
I don't know about you ladies but I LOVE Fresh & Easy! I was introduced to this small supermarket about a year ago and have been shopping there ever since! I was even more pleased with this company when...
We first discovered this cute (hand made!) baby gear by Tiny Tater Tees at the Scottsdale Farmer's Market! My son, Carter has a favorite stuffed animal monkey that he really can't live without. So, the perfect shirt for him,...
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...
