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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...

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...

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,...

Hey Ladies!  I am soooo excited to share this new opportunity with you.  Scottsdale Moms Blog has teamed up with the ladies at the Kim Courtney Swim School to offer a couple days of FREE swim lessons!!!  How fun...

If you're new and just stopping in... welcome!  We're so glad you have found Scottsdale Moms Blog! Today we're back with another Mommy SOS topic (yipee!!! - these are quickly becoming my favorite posts).  If you missed our first two...

Let's all put on your thinking caps and remember what YOU were doing this Tuesday when the sky's turned wicked dark and the rainclouds rolled in?  Got it...the memory that is. What was I doing?  Thanks for asking .. ;) Joy and...

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...

For those of you momma's who joined us for our Moms Night Out a couple weeks back - you probably remember that unbelievable cupcake in your swag bag :) - right?!!!  I've heard from moms who ate it on...

Need more date night ideas? Check out my Friday Date Night guest post on MomIndex’s Blog...Happy Hour style... ~AND~ Don’t forget to comment on our Mommy SOS post on Strollers!

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...

Today, I was completely spoiled with a facial and massage at bleupond spa located in Old Town.  First, you should know that I've NEVER had a facial NOR have I had a professional massage.  I didn't know what to expect... Lanaya...

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...

We blink and they’re grown up.  We wake up one morning and their chubby thighs have turned into knobby knees.  One day they are in diapers and literally the next day you are getting them ready for prom.  Childhood...