Local Businesses

Think of it, a secret world of hidden treasures in all the common locations you frequent: the grocery store parking lot, the flowerbed outside your gym, in the playground equipment your kids play on all the time, in some...

Remember back in the Fall, when we were all sweating from the heat and were completely over the 3-digit temperatures? Remember when we were dying to wear riding boots and scarfs and various shades of brown and orange? Remember when Sarah Powers wrote...

Scottsdale is full of wonderful parks to explore with our kiddos.  It's so refreshing to retreat to green grass and trees to escape from, well, the desert.  Anytime I come upon a field of grass, my first impulse is to...

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...

This post is sponsored by Baby Sensory Development Classes. We partnered with Baby Sensory to bring Scottsdale Moms Blog readers a unique playgroup experience this past July. For more on infant development classes from Baby Sensory, visit their website. The Language Path by Dr. Lin...

When my daughter was first diagnosed with severe food allergies, I wondered if going out to eat would ever be in the cards for her. Initially, we were filled with so much fear that the idea of eating out...

Buying holiday presents for our husbands and fathers can be one of the trickiest gifts to buy. We found that electronics is the most coveted gift that you can give the men in your life this holiday. Check out AT&T for...

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...

Last week, I felt like a rockstar. I tried out LaundryCare for the first time. I usually run the washer every morning and do a 2nd load at nap time. Some days, I run a 3rd load of towels...

Everyone is looking for a new exercise routine to start off the new year with a BANG....and we have a new app that can help you achieve all of your workout goals in 2022 (plus right in the comfort...

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...

It is no secret that we L.O.V.E. Barre3 at Scottsdale Moms Blog. It is a barre class that combines the best of yoga, Pilates, and ballet to give you a high intensity but low impact work out. Barre3 combines...

I want to thank Steph and Joy for allowing me the privilege to be a guest blogger today. Although I would love to talk to you about my favorite places to have lunch, such as Pita Jungle, or places I love...

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....

I've been feeling a little bit left out with all of this talk about back to school. So, I thought I'd add my own two cents about life in preschool-land and the all-important question of "What do I do with...

If you are a local or you are planning a spring break visit to AZ, there are a ton of great things to do in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and surrounding areas. Here is our list of THE BEST activities for you...

My family loves to eat out. Before my husband and I had kids, we made a pact to continue living life with kids as closely as possible to the days when we were just a twosome.  Obviously, many things have...

At a baby shower recently my girlfriends and I were reminiscing about …well everything, but one hot topic was breastfeeding. I LIVED in my nursing tanks, I didn’t have many other options that fit well or that I felt good...

Thank You Thursday {October Edition} Thank You Thursday is a {sometimes} monthly Scottsdale Moms series. Our team is so LUCKY to receive products, try new local venues, and hear about new things to do all the time. Our job is...

Scottsdale, is home to a collection of culinary gems that offer more than just exquisite cuisine. These establishments have mastered the art of combining exceptional food with the allure of private dining rooms, creating an experience that is both...

1. STORYTIME! (AKA Children’s Programs) From Toddlertime at the Phoenix Public Libraries to Shake, Rattle & Roll at the Scottsdale library Branches, to a number of interesting sounding programs for older children that my little guys are still to young...

A solar eclipse is making it's way across the United States on August 21 and you are not going to want to miss it! The next eclipse won't be visible in the U.S. until 2024 and that will only...

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...

Every birthday or special event that rolls around, I always stress about where to buy the cake. I haven’t found any true bakeries close to my house in North Scottsdale. All of the fabulous cupcake places closed down and...

I can tell summer is right around the corner because my kids (and I) totally have spring fever. No one wants to go to school anymore. I have run out of creative lunches to pack them. And we all...

If you attended our Mom's Night Out Event at Pinspiration last month, you might have been the lucky lady who won a one night staycation at Kimpton's Amara Resort & Spa in Sedona! We are so jealous! If you have not...

I'm so excited to tell you all about our newest child friendly local attraction! We don't have a lot of awesome attractions here in the valley so when something like this turns up, it's really appreciated. We visited the...

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. A common question that many parents have when choosing a dental provider for their kids is what is the difference between a pediatric dentist and a general dentist? While it is possible...

Did you know that right here in Phoenix, we have the home of a major baby and toddler brand manufacturer? I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Jakki Liberman, the founder and president of Bumkins. We...

I realize that it is no mystery that Scottsdale has a public library (five in fact) but could you tell me five activities that the library has for children?  Stumped?  Okay name two.  Yeah, I couldn't either. Imagine my surprise and joy (hehe)...