These brisk and dry December mornings have been a nightmare for my skin. I was so grateful to be able to try out the facial services offered by Kayla Hernandez at Luxury Skin Scottsdale. With her 13 years experience...
It’s that time of year where our calendar has just been filled up! Between fall parties and holiday get togethers, our little family IS BOOKED until the New Year- for reals! Some of these gatherings are adult only (yay...
“What do you want to do when you grow up?” What a question. A question everyone asks when we are young. But can I even answer that? Call me selfish, but I want it all. I want to be...
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...
When I found out I was the SMB blogger getting a house cleaning from locally owned company, Queen of Maids IT MADE MY DAY!-heck it made my year! Not having to clean my bathrooms or my tile floors for...
Growing up in the Midwest, I loathed fall. The glory days of summer were waning and the dark days of winter encroaching. Now that I’m a desert dweller, I have a new love affair with Autumn. It’s a hiatus...
2017 started off with a bang. Literally. A bang straight to the ground. My 20 month old (at the time) was so excited to start the day, she was running around our island. It was a fall like any...
Are you in a workout rut? Need a new routine? Want to start working out but don't know where to start? The Bar Method may be the answer for you! I had the chance to try a month here this...
Is your toddler or preschooler wild about Daniel Tiger? Why, of course they are! Silly me. Which is why riding the Scottsdale Trolley makes for such a fun adventure!
My four-year-old boy happens to love all things related to transportation, and riding the trolley around...
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 but when the temperature creeps up, I itch to get the heck outta town. My family has a cabin up north which has always been a great escape! Recently on a “Rhino” ride around...
I love to read and public libraries hold a special place in my heart. I remember going to libraries as a child feeling so proud that I got to select any book I wanted. The first time I toured...
With summer just around the corner, I know that many of us are on the hunt for Scottsdale sports and activities for our kids. While some people are searching for all day summer camps, some of us fall into the category...
We love to share products and businesses that we get to try here at SMB! Here is our Thank You Thursday for April.
We loved seeing so many families attend the Carnival Soiree at Children’s Learning Adventure - Scottsdale last weekend!
We had crafts and activities!
The kids got to do face painting and get balloon animals!
Many of of the attendees got to tour the school...
This year, my daughter’s birthday falls on Easter. I started looking for something to make her day extra-special, but was soon overwhelmed by how many wonderful Easter events the Valley has to offer. I decided to round them all...
With the average temperature around 83 degrees, April is a great month to get out and about with the family in Scottsdale. From Easter egg hunts to free events at the museum, this guide has the mom about town...
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...
March is the magical month, here in Scottsdale. It's our reward for why we live here during the summer months. The weather perfection (nice & warm in the day but cool at night) making it the perfect month to party! It's also...
As parents we all want our kids to BE their BEST. With this being the first generation not expected to live as long as their previous generation, the state of health and well-being of our children is obviously being...
I recently was introduced to a local mom who has turned a sad situation into saving lives. I wanted to share her inspiring story and help spread awareness to other women on a type of cancer that could target any of...
First of all, we want to give a shout out to CycleBar for hosting the SMB readers for the final week of the 2017 Fitness Challenge! It has been a challenging 5 weeks trying all of the different Valley...
Our hair. It’s a love, hate relationship really. One day we love the length, the next day we want to chop it off. One day we love being a brunette, the next day we go blonde. But no matter...
Looking for a dining guide for Date Nights in Downtown Phoenix? Look no farther, these are some of my favorites restaurants in Phoenix and there is something to please everyone on this list.
Angels Trumpet Ale House
810 N. 2nd...
Start 2017 with a bang and join our Fitness Challenge! Five local spots are offering FREE classes for our readers to try and we've got some awesome prizes.
Winter break is here and you need to plan some fun with your family. Everyone is going to want to visit the OdySea in the Desert! All of their December events in the courtyard are FREE and so much...
Santa Claus is coming to Scottsdale early this year!
Mark your calendars
On Saturday, December 3 and the following Saturday, December 10, the Promenade Shopping Center (located on the corner of Scottsdale Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd) will spread Christmas cheer by giving children the...
The family behind my favorite Scottsdale restaurant, Perk Eatery, opened a new restaurant. It is called Char Kitchen + Bar and it is located in mid-town Scottsdale at the Hilton Village shopping center.
Char is an upscale restaurant which specializes in authentic...
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...
No one warns you about all the "stuff" that comes along with having kids.
I'm officially out of space. Closets are jam packed. Let’s be honest, from birth to toddler age the toys are not small (or quiet). In celebration...
Guide To Scottsdale
Scottsdale’s Event Season: A Must-Experience for Arizona Families
Every spring, Scottsdale comes alive with the signature Scottsdale's Event Season from January through March. This vibrant period offers activities and experiences that cater...
