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Ever since I turned 40 a couple of years ago, my eyebrows drastically changed. They became extra unruly and really patchy. Check out my before picture below. Eeek.  See how crazy they were? Also I am not really an "extra"...

We have a fun roundup of family-friendly Halloween dining deals in the area! Check out the list below for some very fun options! Pita Jungle - Pita Jungle is offering a FREE kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée on Halloween....

It’s Christmas Eve and this fantastic post from last Christmas Eve was just too great NOT to share again. Get your i-phones ready! It's time to start tracking Santa! When you have little ones, this can quite literally be the...

Summer is HERE, kids are out for the summer and regular visits to the pool are in full swing. As much as we enjoy the break from the every day routine of school, the summer brain drain is a...

Upon moving to Arizona we were quickly introduced to Delux Burger (why no "e"?  I have no idea).  I was much like you and wondered to myself  "what is so deluxe about their beef"?  However, after our first meeting both...

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Curly hair, kinky hair, afro hair, curl patterns, plaits, two strand twists, a twistout, cornrows!  It’s all new to me. I was thrilled to start the hair adventure with my daughter from the first day she was born. After her first...

We are now at the very beginning of putting our children into organized sports and other activities. As true home-bodies, my husband and I are struggling to find ways to invest our time outside the home in meaningful activities...

Founded in California, Ahi Mahi brings the coastal fresh fish vibe right to Scottsdale. Ahi Mahi advertises as a “healthy, California-inspired and South East Asian infused cuisine." The concept is actually really cool. When I found out they opened...

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...

Two weeks ago it was freeze warnings and now we are in the 80s.  Welcome to spring in Phoenix! But that also means it is time to plant a spring garden! We have had a winter garden all this...

There is a window of time each morning that my children are ready for something interesting. They are awake, full of breakfast, and ready for a new day to begin, but I need a few minutes to start the...

This is my favorite time of year in Arizona.  The weather is perfect and the flowers are just starting to show their color.  With the wet "winter" we had, I'm hoping that the desert will have colorful flowers. A great way...

This cooler weather has me singing a new song! The temperature has dropped and given us just enough relief to spend a few hours touring in the car without sticking to our seats. I turned the radio up, rolled...

We're back for the final week of Friday Date Night, Special Occasions edition.  If you didn't get a chance to see the past 2 week's posts Click Here for Week 1 and Click Here for Week 2.  As I...

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...

KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil is hitting Phoenix on June 8, and you can save 25% on tickets and make this Mother's Day more memorable! Get 25% off price level 1, 2 or 3 tickets on select performances, and treat...

A grateful Thank You to The Arizona Biltmore Hotel  for providing my family and me, a one night stay and dinner at Frank and Alberts for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own. Living in Arizona means that some...

I'm a city girl, through and through and can't wait for a date night downtown. Any downtown. There's something exciting about getting dressed up, heading to the city with tickets in hand and having a night on the town....

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...

I feel very fortunate that even here in Arizona, we have many local farmer's markets that have the most beautiful fresh produce and other products. Growing up in the South, I have so many memories of road side stands...

I love that you never know what new treat or amazing produce you will find at the Farmer's Market! One of our favorite things is to grab some Mama's Cold Brew or fancy chai and walk the stalls discovering...

Five years ago when the OBGYN said it’s twins and then proceeded to tell me and my husband about PVMOM, a local multiples club, I had no idea how great of a resource the club would turn out to...

Do you have a fourth grader? Did you know that if you do, you can get your whole family into a ton of National Parks for free? This includes National Historic Sites and Waters too! Thanks to the Every Kid in...

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...

When I ask you to think about where you grocery shop what are your first thoughts?  A large chain? Bright lights? Vinyl tile? Big Displays? Ringing any bells??? Years ago, when I first began shopping for our groceries as a new wifey...

I am, what I like to call, a "stuffer." I stuff things I'm not sure where they go into drawers with the thought that "someday" I'll organize the drawer and find a spot for said random object. That's why I...

Scottsdale Mom's Blog is a big fan of online communities. It is understandable that the internet is often where you look first for information—but it can be tough to whittle down what is actually useful. Here are three local...

Do you have a child who has a passion to be an actor in TV, movies or commercials? The one who always wants to be the center of the stage? Or the one who has to video tape themselves singing...

Do you have a child who could use a little extra help in math? As a parent of 3 children, I have found that each of my kids has a very different learning style. One of my kids has...