Are you looking to enjoy a girls night out in Scottsdale?
Why not consider an evening out at some of these local spots? Whether you want to kick back with a glass of wine or enjoy a night out on the town,...
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...
If you have spent any time house shopping in Scottsdale and Phoenix, you will notice that outdated homes are in abundance here. Last year, my husband and I spent almost one full year looking for a new home to...
This post is sponsored by Fit. This exercise portal bundles boutique fitness classes at studios across the Valley. You can try spin, Pilates, yoga, interval, barre, or meditation. Pick your fit! Click to learn more about the various exercise programs that will be the right fit...
Summer is Coming!
May is the month that starts the summer fun around here! Just before Memorial Day most of the schools close their doors for summer! Yippee! As we approach the end of another school year we (yes, you and I) need to...
Having grown up in this town, I have vivid memories of going to "Rawhide" for birthday parties, field trips, and family outings with visitng East-Coast relatives looking for a Wild West Adventure!
Today's AZ may be very different from the one...
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...
Our family has made some great purchases over the years when it comes to backyard water play. From baby's first mini splash mat to a full-sized slip 'n slide last year, it seems like every summer we invest in...
Last month we started a series on the best playgrounds in Scottsdale (and the surrounding areas). Follow along with our contributors as they share their playground picks in various parts of town. This time, Sara Frederick takes on Northeast...
My 9 year old son and I tackled the Odysea Mirror Maze in Scottsdale, next to the Butterfly Wonderland, on a recent Saturday. The maze is setup with a rain forest theme with mirrored walls encompassing it.
The maze could be...
I love my husband. I love our life together. And I do not see why I have to buy into the Hallmark holiday of Valentine's Day in order to celebrate those things. Especially when we have to pay double for...
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...
I believe that the magic of childhood is wrapped up in the simple. One way we've created some lasting memories in our house is by making everyday moments special. Some days are special just because they are Tuesday. {Or...
Do you know what I hate? Like, truly dislike with everything that is within me?
DINNER TIME.
I know that might seem stupid, or really miniature on the grand scheme of things.
But it's true.
I really hate dinner time.
If I could hire...
I know it's true! When you were a little girl you LOVED Annie! We all did! We adored the optimistic red-head in a red dress, her hero Daddy Warbucks, and her impressive entourage of dancing orphans singing with her in...
Ultrasounds are always exciting. It's a chance to see your baby, to find out the gender, and of course, to make sure that everything is looking good in there. So while they are certainly fun, there is also that...
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...
Scottsdale Moms Blog presents a new series: "Pinterest Tried & True!" Join us this week as our contributors share which great ideas from Pinterest really worked for them. We'll be talking about food, fashion, home decor, crafts, and boredom...
Hey y'all! Most of you know that my husband Kevin and I own Cactus CrossFit in Old Town. I'm really excited to share this special with you, and hope to see some of you at the gym! xo, Joy
We...
It's summer and it's hot which makes it a perfect time to go indoors and read! Here are some great summer reading programs to keep your kiddos busy and reading!
Public Libraries
The Scottsdale Public Library has a great summer program...
For the last month, I have been obsessed with following all the crazy drama over at Amy’s Baking Company in Scottsdale. I ate there a few years ago, and it really was not a bad experience. But after watching...
This post is sponsored by North Italian Farmhouse in Arcadia, a Fox Concept Restaurant.
So I just turned 30 and it was kind of a big deal…in my head. I don’t know how you spend your birthday but I tend...
Whole Foods Scottsdale treated members of the SMB team to lunch this week and is generously sponsoring this post. Read on for information about how you can get pampered at Whole Foods this week!
In the busy-ness of our days,...
OH MY GOODNESS!!! It is already in the 90's. I know it has actually been a late start to the weather heating up. It is never easy, though, when it starts. It is right about now that I decide...
I had the opportunity last week to attend the HERSHEY'S Family Play Day in Peoria. While this was my first time ever hearing of this event, HERSHEY'S was celebrating their 36th year of engaging kids in healthy activities. As...
I recently spent 5 days in the hospital with our son who was fighting RSV. I learned a few things about the hospital that I know will be useful to new moms delivering their babies there or families needing...
We live in one of the most amazing towns. There really isn't a day driving down the 101 to my home when I don't gaze at Camelback as the sun sets and sigh a happy sigh. It is breathtaking....
While it may technically be spring in Scottsdale, somehow it already feels like summer. Since the weather has heated up, we’ve already made several trips to our favorite splash pads.
My kids can’t get enough of them.
In my humble opinion,...
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...
Remember Riverdance? The energetic music, the long rows of dancers moving with such precision, the graceful soloists? Admit it, you (like me) danced around trying to figure out the moves in your family room after seeing the show on...
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...
