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I spend most of my days navigating the waters of "tweendom". Life with a ten-year-old is anything but dull. Yesterday I got three, THREE emails from the princess asking begging for an Instagram account. Upon my third NO, we decided...

Did you know it was October? I know, right? That was fast. I swear we were just in the middle of summer fun and back to school. Despite what the thermometer says outside, it is in fact, fall. Fall is...

So before my days as a non-showering, overtired and underpaid stay-at-home-mom, I was half (the better half, of course) of a couple that society has affectionately labeled as a “D.I.N.K”. That would be Dual Income, No Kids. The happy hours...

Hey, Scottsdale Moms! Arizona can get HOT, but at Cold Stone Creamery there is a solution! We are proud to announce the recent launch of our frozen yogurt line! At Cold Stone, we believe that indulgences can be both delicious and...

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 were one of the lucky ladies who went to Mom’s Night Out Arizona last month at the Sanctuary and received a fun swag bag, inside you will find a bunch of things to help you with getting ready to send...

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...

I've discovered something about myself recently: I love trying new things and/or new ways of doing things. I'm not always a huge fan of change, but if a product or method seems that it will make my life easier, save...

Hey Everyone! If you have followed any of my past posts, I love to talk about great finds in the Valley and what we are doing to get out of the house. So I thought I would try a...

My husband and I woke up one morning with no plans for the day.  We (correction, I) was giddy with the anticipation of doing something new and adventurous.  After throwing out a number of ideas, we decided we'd drive...

It's Archives Week here at SMB, and this morning I'm featuring my favorite post of Steph's. You can read all her posts here. Now, I'll be honest and admit that yes, I'm about to enter my 3rd trimester of pregnancy...

I recently had the chance to sit down with the owners and creators of Dependable Divas, Erika and Kerry. This mother and daughter team have built an amazing business all around getting organized. If you're like me, then you've probably...

If ever there was a time that I wanted to have something to look forward to, it would be now! The temperatures are rising and I am less than excited about getting in and out of our 1,000 degree...

I have never bought shoes with laces for any of my children. Velcro and slip-ons are just so much easier. Plus, with three small children, I have visions of being on the ground tying shoes all day. This is...

It's Archives Week here at SMB and I was asked to comb through Angela's past posts and pick my favorite. I had to narrow it down to three and then choose blindly because this lady writes great stuff! Angela is...

This post is sponsored by CHI Au Pair, USA. If you are looking at child care options, hosting an au pair can be an enriching experience for your whole family, as well as an affordable and flexible option. Read...

I can hardly believe that my sweet lil' Elsie turned ONE this weekend!!! I really do feel like her real birth-day was just yesterday. In typical Steph-fashion, Elsie's birthday called for a little Par-Tay.  There's nothing I love more than...

I want to send out a big thank you to the Red Lobster on Cactus Road by Paradise Valley Mall. They sent me a gift card to check out their newly redesigned restaurant and menu with my family. I...

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...

Recently Sarah and I each got to experience a "mommy makeover" courtesy of Rolf's Salon. Scottsdale Moms Blog readers can expect to hear more about Rolf's in the coming weeks as we explore ways to partner with them to...

This post is brought to you by our incredible venue sponsors for the upcoming Mom's Night Out Arizona, Ice Den and 18° Neighborhood Grill. Looking forward to seeing so many of you readers at the event on May 10...

Not sure about you, but any number of degrees NOT in the triple digits sound lovely right about now. Right? We're excited to introduce you to our FABULOUS venue sponsor for the upcoming Mom's Night Out Arizona: 18° Neighborhood Grill! In their...

Bedtime arguments, 3-am feedings, preschoolers with nightmares, and endless loads of  laundry and dishes. Sure, this motherhood gig is precious and rewarding, but let’s be honest, this job is awfully exhausting! Maybe that’s why I can’t think of a mother...

Last week a girlfriend and I went to The Savvy Sale out in Mesa. It was intense.insane.awesome.crazy. Really though, just imagine a Black Friday shopping experience, on steroids, full of pregnant women! Being in my third trimester had its advantage...

The following is a guest post by local mom Charlotte Wilson. Charlotte's visit to the Great Arizona Puppet Theater was not sponsored in any way - she just had to share her experience with you all! Take it away, Charlotte! I...

I have a weakness for sweets. I love sugar and chocolate in just about any form. Lately, I've been working on eating better and being a little bit more moderate with my sweets intake. However, when a friend made...

  If you’re new and just stopping in… welcome!  We’re so glad you’ve found Scottsdale Moms Blog! Today we’re back with another Mommy SOS topic.  If you missed our other Mommy SOS posts be sure to check them out.  We’ve covered some great...

No, no, not the tantrum kind.  The super cute kids resale shop kind!  When we found out we were having our first baby boy, I ran out excited to shop in a section I had previously never really wandered...

Our family is in the process of moving and it’s been….well… a process! Since I’m right smack in the middle of this adventure, I thought I’d take a little break and share some of my experiences.  Just in case...

Raise your hand if you currently have a child who is teething in your house. Yep, that's what I thought - nearly all of us! My kids start early (symptoms at 3 months, actual pearly whites at 4 months...