You want to know what is AMAZING? Paternity leave. Yes, a mother’s time off is first and foremost when it comes to importance on the postpartum scale, but there is something to be said for having dad home for...
Moms are event planners (be sure to add that to your resume!),days are spent entertaining the most demanding of clients, with a five second attention span and a temper to match. I’m still waiting for someone to create a...
We all hear the stories about new parent exhaustion; we also hear those stories about that baby who “slept through the night from day one” and we often wonder what the secret is to avoid the first and dare...
If you’re just tuning in, Renee is a local mama of 1 little boy and is chronicling her second pregnancy as part of The Belly Diaries. Click here to read the first post in her series, here to learn about the “cowboy big-brother”,...
I remember sitting in my OB’s office and anxiously waiting for my 16 week gender reveal appointment. It's was a BOY! We cheered, cried - and then life got real!!! A boy, a real boy. My life was forever...
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...
Your body is changed. Your mind is blown. Maybe you lost the baby weight, maybe you still have a way to go, but regardless—certain areas are distributed a bit differently. Nowadays, dressing like a mom doesn’t mean you wear...
We all have those weird little quirks that exist far from social media in the quiet spaces of our homes. Here are a few of mine. Maybe at the end, you'll feel a bit more normal.
1) My sons wear...
As I was getting my weekly fill of re-run episodes of KUWTK (yes, I'll admit it, I'm a sucker for all things “E”!), the episode that aired was the one of Kim appearing in Fergie’s new “M.I.L.F. Money” video....
At the beginning of the year, I started to have concerns about the development of my toddler son. At the time, he was just shy of 2 years old. He had no issues to this point and had had...
Let me begin by saying that I am an introvert. Any other introverts out there? You know, the one who mobile orders coffee so you can sneak up to the bar, grab your coffee, and walk out with hardly anyone...
I recently received the Candide Baby Group Multi-Relax 3-in-1 Multi-functional Maternity Pillow in Taupe to test out at home. All opinions here are my own.
We know babies come with a lot of gear, and this pillow helps cut down on...
Written in honor of pregnancy loss and remembrance day this October 15.
Almost a month after my sweet baby was born sleeping, I was encouraged to join a baby loss support group. At this session we met a mom nurse who lost...
Dads do a lot for us; they take out gross garbage, kill spiders, fix stuff and everything in between. So often in the baby world we tend to focus our attention on the expecting or new mother. In the...
Being a first-time mama is overwhelming in general. In all the best ways, and also in some just hard ways. You are consumed by this crazy love for your new miracle, but you are also consumed by lack of...
Ladies! I need your help! I am in desperate need of tips for flying with babies and toddlers!
This month, Handsome Husband and I are traveling cross-country with one very helpful teenager, one sweet but needy 5-month old and one...
It’s National Breastfeeding Month, and we are continuing our series with Board Certified Lactation Consultant (and Scottsdale mom/grandma!) Andrea Mansor. If you missed our first two Q & A posts, you can find them here and here. This time around Andrea (aka “Dear Andi”)...
The arrival of a new baby is a joyous occasion, marked by celebrations, cuddles, and the inevitable flood of inquiries from family and friends eager to share in your happiness. In today's digital age, it's tempting to broadcast every...
Having a fussy baby can be one of the most challenging aspects of taking care of a newborn. It's not just about the discomfort your baby is experiencing, but also about the helplessness you might feel. But did you...
Thank You Thursday is a new feature from Scottsdale Moms Blog. The team at SMB is so LUCKY to receive products, try new local venues, and hear about new things to do all the time. It is so much fun! But we want to share all of these fun new finds with all of you, plus give a huge THANK YOU to companies that reach out to us.
On Tuesday we showed you the two most darling newborn in all of Scottsdale - Auggie and Anna Drew, as photographed by Anna Hollister - and today we thought we'd update you on the bellies that remain in the...
Taking multiple kids to a well check. I'm pretty sure that this is one of my most disliked mommy must-do's. Really, I try to avoid it like the plague. Usually, I find other places for my kids to go...
The calendar tells me that fall is in full swing, and yet, as a Phoenix newbie, it's rather hard to believe.
There are no changing leaves, no riding boots, no apple orchards. A Pumpkin Spice Latte, in these temps?? Pleh. Sure, things...
Only after a frightening trip to the emergency room, that included a shot of epinephrine, did we discover my daughter’s severe food allergies. At the tender age of 6 months (in an attempt to gain some semblance of freedom),...
If you’re just tuning in, Lindsey is a mama of two boys who chronicled her second pregnancy monthly as part of The Belly Diaries series. Here’s her second monthly update since Oscar was born. You can read her one month...
Peter’s Story
One, two, three, jump!
Peter’s mom yells, “Peter, stop jumping on the couch!”
Of course, Peter is having way too much fun and continues jumping on the couch.
Peter’s mom yells again, “Peter, I told you to stop jumping now!”
Peter continues...
You always hear that babies don’t come with manuals.
But bookstores continue to house shelves of "How To Books" on childrearing. When I had a baby I took to it like signing up for a course in college. I read...
It's inevitable. We're an hour outside the city headed for a great family vacation and the light bulb in my brain dings big and bright. I turn to my husband and exclaim, "I know what we forgot!!". Most of...
Let me start by saying that in no way is this a post to condem those who are not/able to breastfeed. This is simply for those who are breastfeeding and wanting to build up an extra stash.
I have been blessed...
If you’re just tuning in, Lindsey is a mama of two boys who chronicled her second pregnancy monthly as part of The Belly Diaries series. She's been updating us monthly on life with two under two since Oscar was born....
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...
