Scottsdale Moms Blog co-founder Joy Cherrick and her family were expecting a mid-January baby, but this sweet boy had other plans...
Please help us welcome David Warren Cherrick!
born to Joy, Kevin, big sister Reagan and big brother Elliot
on December 27...
"There's an app for that." -Apple Inc. It's true, you know. Whenever I've wanted to do, find, research, shop, see, organize or track anything in my life, there's a app for it. Be it Android or iPhone, my guess...
Ensuring your baby’s safety during sleep is a top priority for any parent. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides a set of guidelines designed to create a safe sleep environment and reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death...
Today is the 75th anniversary of the March of Dimes, a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing premature births and helping families with premature babies. The White House is changing their lights to purple to commemorate this day and give...
Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics just opened their fourth valley location in North Scottsdale, conveniently located on Pima Road in the Grayhawk area. The dental team has been cleaning and caring for Arizona children's dental needs for ten...
Ahhhh, the splash pad. Like most young children, my kids love the splash pad. It is pretty much an Arizona childhood tradition to spend a hot afternoon cooling down with springs of water shooting all over the place. No little kid...
I don’t think the tiny blue lines had fully appeared on my first pregnancy test before I was packing for the hospital.
Impatience? My weakness. Being organized? My specialty.
I read a few pregnancy books before the real deal and A...
Dear "Should",
I am so over you.
"Should".
You are a burden. You are intrusive.
You are the source of Mommy Wars and exhaustion, laughably high standards and soul-deadening guilt.
You are wearying.
You are unwelcome.
"Should".
I am so much more than your bleak message. We moms...
We are continuing our series with Board Certified Lactation Consultant (and Scottsdale mom/grandma!) Andrea Mansor, who answers Scottsdale Moms Blog readers’ breastfeeding questions once a month. You can read previous Q & A posts with “Dear Andi” here.
This time around Andrea...
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...
Remember earlier this summer when it felt like almost everyone here at SMB was expecting?
Remember how we decided to celebrate with a Pregnancy Week Series? Remember all those fun pregnancy posts?
Remember all the beautiful maternity photos taken...
I'm only two kids in, but I definitely have preferences and favorites for baby and toddler products. Here are a few of my favorites.
Burt's Baby Bee Multipurpose Ointment - This miracle ointment is so smooth and works like a charm...
I look around the room with stinging eyes, the hot tears threatening to spill over at any second making the twinkling lights of the Christmas tree blur like a blizzard before my eyes. The smell of a winter candle...
Almost a year ago, we brought home our precious little boy through adoption. He was 9 hours old when they placed him in my arms. I am not at all biased: he is perfection. He is yummy and snuggly...
I always love reading what other bloggers and celebrities have in their bags. I have learned of so many random things that people have, that become so useful in certain situations. I decided to take apart my large diaper...
Welcome to The Belly Diaries! We’re following pregnant mama Lindsey as she navigates pregnancy #2. If you’re just tuning in, you can read previous posts by Lindsey as well as earlier Belly Diaries mamas here.
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Hello, third trimester.
Let's have a proper check-in, shall...
Discussing childhood immunizations can sometimes become a rather heated topic.
Parents are faced with making important decisions about their children’s healthcare from the minute they first find out they are having a baby. We consult the internet, books, family members,...
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 first update post-baby!
Hi mamas! I missed you guys. Nothing like having a...
Practicing yoga with your baby is a great way to strengthen your muscles, relax your mind with breath control, and promote bonding with your little one!
To start, you need a yoga mat, should be wearing comfortable workout clothes, and...
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...
I had a rough transition into motherhood. Actually, I had a really rough transition into motherhood. You see, my first born is allergic to milk and I was determined to breastfeed. But I didn't know she was allergic to...
Most of us love the attention we receive when our new baby arrives and the overwhelming support our family and friends give. Although most of the the people closest to us often mean well, sometimes that same attention we...
It might be time to register for your first baby, or you may have just received an invitation to a co-worker's baby shower – either way buying gifts for a new mom can be overwhelming.Our modern society has done...
Recently my husband and I went out to dinner to celebrate nine years of marriage. As we were sitting at the bar and waiting for our dinner reservation, "that" conversation came up. Rather unexpectedly to me, to be honest....
Whoa - it got HOT. Every summer spring the 100+ degree days seem to sneak up on me. Don't get me wrong, I love the heat. Seriously. But when it's beautiful 70's in the morning with afternoon highs in...
Hi friends! How do you feel about bath time? I'm going to come clean...I don't enjoy it. Most of the time I feel like I'm rushing to get it over with. I just want to get down to business...
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),...
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”)...
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 Q & A, you can find it here. This time around Andrea (aka "Dear Andi") is talking...
As a cloth AND disposable diapering mom, I hear on the playground all sorts of crazy tips about diapers, where to get them, who has the best ones AND even how to get the stinkies out of my cloth...
Guide To Scottsdale
Family Friendly Events (December 2024)
December is here! The weather is perfect, we have so many family-friendly events all around town. So fun!
Our holiday gift guide is live, check...
