Mom Therapy

My middle child is three years old and this has been the hardest year of both of our lives.  I think about how with my first child, my daughter, I dreaded the terrible twos and thought to myself how lucky...

My oldest is turning four this month. FOUR. I know in the grand scheme of life that is still quite young, but I can’t help but be cliché here and wonder…..where did the time go? I keep thinking about...

Some of us do this more than others and I will readily admit I am a bit fanatical, but when it comes to researching anything I will spend a significant amount of money on—I tend to follow a very...

Who’s ready for a Pajama Day? Wrapping up a season of wonderful and fun holiday activities, then transitioning back into the routines of school and work can be exhausting. If you’re noticing the days flying by way too fast,...

My husband and I are finally catching up on sleep after a handful of years where consistent sleep just didn't happen. So why, WHY am I still so tired?    The worry. The worry makes me tired. 

I'm fairly certain that since becoming a contributing blogger here at SMB, that I have not shied away from the fact that my 5 year old is quite the "spirited" child. He definitely marches to the beat of his...

My husband travels for his job. He genuinely loves his job, and I love that he loves his job. However, our home life isn’t always like everyone else that has a husband/dad with a 9-5 career. Some days that...

My best friend called me in tears- her beauty treatment turned her into a beast (her words not mine.) Her first time trying to tackle wrinkles with Botox... went terribly wrong. Before even "going under" the needle, I would...

What mom doesn't love remarks like; "Wow, you look great!"... "You are always so put-together!"... "How do you find time to put on make-up?"  I make the same remarks to friends of mine.  Isn't it the way it has been ever...

I struggled to write this month’s blog post. I was having a hard time getting back into the school routine. I was forgetting things, running late, and constantly feeling one step behind. My husband had started traveling again after...

I haven't been a mom very long.  Less than 18 months. When I joined the ranks as an At Home Mom, I aspired to maintain our home as a place of order and peace.  i.e.,  To keep it clean.  Then the baby...

At SMB we want to bring you information and inspiration from around the Valley and beyond. Here are some clickworthy links from around the web this week. Enjoy! I just bought my first bottle of kids’ sunscreen for the season...

If you're like me, your list of fun ideas to make this holiday season memorable may be longer than you can actually possibly do. Don't let the pressure of Pinterest and Instagram set you up for failure!  I have found...

We love living in Scottsdale.  There are the obvious reasons....the weather, so much to do, beautiful scenery. But the people are what make Scottsdale the best, and we love having all of you mamas as part of our community! This...

So, the cat was out of the bag a couple of months ago, but I haven't officially announced it here. The Big News?  Yes, my husband, family and I are EXPECTING our THIRD baby in February!   We are SO excited...

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...

Not even 24 hours after being back from a family vacation and I already felt the feeling of overwhelmed. It was like a weight pressing on my shoulders, each unfinished task adding an extra pound. I know I’m not...

The MOPS Group at Valley Presbyterian Church is hosting their BIG indoor play date event this week! The event is free, and and they want you to come! Mama's Cold Brew will be there selling their coffee (yum!!). There will be a gym full of...

Today we're so excited to be starting a brand-spankin' NEW SERIES on SMB - Steph vs. Joy.  We're going to take a little break from Fri Date Night and give you a little glimpse into our own homes and...

Oh my my my!  Ladies - Joy and I couldn't be MORE different when it comes to our thoughts on shopping with children. Honestly after reading through her post this morning, I almost choked on my coffee when reading the...

To my fellow BWW Fan,  You must have been so excited to go to the BWW (Buffalo Wild Wings) bowl game. You got dressed up in your warm "game-gear", met up with your girlfriends to  cheer on your favorite team...

Joy is launching a three-part series today on the tricky territory of mom-to-mom friendships. Enjoy! I found this little bit of word art pinned to Sarah Powers's Pinterest board the other day and I wanted to stand up and scream...

I know what women want, especially sleep-deprived, overextended Scottsdale moms. We want a spa day. We want one hour, or two, or five of uninterrupted, unadulterated quiet time dedicated to feeling whole again. We want … and I would...

First off let me say, this idea is awesome.  I was able to participate in my first meal exchange playdate last month and it was such a blessing.  The concept is this - you get a bunch of hard...

Note: We would like to introduce you to another new contributor, Kallie! She is a loving mom to two young boys and we can't wait for you to read more about her life as a mother, friend and trying...

I don’t know about you but I love date night. My husband and I try to go as often as we can, when babysitters and budgets permit. It’s good for us, our marriage, and let’s face it, it is...

Happy New Year Everyone! A time for new beginnings, and for many of us, an overwhelming sense of needing to do it all and do it right. Since "health" seems to be a common topic of New Years promises...

A good college girlfriend of mine just had her first baby, and, of course, we’ve had plenty to discuss. I love hearing stories of her new little baby boy. And, I’ll admit, as the mother of two little men...

I’ll admit it. My kids periodically push me to the point of yelling. I don’t mean to reach the point of anger, but I occasionally lose my cool. These aren’t my proudest parenting moments. I do my absolute best to...

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...