From the Editor: SMB is excited to introduce our PLAYDATE SERIES, where you will get first-hand stories on how playdates go at different locations through town! Read along with our brilliant writers Kate & Renée who tackled the Butterfly...
What happened to the fun me?
In the midst of the day-to-day routines of marriage, kids, work, and shuttling between schedules, we often get caught up in just getting through the day and getting stuff done.
Even though we all go...
How many times have you heard "quick, grab the camera!" to capture that moment your daughter tumbles toward her first somersault or your son dons his first pair of tennis shoes. With our phones at our fingertips, taking pictures is...
February in Arizona. Lounging at the park while the children play, dipping our toes into the still-chilly pool... freaking out when we see our first scorpion of the year. Yep, frighteningly, it's that time of year when the temperatures...
Thin Mints are no brainers;
Just like Tagalongs.
The husband would never forgive
if you came home without.
So, in truth, there's no doubt:
These six are for your marriage...
When you have a toddler, you give up some privacy and luxuries. Date nights without the baby can be difficult to coordinate and expensive, and yet, taking them along can seem daunting. Not to fear! If you end up...
Our contributor, Renee, makes the most beautiful wreaths for every celebration! She is sharing her tips on how to make your own Valentine's Day wreath!
Confession: I LOVE to decorate for the holidays. My husband is thankful that we don’t...
he word is out! Scottsdale Moms Blog has opened a casting call for new contributors! Here are my own Top 4 reasons why YOU should take the plunge and join us!
I've been thinking a lot about friends lately... As you grow older and lives change, your friendships change. I have to admit, swallowing those changes used to be really tough for me. I got engaged first, married first, had...
For all the first-time moms or moms with young kids - this one's for you!
Coming across my eldest's baby book the other day, I found myself giggling at all the things I had written about, which, at the time seemed...
When I first heard about the world of doulas, I was blown away.
Who knew that there were people out there who offer emotional support, knowledge, guidance, and strength during pregnancy and birth? The job of a doula - meaning...
I love the theater! I grew up performing in shows since I was five, and spent all my spare money in college on tickets to concerts and plays. From the thrill of performing on stage to the fun of...
Are you looking to add more fun and connection to your life - and your family life - this year? Here are three ideas you can use to start your year on a positive note.
1) Donate your time or...
With each of my pregnancies, I faced morning sickness that left me exhausted and vomiting from morning until night. This time, I was diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Despite this extreme situation, there were still a few things that worked with...
Imagine setting a goal for the year. Think you'll do better pushing through by yourself, or working with someone to guide you, encourage you, and hold you accountable?
Yep, that's right. As my brother says, Teamwork makes the Dream Work....
In the past, I’ve written resolutions. By mid-February these goals are lost in the shuffle. For the last few years, I've opted to reject resolutions and chose to focus on adopting one word that will set the tone for...
Whether you are one to create New Year’s resolutions or not, most of us put some thought into what we want to change, create, accomplish or be in the new year. And why not? There is great collective energy...
If you are like me in planning, I'm sure you have been thinking about your New Year's Resolutions. As mothers, we are natural planners, thinkers, and mostly go-go-goers and doers! Yet, in spite of our good intentions, these plans...
New Year's Resolutions.
They aren't just for grown-ups.
Ah, a brand new year. A clean slate. Fresh beginnings.
A chance to cast off the old and put on the new.
Just like a diaper.
2014 was a particularly big year for me; A milestone...
It's been a whirlwind hasn't it? The crazy busy holiday season has finally come to an end and now your home looks BARE!
When I look at my home after the holidays I am met with mixed emotions. On one...
Every new year, the “resolution” word looms around the corner. Even thinking of the pressure to find the Perfect Resolutions which I then had to struggle to keep made my nerves rattle. So as an experiment this year, I...
What is with this WEATHER?! Okay, the freeze may be thawing - and while this article was originally in May 2014 to help us during those long, hot summers indoors, it's just as applicable for these chilly days we're suddenly seeing!
We're...
Every year post-Christmas, you contemplate how you are going to start the new year on the right foot. If your new year's resolutions look something like the items below, you have a 99% chance of sabotaging yourself quickly.
Get Organized:...
10) You stroll each of Target's home decor aisles, repeating: "Would she like that? Would she like that?? ......Would IIIII like that?????"
9) You bake cookies for the neighbors. And then bake more to actually take to the neighbors.
8) The fur-lined parkas come...
In Scottsdale, we are truly blessed with wonderful winter weather. We never experience the barrage of blizzards that plague the East Coast or have to shovel driveways of snow before we can start the day. However, it can still...
Not sure of a plan for the the influx of games, dolls, blocks, and anything Frozen-themed coming your way this holiday season?
Give your future self an advantage by getting the playroom ready BEFORE the toys arrive! Here are...
While we dream of sugar plums, baking cookies, and sending adorable family photos, the holiday reality is often more like an over-committed, over-run, over-baked season with yet another year that the Hanukkah or Christmas cards went out as Happy...
Every blog or news feature about gift-giving lists the must-haves or top holiday gifts. My list is the MUST-NOTs this holiday season.
MUST-NOT GIFTS FOR KIDS. It has a nice ring to it.
1) Pottery Barn Kids Skeeball Machine: I am...
Looking for children's gifts that will be used for years? Look no further!!
Here are 6 of the best gifts for children this holiday season.
Not all toys are created equal. There are those that are only enjoyed for a single...
Our typical dinner table conversation with a family of 5 is loud and not always friendly. I am used to hearing “I don’t want to eat THAT,” “She/he is not passing the ketchup,” “Stop wiggling in your chair!” and...
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Your Survival Guide to Spring Sports
Spring is officially in Sunny Arizona, which means it's time for kids to dust off their cleats, grab their gloves, and hit the fields...
