I am all about some shamrock shaped sugar cookies with green sprinkles to celebrate the Luck O’ The Irish…but in recent years I found a recipe I love. Please note that this treat is for all of you PARENTS. This...
Society, Grandparents, Friends, Neighbors, Professional colleagues — many of us to new moms:
Breast is best, but obviously not in public. You should co-sleep, but it is so unsafe. You should go back to work but do not ever leave...
As school wraps up for the year, parents across the Valley are trying to figure out what they’re going to do for the next ten weeks. While kids in most of the country enjoy their summer weather with long...
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
Self-care is often overlooked and pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. Especially this year, as stress and uncertainty has taken over a majority of our lives. Nonetheless, self-care is extremely important as it helps encourage maintaining healthy...
Between preschool and kindergarten, I’ve spent about 12 hours in the last few years touring various schools in the area. We’re lucky to have the option for open enrollment, but that can make things a little more complicated, too.
The...
Halloween is officially over! You’ve had your 24- hour grace period to allow the candy –corn-comas and tantrums from exhausted out-too-late-trick-or- treating-children to wear off. Now, it’s time to take down the friendly ghosts and faux spider webs...
With all those great "First Day of School Photos" floating around Facebook and Instagram, and all those new moms learning the drop-off morning routine, we felt like it was time to dust off this fabloulous post from the archives....
A couple years ago my family and I went to the beautiful island of Maui to celebrate a year of accomplishments in my job. I was excited to be winning an award in sales that year and proud to...
Teaching our youngsters to be kind at the park can be challenging. Sometimes we visit with our mom friends, and we don't realize that not all the kids are included in playtime at the park. Let's face it; everyone's child is...
December is my favorite month! There is something about the shared excitment, decorations everywhere and Christmas music on the radio that makes me walk around with a smile all month long! (It doesn't hurt that my birthday also falls...
I can tend to be an idealistic person. I have always had a vivid imagination and spent time envisioning my future. Dreams of 2.5 children, a white picket fence and that Range Rover I've always wanted have haunted my...
For the last few months, a fleet of Suburbans and Minvans has descended upon my home every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:30 in the morning. In the chilly predawn hours, these vehicles, filled with empty carseats and some...
Definition of an Alpha Mom: Develops when an 'A' type personality has toddlers. Intimidating in Mommy circles; makes other moms feel inferior because of their regular attempts to out-do one another. Incredibly competitive and judgmental, Alpha Mom has to...
Searching for anything about cloth diapers online can lead to a crazy amount of articles, but when I was preparing to go back to work and needed to know about cloth diapers and daycare —I came up short on...
We all want to raise children who grow into adults that are compassionate and understand the needs of others.
For years, I have wanted to expose the kids to the reality that is found in food banks, orphanages and homeless shelters. But, let's...
If you’re not familiar with Common Sense Media, they are a non-profit organization which was founded in 2003. Their mission is to ensure digital well-being for kids everywhere, and they are a leading source of entertainment and technology recommendations...
From slammed to glam in 5 minutes with this go-bag? YES! But first, Mama, let me say, it's ok if you don't remember how to get ready to go out like a normal, grown-up woman. And, it's even going...
I’m in a somewhat unique position having been both a working mom and a stay at home mom, so I'm very familiar with the stereotypes of both situations.
Although most people mean well, there are certain generalizations that are so...
We are excited to launch our newest guide, the Local AZ Pediatric Guide. This guide includes only local pediatric providers that our contributors recommended. We hope this guide helps you in finding doctors, dentists and more.
Also if you are...
As I quickly approach our little man's due date, I'm working hard to pull together all of the details I can. All of you experienced moms have gently warned me, "If there's something you want to do, get it...
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...
Seriously the worst part about Summer with the kids is three meals a day, every.single.day. Why do they have to eat so many times a day!?! We are joking, but there are great things about summer cooking too, for...
I have dedicated my life to educating children. I received my degree in elementary education. I taught three different grades throughout my years as a classroom teacher. Since I started student teaching, I have always had a second job...
I’m now entering my THIRD TRIMESTER, the belly is really growing, and I can’t wait for the Scottsdale heat to break. God Bless all of you who have experienced the latter stages of pregnancy during August…I can’t even imagine....
I am beyond thrilled to be able to introduce myself to you! My name is Jessica Williams and I am a wife, mother, and business owner with our own photography business as Session Nine Photographers. I have been so...
As we search for ways to do something to make a difference in light of the recent tragedy in Uvalde, I am sharing about Sandy Hook Promise and why I support their organization.
In 2004, I stopped watching the news....
We’ve all done it. In the course of running late, and gathering up kids, their stuff, and our keys, we’ve driven off and 10 minutes later have realized we’ve left our phone at home. The sinking feeling can quickly...
Are you a busy mom trying to be in 20 places at one time? Listen up! I recently tried the Kango App and can you say lifesaver?! Well I can!
Kango App is a kids ride share service that was...
We’re back with SMB’s Belly Diaries guest vlogger, Michelle, and her 32 week update!
If you missed her 16 week video update, 19 week video update, 22 week video update, 26 weeks video update or her 32 week video update be sure to go back to view...
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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...
