This photo was taken moments after Elliot was born. I snuggled him like this for the first two hours of his life. I've heard lots of moms talk about the desire to deliver their babies naturally, only...
In case you didn't hear... we kindof have some big news to report! Please help all of us on the Scottsdale Moms Blog team welcome the newest {baby} addition... Elliot Thomas Cherrick!!! Elliot Thomas Cherrick was born May 4, 2011 at...
What do you get when several moms with different perspectives weigh in on the same topic? A great conversation! This post is part of our MomSense series on transitions. From what they eat and where they sleep, to who takes care...
What do you get when several moms with different perspectives weigh in on the same topic? A great conversation! This post is part of our MomSense series on transitions. From what they eat and where they sleep, to who takes care...
What do you get when several moms with different perspectives weigh in on the same topic? A great conversation! This post is part of our MomSense series on transitions. From what they eat and where they sleep, to who takes...
If you're new to Scottsdale Moms Blog - WELCOME!  We're so happy to have you in our little corner of the world-wide-web! Here's a little recap for you newbies...Over the past year, Joy and I have been  posting Steph vs...
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...
I distinctly remember when she was 18 months old- the fashion wars began. It seemed that my sweet, easy going little girl formed a strong willed fashion sense over night.  One morning I was dressing her in a matching...
We're back with SMB's Belly Diaries guest vlogger, Michelle, and her 19 week update! If you missed her 16 week video update be sure to go back to view it... it's just too good to miss! Here's Michelle... And finally, a belly...

Not my BFF!

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A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article on the importance of friendships in motherhood.  It is so important and I hope that you all have friends in your life that provide encouragement, support, and a sense of...
So, this past weekend we went sorta-camping. What? You've never heard of sorta-camping before? Well, let me define it for you. Sorta-camping is when you let your friends buy expensive camping gear, spend all day Thursday packing, haul everything...
Baby Registry Checklist I remember when I was pregnant with Nora I was TERRIFIED of the idea of registering.  Unlike registering for a wedding I felt so ill-equipped to register for a BABY.  I mean - I had no idea...
"There's no place like HOME. "There's no place like HOME..." It's true; there's no place like home, but as a brand new mom at times I feel absolutely stuck in my HOUSE. Are you with me on this? I've heard many Scottsdale...
We finally ended it a few months ago.  I just had to come clean and say, "Can we just be friends? It's not you it's me...." It wasn't easy, but I think we're both better for it. Here's my...
It was such a delight to meet so many of you at the Fabulous Mom’s Night Out this past Monday night.  For those of you who were unable to make the event, be sure to keep your eyes peeled...
Let me start off by saying that Steph and I did not plan on having BOTH of our children SO close together!  Steph had her daughter Nora just six weeks before my daughter Reagan was born... and now I...
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...
We've heard such awesome feedback from so many moms about our first Belly Diaries Mama, Brittany, that we thought why not have  a Part II (and Part III and who knows, maybe even Part IV eventually)?!! There's just something so...

Lunch Lady.

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I'd like to think I'm a decent mother. Definitely not perfect, but I love my kids like crazy and hope that this fact alone helps me out someday as they lie on the couch in their shrink's office.  They...
I have mentioned before that we have a weekly tradition of pizza and a movie night in our household.  It is something we all look forward to each week.  The only problem is that our movie critics (ages 4...
Duh, duh, duh.. I fully realize I'm treading in some murky waters with this post but I just couldn't NOT post about one of my very favorite ways to stay sane while being a mommy...the Gym Childcare!!! I know, I know...the...
There are 6 words that have the utter potential to rattle a mama of a preschooler to her very core. "Mommy, I have to go potty." And although they are very welcomed words after 3 years of fearing the dreaded potty-training extravaganza,...
For me, being pregnant for the second time was a different kind of excitement. It was a confident sense of excitement. I’ve done all the research the first go around. So, I feel like I know what I “need.”...

Love Gush Moments

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 I really love my husband and I am kind of in a love gush about him right now.  Now before you go and click away from this awesome website because the last thing you want to read about is...
As an adoptive mom, often I am asked about the reason for the costs in adoption.  The fees for a private, domestic or international adoption can be somewhere between $10-50, 000.  Those numbers can seem intimidating, but they start...
When I first stepped foot inside BuyBuyBaby to register I felt like I was being consumed by a tidal wave of baby gear...maybe you remember that feeling too. There's such an overwhelming number and range of choices when it...
“Mom! Mom, do you like Justin Beaver?” (not a typo) “Mom, EVERYONE at school has seen Gnomeo & Juliet and they said it is SO funny. Can we go?” “But Mom, John’s mom lets him watch the Terminator!” If you have little...
It seems everyone is on the baby train- the second baby train that is. As a new mother to two wonderful little children (both under 18 months) I have a new found appreciation for all of the ‘practical’ gifts...
I knew it was coming.  I heard the stories.  One by one friends were telling me that their children, Reagan's age, were doing it.  I didn't know what to really expect.  How would my little angel turn from a...
2 Months: 14 lbs 8 oz, 23 1/4” Long Easton was born on December 3rd, and the first few weeks of his life were what I like to call the “Crescendo to Christmas”. You know what I mean. Christmas music...

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Easter Dining in Scottsdale and Phoenix

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Get ready for some delicious Easter dining options this year! The Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher, The Sicilian Baker, and the Montauk are ready...

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