Cooler temps, I just laaaaaaaahve you!!
The sappy, googly-eyed, all-in, head over heels, Taylor Swift meets Nicholas Sparks kind of LOVE.
And after October 14th handed me 102 degrees - at 34 weeks pregnant - those feelings only deepened.
It's weird, too. 3 years ago, I...
Confession: I was pre-registered to vote 6 months before my 18th birthday. I was SO excited to be a part of this democratic process that I marched myself down to the DMV and asked if I could pre-register. I...
Among young mothers, disputes regarding the benefits and harm of gadgets for children do not subside. How can electronics help the development of your baby, and how to organize his acquaintance with a smartphone, tablet, and computer - let's...
I have to admit, I really love Thanksgiving and the whole to-do of cooking a big meal for family and friends. I enjoy spending the day carefully preparing all of the sides and dishes that will fill our table...
Total shock.
That's the only way to describe my feelings on the day I received the news that my position had been eliminated. As I packed up my office, I felt fear. My worries were not only about of what...
We at SMB are excited about a new little feature we’ve added to the blog! In addition to our regular lineup of awesome Scottsdale Mom contributors, we’re including a monthly post by a LOCAL expert! We’re covering topics ranging from discipline to reading readiness...
If you’ve spent any time exploring preschool options in the area, you’ve probably come across a few high quality Montessori options. If you aren’t familiar with this method of teaching, you may have been surprised by what you saw...
According to my bio here at SMB, I have two kiddos. :) My husband and I have a 5 year old and a 2 year old. Our 5 year old is starting kindergarten this school year. He did attend full day...
As the relentless Arizona heat gives way to our version of fall, we look ahead to the holidays. For a child is there any time more magical? As a mom I've often felt the weight of creating these moments,...
Whatever outdoor fall decor look you're going for, the color that pops out the most this season is teal. Teal is the color for food allergy awareness and while Food Allergy Awareness Month is in May, the month of October...
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...
Summer in Arizona. Also known as the “Desperation Months” when we parents attempt to keep our kids busy so that we can maintain at least an ounce of our sanity. Often, this means our kids are trying out new...
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...
I can hardly believe that my sweet lil' Elsie turned ONE this weekend!!! I really do feel like her real birth-day was just yesterday.
In typical Steph-fashion, Elsie's birthday called for a little Par-Tay. There's nothing I love more than...
Happy Labor Day!
Of course we're not taking the day off (We are all moms after-all!)
Instead, we're taking the opportunity of labor day to share the wonderful news about our latest SMB labor!
Introducing contributor Heather Terveen's precious new addition: Charlotte...
My friend and I were at a loss on how we were going to make it through the long summer with all of our kids (we have seven kids between the two of us). Neither of us had any...
Soon after having Nora I got a copy of The Rookie Mom's Handbook: 250 Activities to do with (and without!) your baby. It's been a great resource for ideas and information. And a great gift for a new-momma!
One of...
May is when we celebrate our teachers. It's a special time to thank them for everything they have done for our children all year. Just like we challenge ourselves to be thankful all year, not just on Thanksgiving Day,...
I'd like to believe that we've all advocated for something or for someone at some point in our lives. As children, maybe we stood up for ourselves or someone else. Maybe we've supported a good cause, or perhaps we've...
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...
