Things to do

If the “reason for the season” is an important part of your holiday celebration, then this article is for you. With so many holiday activities available in the greater Phoenix area, it can be hard to find the activities...

Toy drives are a wonderful way to get little ones in the spirit of giving. A toy drive is an age appropriate way to start talking to them about those that are less fortunate than they are. Check out...

We have a fun roundup of family-friendly Halloween dining deals in the area! Check out the list below for some very fun options! Pita Jungle - Pita Jungle is offering a FREE kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée on Halloween....

How to keep your kids at the dinner table.  I couldn’t do it. They’d eat and run. And that’s if they ate at all. I tried to keep them at the table with invigorating conversation. Alas, I could only get...

Reading to my kids is probably one of the favorite things we do together. I love reading aloud. I love how they get involved and enjoy books, and I love going to the library and finding new books to...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for baseball fans in Arizona: spring training. Cactus League Spring Training here in the Valley is set to start once again. The League was founded in 1947, and has blossomed into a...

The Valley is set to host the Super Bowl once again this month – its fourth time in sunny Arizona. Whether you’re a big fan of football, just watching the game for the commercials and great snacks or will be...

As we ease into the next two hottest months of the year we are starting to search for indoor places to cool off and stay busy. Scottsdale and the surrounding areas have so many places to go for all...

We are so excited you found the Scottsdale Moms Guide to Surviving Summer. This is our 10th year of bringing you tips, tricks and things to do, all written to help YOU survive summer with your littles! We are hoping...

I love that you never know what new treat or amazing produce you will find at the Farmer's Market! One of our favorite things is to grab some Mama's Cold Brew or fancy chai and walk the stalls discovering...

We have rounded up the best desserts in Scottsdale. These top dessert places around Scottsdale, Arizona will satisfy your sweet tooth! The Screamery located at Shea Blvd and Tatum Road has handcrafted ice cream in flavors (like Bees Knees and...

On the Friday evening after Thanksgiving, my family piles in the car ready to see Christmas lights! We spend the day putting up the tree, decorating the house, watching movies (Elf if I have a vote!), and drinking hot...

Resort Summer prices come out mid May or early June. We do our best to update this page when we find great staycation deals, but check out each resort's website for the most updated staycation offers.  The Westin Kierland- Lazy...

You've probably heard of a "staycation" - a vacation within driving distance of your home that doesn't require a hotel stay. Whether you're short on vacation days, trying to build up your savings account, or simply don't want the...

Whether you're avoiding public places due to the recent pandemic or it's just too hot to be outside, a self guided tour of Scottsdale Public Art could be just what you need to change up your routine. Did you know...

Our first official stay at home day was March 10th. There have been so many amazing suggestions and websites and YouTube videos and tours and everything in between with suggestions on how to keep kids busy. At first I...