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Summers are hard. We all have grand plans in the beginning, but we're now halfway through and it's time to get real. Embrace what's working so far, drop anything that's not, and take a glance at these tips to...

Do you have a fourth grader? Did you know that if you do, you can get your whole family into a ton of National Parks for free? This includes National Historic Sites and Waters too! Thanks to the Every Kid in...

Summer's heating up and so should your dates nights...or date days. This month I'm planning our next date and thinking outside the box a bit. I know I get tired of the ol’ dinner and a movie date. How...

Like many mommies, I enjoy my coffee. Each day begins with a cup, and I usually end up buying another while I'm out and about. There may be a Starbucks on every corner, but there are several local coffee...

When the summer heat has you stuck indoors, but your own house is getting a bit too small (and messy!) pack up the kids and try out these great indoor spaces for big and small. The kids get all...

Do you have a child who has a passion to be an actor in TV, movies or commercials? The one who always wants to be the center of the stage? Or the one who has to video tape themselves singing...

Pines Motel is a small, affordable, family run motel in Cottonwood, AZ.  They recently invited my family to stay for two nights in exchange for writing this post. All opinions are my own.  Looking to get out of town for a weekend...

From Kate: The only thing we don't like about living in Arizona is that our family is all in Texas. We miss them so much and love when they come to visit. After eight years, we have taken our share...

  When you find that your fancy purse is filled with cheerios and your stilettos are gathering dust, it's time to to call in reinforcements before you fully commit to flip flops and yoga pants. Grab your girlfriends and schedule a much-deserved...

Mother's Day Event! Are you looking for a unique way to celebrate Mother’s Day this year? The Gildan Esprit de She is hosting a Duathlon and 5k in Tempe on May 8th. This is an opportunity for you to do something...

This is a sponsored post for Scottsdale Promenade Drive-In movies. Looking for a fun family outing this Spring? Moonlit Drive-In movies are back at the Scottsdale Promenade and they will take place each Saturday night in April! The Promenade is located...

Have you seen that there is a new restaurant in the Scottsdale Shops at Gainey Village called Drexyl? It just opened a few weeks ago and the Scottsdale Moms Blog team was invited to try it out last week. First...

All children are musical! They can learn to sing and keep a beat and have confidence in their abilities. Music Together in Phoenix is the perfect place for your children to nurture this musical growth in a fun and...

You want the healthiest home environment for your children, and this shouldn’t stop at your pool. A chlorine-free pool means no more red eyes, itchy skin, allergies or asthma from chloramines. Plus, your swimsuits will last longer! Click here...

Just a mere two hours away lives a land where lions roam freely, a ghost town lives on top of a mountain, a train whistles through massive red rocks and vineyards create the sweet taste of local wine. History, character and...

From Renée: Kate and I have been writing a series about playdates we bring our kids on, but then we thought, what about us? We needed a Mommy Playdate! The day worked out perfectly. I dropped my oldest off at...

Have you ever considered giving your dog vitamins? I bet not. It is hard enough to remember to take them ourselves, right? But if your dog is a member of the family, like ours is, you are going to want...

Thinking about going to the Phoenix Open? I say go for it, and don't let bringing your little ones stand in your way. I've been taking my kiddos for the past three years by myself and had a total...

Originally published four years ago, this popular article is being brought back during the Season of Preschool Hunting as it includes over 100 comments (from 2012 through the end of 2015) from parents just like you. Read through them...

When I first heard about geocaching, I pictured people combing the desert, armed with nothing but a compass, unearthing time-capsules. In other words, nothing I was interested in doing in my free time. Then, geocaching with kids was discussed...

The holiday decorations are coming down, the kids are back in school and your social calendar is finally free from holiday plans, but not for long! Before you know it, this month’s happenings around town will quickly fill up...

It is no secret that we L.O.V.E. Barre3 at Scottsdale Moms Blog. It is a barre class that combines the best of yoga, Pilates, and ballet to give you a high intensity but low impact work out. Barre3 combines...

Local, friendly, honest and affordable: "Holiday Spirit" is an easy recommendation for your holiday light install and take-down! Who doesn't love supporting a great, local company in the name of holiday fun?!

Buying holiday presents for our husbands and fathers can be one of the trickiest gifts to buy. We found that electronics is the most coveted gift that you can give the men in your life this holiday. Check out AT&T for...

Just two and a half hours south of Scottsdale in the wild nature of Tucson is Tanque Verde Ranch, beaconing you to come find your inner cowboy. No boots, no hat, no horse, no problem! Tanque Verde is a...

If you grew up rooting on Horton the Elephant for the sake of his precious Who's, while reviling the dreadful Wickersham Brothers and that mouthy Kangaroo mom/babe combo -- you'll so appreciate this storyline.

Getting new family photos is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. I love to see how my kids have grown and changed and I love to see our bond captured in time. Bringing in an expert...

Part of my holiday countdown involves stepping up my beauty routine and finding the perfect outfits for holiday parties and the annual family photo session. What is now a holiday card staple, the family photo session can be a time and...

Are you looking for a fun, unique place for your next mom’s night out or date night? Scottsdale Moms Blog contributors were so lucky to be invited to try Salut Kitchen Bar, a wine bar in Tempe with a delicious...

I am so thrilled to share with all you wonderful Scottsdale Moms a new passion project of mine and a special opportunity to capture some magic with you and your little ones, just in time for the holiday season! If...