Monthly Archives: June 2010

Babysitting in Scottsdale Part 3: Start a babysitting co-op

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Moms are so resourceful.  Got a run in your hose?  Here's some nail polish.  Is your hem tattered and you don't have a needle? ...

Candid Motherhood – The Worst Case Scenario: My Car

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So, I was watching an episode of “The Worst Case Scenario: With Bear Grylls” where Bear’s SUV breaks down in the desert during a...

your invitation to Scottsdale Moms Blog Moms Night Out

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We are thrilled to announce the opening of registration for our very first Scottsdale Moms Blog MOMS' NIGHT OUT!!!!! Here's your chance to leave the...

Getting out of Arizona – Lake Tahoe

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We're back with another Getting out of Arizona post.  If you didn't see last week's post on Napa and Sonoma Valley be sure to...

Moms Feeling Isolated in a Culture of Social Networking?

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Women today are self-reliant and independent, but we often forget how friendships and family can make life rich and full. When I was single, living in Wisconsin (for...

Babysitting in Scottsdale Part 2 – Do you refer your babysitter...

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Last time we talked about the cost for babysitting these days... but since we already determined that you are paying your sitters ca$h money, let's...

The Belly Diaries – 16 weeks – Pregnancy Calendar Download

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For all of you "experienced" moms out there, you may remember how you felt when you were waiting to meet your first.  Be it...

MomsGroup at Montelucia Resort

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Our first meeting as a moms' group, we ventured to Montelucia Resort. The pool is stunning, surrounded by waterfalls and numerous lounge chairs. About...

Getting Out of Arizona – Napa & Sonoma Valley

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In an effort to spice things up (again) on SMB we're launching a brand new series - Getting Out of Arizona!  Can we all...

Baby and Me Movie

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Remember this post on Harkins Summer Movie Fun? Well, maybe you're like me and you read that post and thought "We'll do that when...

MomSense: Time outs with Toddlers

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  mom·sen·se (mɒm sens) noun 1.  practical motherly intelligence that is sensible or reasonable 2. a mother’s mental discernment, realization, or recognition  – She has momsense. OR She used...

Babysitting in Scottsdale Part 1 – How much do you pay...

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The greatest thing about Scottsdale Moms Blog is learning from other moms who live right next door.  So, the burning question is:  How much...

Candid Motherhood: The “No Quota”

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I have two daughters.  Both are strong willed.  For those that know me well, this is not surprising. I’m sure my parents chuckle every...

Steph vs Joy: The First Birthday Party – the approach

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{Steph} You might think I'm joking when I tell you that I've been "planning" Nora's first birthday party for the last 6 months -...

MomSense: How to Buy a Minivan – Part 2

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Last time, I told you about how Erin just broke down and bought a pre-owned minivan after battling her Suburban for several years.  She...

MomSense: How to Buy a Minivan – Part 1

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mom·sen·se (mɒm sens) noun 1.  practical motherly intelligence that is sensible or reasonable 2. a mother’s mental discernment, realization, or recognition  – She has momsense. OR She...

Proud To Be A Wickedly Awesome Step-Mom

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Most women (if not ALL women) can name at least a few symptoms that may occur with pregnancy, BUT I guarantee you, only a...

Swim Safely this Summer!

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This week's MomSense comes from a Scottsdale Mom and Grandma, Darcy Kimmel with Family Matters, who after hearing of another child drowning here in...

Steph vs. Joy: How to feed a baby

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{Joy} I love watching Reagan learn new skills!  Eating solid food is no exception.  I was surprised to learn that chewing is intuitive and...

Steph vs. Joy: How to feed a baby

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{Joy} I love watching Reagan learn new skills!  Eating solid food is no exception.  I was surprised to learn that chewing is intuitive and...

Arizona Mortgage Mom – June 2010

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I want to thank Steph and Joy for allowing me the privilege to return as a guest blogger today! I hope everyone had a relaxing Memorial...

How to take care of your Arizona Skin

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As all of you mom's know, living in the valley can wreck havoc on our skin. The dust, the dry air, the heat, (the...

Photography for Mommies | Documenting your Kids’ Lives

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Hello everyone! My name is Kimberly Jarman, the owner of Kimberly Jarman Photography, a boutique studio located in downtown Mesa. We are so excited...

E-mail your baby

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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...