Monthly Archives: October 2011

Stay in Date Night | Pan Seared Pork Chops with Bleu...

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I LOVE everything about fall, and I mean everything! The weather starts to cool down, you can open your windows, light candles, drink cider…the...

Mamas, How is Your Man?

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It’s no surprise that being a Mama is one of the toughest jobs out there.  We talk about that a lot on our website...

The Gift of Down Syndrome

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We are honored to bring you this beautiful guest post this morning. It's a look at the life of a child with Down syndrome...

Being a Working Mom (Part 7)|Actually Getting Your Work Done

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This is Part 7 (and final post) of our series on Being a Working Mom.  If you missed Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4,...

Jemma Kidd Beauty Guru Interview

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          You know what's a little unnerving? Getting made up to go interview beauty guru, and world-renown make-up artist, Jemma Kidd.  Especially if you're like...

Swimming season is over! Forever? The love/hate relationship of one Scottsdale...

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Replace the missing tiles in the swimming pool. Yes, this task has been on my “home maintenance-to-do's” for quite some time, and last week, we...

(The blessing of) Cancer sucks. Can I get an AMEN??

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My mom was 52 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. For someone who never even liked to go to the doctor (who does??),...

The Belly Diaries (Part II) | Baby Brayden is HERE

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We’re back with SMB’s Belly Diaries guest vlogger, Michelle, and her __ week update! If you missed her 16 week video update, 19 week video update, 22 week video...

Invisible Vegetables – A Recipe Even Picky Eaters Will Love

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I was so excited when Baylor started to eat solid foods because it meant I could start to use my handy little appliance, the...

Running Diaries: Mommy (Half)Marathoner

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Not one but TWO of our fabulous SMB Contributors are running the upcoming Susan G. Komen Women’s Half Marathon. Today you're hearing both their stories...

Running Diaries: My Road to a Half Marathon

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Not one but TWO of our fabulous SMB Contributors are running the upcoming Susan G. Komen Women’s Half Marathon. Today you'll hear both their...

Steph vs Joy | Pinterest Finds (Part II)

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This is Part II of our Steph vs Joy | Pinterest Finds post.  Be sure to go back and read Joy's post where she...

Steph vs Joy | Pinterest Finds (Part I)

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{Joy} Have you given much though to your online persona and a real-messy-just-your-average-day reality.  Are they the same?  Are they different? I'm "friends" on facebook with a gal I...

Playgroup and Lunch at Koko Bee’s Playhouse

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Scottsdale Moms Blog is proud to present: Indoor Play with North Central Parenting Group Wednesday, November 2 10:00AM to 12:00PM Koko Bee's Playhouse $5 per Family (yes, that includes...

The Early Bird Stays in His Room :: a few thoughts...

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You spend the first three six twelve months of your baby's life looking forward to the promise of a full night's sleep. When that...

Contributor Corner | Indoor & Outdoor Local Gems

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In our last Contributor Corner post, we shared what the fall season was like growing up in our hometowns. This time we're sticking closer...

Ignite Romance for Better Date Nights

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As the frantic days, weeks, months and years of family life pass; it’s easy to lose sight of the priority of your husband and...

BABY DIARIES | 10 Months- Crawling and Babyproofing

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It’s official now. Easton is crawling. My little man is on the move, and (OH MY!) how my world is changing. He’s everywhere and...

Sit down a while and Share your narrative with me.

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When people meet me for the first time and I tell them that I am a therapist they usually react in one of two...

Hostess with the Mostess?

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This month, I threw three social gatherings in three days.  A wine tasting, a baby shower and a birthday party.  It was more than...

Baby’s 1st Halloween Idea: Organize a Breakfast Potluck!

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The first Halloween as a mom is SO fun: the itty-bitty costumes, the jack-o-lantern-themed onesies and PJs and bibs and hair clips (oh my!),...

Traditions.

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As the relentless Arizona heat gives way to our version of fall, we look ahead to the holidays. For a child is there any...

Superstition Farm

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The hint of Fall is in the air and, thanks to the cooler weather, I can’t wait to do all of the fun outdoor...

Happy Birthday to Mommy! …And this year, I’m enjoying it...

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This week is my birthday and I will be celebrating the milestone achievement of turning…drum roll, please… Thirty-two! Yeah, I know, kinda anti-climactic! Yep, birthdays have gotten...

Love’n The Kitchen

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Do you ever watch cooking shows and wish you could be in that kitchen to taste and experience the food that the Chef is...

Local Business Spotlight | Kid to Kid

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Sometimes I sit here at my computer wondering what to write about for my bimonthly SMB post and I think, "nah, that's too obvious...