Monthly Archives: May 2012

Archives Week! My Favorite Post of Noelle’s

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It's Archives Week here at SMB, and this morning I'm featuring my favorite post of Noelle's. You can read all her posts here. Often when...

Archives Week! My Favorite Post of Angela’s

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It's Archives Week here at SMB and I was asked to comb through Angela's past posts and pick my favorite. I had to narrow it...

CHI Au Pair USA: Loving & Affordable Child Care from Around...

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This post is sponsored by CHI Au Pair, USA. If you are looking at child care options, hosting an au pair can be an...

Archives Week! My Favorite Post of Tracy’s

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It's Archives Week here at SMB, and this morning I'm featuring my favorite post of Tracy's. You can read all her posts here. I choose...

Archives Week! My Favorite Post of Kirsten’s

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It's Archives Week here at SMB, and this morning I'm featuring my favorite post of Kirsten's. You can read all her posts here. I had...

Better Eat your Brussels Sprouts!

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I have a new obsession in the food department right now: Brussels Sprouts. They are kind of a trendy vegetable in that they are...

Adult Dehydration: What You Should Know

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Unless you are new to the Sonoran Desert, you are well acquainted with dehydration. As Momma Bears we are super protective of our babies....

Mommy Quick Tips | 5 Favorite Summer Day Activities for Around...

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Whoa - it got HOT. Every summer spring the 100+ degree days seem to sneak up on me. Don't get me wrong, I love...

Top 5 Birthday Party Decoration Ideas

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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...

Summer Decorating

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Now that the heat is upon us, it's time to bring summer indoors. We break out the toys that have been stored away while...

Dinner with the Family in Phoenix | Red Lobster

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I want to send out a big thank you to the Red Lobster on Cactus Road by Paradise Valley Mall. They sent me a...

Experiencing Scottsdale From an Outsider’s Perspective

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What a busy, adventurous, and just plain old fun week I’ve had with my children! Here’s a little of sampling of some of the...

A New SMB Baby! Announcing Braylen Boots Lentine

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So we're a blog for moms. Written by moms. About moms. For moms. You see where we're going with this, right? One of the best...

An Interview with My Own Working Mom

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Definition of multi-task:  the concurrent performance of several jobs by one person; the performance of multiple tasks at one time. If you would like to...

Contributor Corner | Mom, We Get It Now

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Hey! Are you new around here? Sometimes we ask our lovely contributors to weigh in on a question. It's fun - you should try...

The Belly Diaries | 24 weeks {and a diaper bag for...

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  Welcome to The Belly Diaries! We’re following pregnant mama Lindsey as she navigates pregnancy #2. If you’re just tuning in, you can read previous posts by...

Cirque du Soleil is coming to Phoenix!

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KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil is hitting Phoenix on June 8, and you can save 25% on tickets and make this Mother's Day more...

A Mother’s Day Gift I Give Myself

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In anticipation of Mother's Day on Sunday I have been asked some sweet questions by my inquisitive kiddos about what I would like for...

Unrealistic Expectations

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I once heard a wise teacher say in passing that parents often have ridiculous expectations on their children. He said he sees them yelling...

Mommy Quick Tips | Favorite Kitchen Gadgets

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Cooking.  To be honest I have a love/hate relationship with it.  Meal planning - boo, fresh homemade delicious meal - yay!  Cooking when kids...

A Tale of Two Makeovers | Rolf’s Salon & Spa

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Recently Sarah and I each got to experience a "mommy makeover" courtesy of Rolf's Salon. Scottsdale Moms Blog readers can expect to hear more...

Chalk It Up: 3 Ways to Use Chalkboard Paint

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  If I had to pick a go to item in my craft closet, it would be chalkboard paint. It's fast. It's fun. And it...

Ideas for End of School Year Teacher Gifts

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The end of the school year is right around the corner (small tear rolls down my cheek), and it is about time that I...

Phoenix / Scottsdale Swim Lessons | Kim Courtney Swim School

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I hate to even mention the "d" word but I'm going to. Drowning and the need to be able to swim is a very...

For my fellow busy moms: Could time ever be on OUR...

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Money can’t buy you love. Yes, of course we all know that. But to pose a question that is probably more important to a...

5 Ways to Document Your Pregnancy

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Here I am, 37 weeks pregnant, and feel like I have no brain left! This baby has sucked all my memory and intelligence in...