Monthly Archives: November 2012

SMB Contributor Pregnancy Update {with maternity pics by Anna Hollister!}

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Anna Hollister Photography maternity Sarah
On Tuesday we showed you the two most darling newborn in all of Scottsdale - Auggie and Anna Drew, as photographed by Anna Hollister...

A day in the life of a mom

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Bzzzz Bzzzz Bzzzz. It's 6:00 am, time to get up. No, snooze. I can sleep another 9 minutes. By 6:27 I can finally peel my...

Two New SMB Babies {and darling newborn photography by Anna Hollister}

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Remember how FIVE of us were pregnant? Last month, two Scottsdale Moms Blog contributors gave birth to perfect wee babes, and we are so...

Dr. Feelgood (or “How I Learned to Stop Worrying & Love...

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I had my first baby in my early 20s. I was starry-eyed, a bit naive and the ultimate optimist (oh, and strong-willed and opinionated...)...

What I’m making with my Thanksgiving leftovers today

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Greetings on this fine turkey hangover day! I truly hope that your day yesterday was filled with happy memories, love from family both near...

Why I Won’t Be Heading Out to the Stores This Black...

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Image courtesy of renjith krishnan/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net I know that sounds contrary to the deal-hunting bargainista in me, but the truth is that I prefer to...

Grieving Through A Miscarriage

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November is always an exciting month for me. Not only is it Thanksgiving, but my husband AND my oldest son both have birthdays this...

Three Ways to Make Your Home Musical

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This post is sponsored and written by Cajons.com. For more musical inspiration, visit their website. Enjoy! Whether you're a seasoned musician or someone who couldn't carry a...

5 Must-Haves for Your Teething Baby

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I know every child is different in terms of how they handle teething, or really, how they handle any situation, but man, teething sucks! My...

Three Simple Ways To Make Thanksgiving Profound

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If you're like me, your list of fun ideas to make this holiday season memorable may be longer than you can actually possibly do....

Shop Local AND Handmade! Your Guide to Phoenix-Area Crafters & Etsy...

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Local Phoenix Shops, Scottsdale, Etsy, Holiday shopping
There are some amazing local moms in our community that make the most amazing handmade items. As we approach this holiday season, what better...

Unruly Hair, Lots of Tears, & My New Life Changing Solution

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With three daughters, I spend a big chunk of every morning trying to brush out slept on, messy hair. I have one child who...

A Month of Thanks | Engaging the family in a daily...

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I love that November has turned into a "month of thanks" on Facebook.  I have many friends who are participating in posting a status...

Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With String | How to host...

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Who doesn’t need more reasons to get together when you have amazing girlfriends you don’t see enough because of  _______________  (fill in blank with:...

The Holidays are Coming…Ready, Set, SWAP!!!

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It’s mid-November, ladies.  Mid.  November.  Um, how did this happen?  Where did 2012 go? The holiday season is upon us, and here at Casa...

7 Reasons to Buy a Pre-cooked Thanksgiving Turkey

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I admit it. For the last five years, I have hosted Thanksgiving four out of five times. I have purchased a pre-cooked Thanksgiving turkey each...

Baby Diaries | Oscar is (Almost) Two Months Old!

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If you’re just tuning in, Lindsey is a mama of two boys who chronicled her second pregnancy monthly as part of The Belly Diaries series....

When the Holidays Hurt

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Whether we want to admit it or not the holidays are here! Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away and Christmas is all around...

Insception iPregnancy Checklist App: Let the Phone Do the Planning

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pregnant belly
This post is sponsored by the Insception iPregnancy App. More information available here. Pregnancy is an event of its own kind in life, an event...

Gender Differences…is it nature or nurture?

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For years, I have only had girls. Three little girls right in a row. They are on top of each other just a little...

A New Way To Celebrate Your Wedding Anniversary

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My husband Jason and I just passed our NINE YEAR anniversary. For some of you, that might not be so long. For others, it's...

Mommy SOS | Running a half-marathon & breastfeeding…do the two go...

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January 20th, 2012: a day I have been looking forward to and dreading at the same time! That is when the PF Changs Half...

Your Pre-Holiday Links Roundup: Traditions, Crafts, Things to Do & More!

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holiday crafts DIY traditions things to do
Halloween is behind us. November is here (and so are the red holiday Starbucks cups!). I'm feeling the urge to get organized for the holiday season! If...

Could a new car seat be a safer move for your...

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Guilty! Yes, I’m guilty. I did it! The day my son turned one, I went ahead and flipped his car-seat to face him forward. Now,...

Favorite Etsy Finds | Birthday Parties, Gifts and More!

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One of my shopping addictions is Etsy! I love Etsy and shop a ton on there during the holidays and birthdays, because you can find some...

Spending Time Together | A Plan to Focus on Each Child

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A couple of months ago, Kirsten had this great post about how she was working on spending "special time" with her children before the...