Monthly Archives: May 2013
Nuna’s Zaaz High Chair = Smart Design
This post is sponsored by Nuna.
We have our next indoor play date on June 7th and we are more than excited to have the...
Are You a Married Single Mom?
First Lady Michelle Obama recently made a slip up on a TV interview and called herself a "busy single mother".
She quickly made the correction and said...
A note to my pre-child self
To my pre-child self:
Well, hello there skinny.
I know that you are wishing that you could lose those three pounds you gained over Christmas, but...
Potty Training 101 Recap | KidsPark Scottsdale
A big thank you to all the moms we met at our Potty Training 101 class last Sunday! We truly hope that you enjoyed...
Scrapbooks for Father’s Day
Father's Day is fast approaching. Have you found something special to give the dads and grandpas in your life? Recently, we made photo books...
5 Favorite Things for Summer Travel with Kids
If you read my last post then you'll know that summer, in my opinion, is here. Another reason why I think summer is here...
The Most Interesting Mom in the World
It was late October and still 104 degrees outside. I walked through the aisles of my local Fry's Marketplace, pushing one of those...
Top Vacation Rental Websites for Families
Since having children, our travel accommodation preference has changed drastically. Gone are the days of booking one nice hotel room and scouting airfare deals...
The End to a Beautiful Decade – Turning 30!
This post is sponsored by North Italian Farmhouse in Arcadia, a Fox Concept Restaurant.
So I just turned 30 and it was kind of a...
On Being a Mom for a Year
First off, where's my reward?
Juusstt kidding! Its really my hubby who deserves a reward for handeling me with love and grace in those first...
Mommy Quick Tips | 3 Ways to Blackout Your Childs Room
It’s already May, which means that in my book, summer is here. While some may measure this by the temperature outside or by the...
Dating your kids: How we use one-on-one time to stay connected...
I don't feel like I have a big family. I find myself answering the question, 'how many children do you have?' with "just 5."...
Do you suck your baby’s pacifier? Good move, mom!
I will never forget the day when my daughter was about 8 months old and her pacifier dropped on the floor and my mother-in-law...
Mom’s Night Out Arizona at La Maison | Recap & PHOTOS!
It was so much fun to see so many lovely faces at Mom's Night Out last week!
We couldn't do these events without the amazing...
Lost Library Books – A Problem with a Solution
We have a lost library book problem at my house. My twins read about 20 books a month between the two of them. Their...
Potty Training 101
Join us on May 19th from 10:30 to Noon at KidsPark for some Potty Training 101. Brie Hall B.S., Child Development Specialist, will be...
A Scottsdale Mom’s Guide to Pregnancy: Everything You Needed To Know...
Pregnancy Resource
Well sweet SMB friends, I don’t think I’ve officially-officially posted it on here yet, but I’m happy to announce I’m pregnant with baby...
Mom-O-Rama | Celebrate Yourself at Whole Foods
Whole Foods Scottsdale treated members of the SMB team to lunch this week and is generously sponsoring this post. Read on for information about...
Organized Family | 7 Ways to Manage Your Family Calendar Online
Maybe you keep a fancy wall calendar in the kitchen with every family members’ important dates: work/charity meetings, husband's travel dates, kids doctor appointments,...
PVMOM Spring Sale | Anything & Everything for Kids at Great...
Mark your calendars for the PVMOM Spring Sale coming up this Saturday on May 4th, 2013. There will be thousands of items for sale...
Top 3 Tips for Styling Your Family Photo Shoot
Getting your family ready for any type of outing, event, or family get together can be hectic enough. Planning for a family photo shoot...