Monthly Archives: September 2014

Christ Church School is a private preschool and elementary school (16 months through 4th Grade) located in Paradise Valley that focuses on a personalized...

School mornings are hectic in my household. As soon as the alarm hits, my feet touch the ground and I begin the task of...

Many thanks to our fabulous guest blogger Mika Perry for sharing her helpful tips for closet organization with the moms of Scottsdale! Read more...

We've been back at school for a month now... and if your's anything like me, the school work is starting to pile up! So...

Not sure if you guys have noticed, but we live in something of a digital age. I, more than most, retain an affinity for the...

It's the most wonderful time of the year... well, almost! Actually, I have that holiday song in my head because I am so excited to...

It's hot. OK, it's more than hot. It's been hot for what is feeling like 6 years but realistically is 6 months. I pretty...

Get your sweat on! Who knew that a class based on holds and tiny movements would leave me with my legs quaking and towel...

You always hear that babies don’t come with manuals. But bookstores continue to house shelves of "How To Books" on childrearing. When I had a...

Fall break is right around the corner (how is that possible, it feels like we just started back to school?!). Many of us working moms...

Your kids are always watching you and always learning from you! Here's a list of five real-life-things your kids should see you do {spoiler...

Is your child struggling to learn to read?  Struggling in school? Has your child been diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, Autistic Spectrum disorder, or any learning...

School has started and fall is in the air. For me, this means harvest time and my daughter's birthday. Nothing makes me more excited than planning for...

**Note: this is NOT a sponsored post...it's just an AWESOME idea that should be shared with other mommies! When I was a kid, for some...

To my dear babysitter, I'm really going to miss you. You may not realize this, but it is pretty special that I trust you with...

The following information is sponsored by DripDrop Hydration Solution.  It may be the beginnings of fall around the rest of the country but, in Arizona,...

Do you ever find yourself in a yelling rut when disciplining your kids? I know, I do. During my first daughter’s (I have three daughters now...

We at SMB are excited about a new little feature we’ve added to the blog!  In addition to our regular lineup of awesome Scottsdale Mom contributors,...

I know it still feels like summer out there, but the truth is, the holiday season is approaching fast and we have little time...

As someone who grew up in Ohio, I have had share of my rainy days. Though a monsoon may cause more chaos for the...

Sponsored post from the Sanctuary Resort & Spa located in Paradise Valley. Holy Geez! Have you been to the Sanctuary Resort and Spa? It is...

While we're tempted to say, "Enjoy your day off!", we know that moms never really get a day off! So instead we just hope you enjoy...

I have a confession to make. I am not the best driver. First of all, I own a minivan. It is huge. There are blind...