Monthly Archives: January 2015

Best Birthday Party Locations in Scottsdale & Phoenix

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This is an updated version of a post I wrote a couple of years ago for Scottsdale Moms Blog. Some information previously written has...

Top 10 Fun Things To Do With Kids In Scottsdale &...

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This post was originally run a year ago but the fun things remain the same - especially for all of our visitors in town...

Who WOULDN’T Want Help During Childbirth?

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When I first heard about the world of doulas, I was blown away. Who knew that there were people out there who offer emotional support,...

Our Favorite Date Night Locations {Contributor Corner}

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We asked our fabulous contributors about their favorite places to go out on a date night with their partner.  Here are some ideas and...

These 5 Meal Prep Steps = Smooth Week Ahead

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So, you're loving the Scottsdale Moms Blog Sunday Meal Planning Series, are you? Take those recipes and combine them with our local expert organizer's...

Do You Really Know What Re-Energizes Your Child’s Brain?

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Have you noticed your child’s attention to schoolwork is sluggish? Do they get antsy if they have to sit still for long periods of...

A Game Plan for Super Bowl – With Kids

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It's the Super Bowl. It's in Phoenix. Your cold brew, chicken wings and cheesy apps are calling your name, as is your comfy sofa...

Tips for Bringing Preschoolers to the Theater

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I love the theater! I grew up performing in shows since I was five, and spent all my spare money in college on tickets...

A Can’t-Miss Culinary Event at Macy’s – with celebrity chefs!

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Who wants to join us for a fun upcoming event? We are so excited to tell you about a culinary event at Macy's on Friday,...

Food Photos Make You Drool? 5 Instagram Accounts to Inspire...

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I love food blogs, food pictures and basically anything that gets me motivated to cook and eat! For inspiration and information about a healthy...

Sunday Meal Planning Series {Easy Super Bowl Appetizers}

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Last week, we had a RIDICULOUS set of recipes from the executive chef over at Sanctuary - recipes that would make for a high-class,...

Want To Add More Fun To Your Life? Three Local...

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Are you looking to add more fun and connection to your life - and your family life - this year?  Here are three ideas...

3 Morning Sickness Remedies That Work

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With each of my pregnancies, I faced morning sickness that left me exhausted and vomiting from morning until night. This time, I was diagnosed...

Don’t Miss Out: Best Local Self-Development Courses

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Imagine setting a goal for the year. Think you'll do better pushing through by yourself, or working with someone to guide you, encourage you,...

Reject Resolutions. Here Is What To Do Instead.

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In the past, I’ve written resolutions. By mid-February these goals are lost in the shuffle. For the last few years, I've opted to reject...

Want To Thrive? Do These 5 Things

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Whether you are one to create New Year’s resolutions or not, most of us put some thought into what we want to change, create,...

Best Super Bowl Recipes – from a celebrity chef

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Arizona’s Super Bowl XLIX is right around the corner and die-hard football fans are already in search of the best game day recipes. Executive Chef...

30 Day Push: Your Resolutions Will Tank Without It

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If you are like me in planning, I'm sure you have been thinking about your New Year's Resolutions. As mothers, we are natural planners,...

Lemons, Lemons, Everywhere | Five Unique Ideas for All That Citrus

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Is your tree overflowing with lemons?  We are revisiting a post from 2012 with five unique ideas for what to do with all that...

New Year’s Resolutions {of a 2-YEAR-OLD}

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New Year's Resolutions. They aren't just for grown-ups. Ah, a brand new year. A clean slate. Fresh beginnings.  A chance to cast off the old and put...

5 Expert Tips for Decorating After the Holidays

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It's been a whirlwind hasn't it? The crazy busy holiday season has finally come to an end and now your home looks BARE! When I...

My Family Chose My Resolutions, and What They Said Surprised Me

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Every new year, the “resolution” word looms around the corner. Even thinking of the pressure to find the Perfect Resolutions which I then had...

6 Phoenix / Scottsdale Indoor Play Destinations for Preschoolers

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What is with this WEATHER?!  Okay, the freeze may be thawing - and while this article was originally in May 2014 to help us during...

What Are You Most Excited About for 2015 {Contributor Corner}

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 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!  We asked our contributors what they are most excited about for the year ahead. Monika: I'm looking forward to a family trip...