Monthly Archives: September 2015
Tips for Early Detection: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it is an important subject, especially for women. With one in every eight women developing breast cancer,...
Bringing Home Baby: How To Ask For (and Actually Get) The...
I recently gave birth to our third child and our family is over the moon! If you are interested, I have shared our birth...
Grand Opening Event | Urban Wax
Urban Wax is hosting a grand opening event at their newest store at Kierland Village and you are invited!
Join Urban Wax, Mae & Marie...
Football Frenzy {Contributor Corner}
Football season is upon us!
Time to break out the jerseys, load up on snacks, and get your game faces on. We asked our contributors...
Mom’s Morning Out. AKA: Heaven on Thursday.
Oh haaai, friend. Pull up a chair.
La ti da.
That? Oh, nothing. Just the remnants of a cinnamon bun that baby-in-the-tummy and I consumed without...
Entertainment in One Small Pouch: Travel Activity Packs
Our travel activity packs are a staple for long trips.
We have spent a lot of time on airplanes over the last eight years. All...
Food Tips for Busy Moms from a Personal Chef
As a personal chef, I spend a lot of time preparing and serving healthy and delicious gourmet food to my clients. Since time is...
Ahi Mahi: a Fresh Concept
Founded in California, Ahi Mahi brings the coastal fresh fish vibe right to Scottsdale. Ahi Mahi advertises as a “healthy, California-inspired and South East...
{Mamaway Baby Sling} : You want this.
There’s a new baby sling on the market, and it is worthy of review!
Mamaway is really on to something: A high-quality, user-friendly sling that’s of...
Civic Center Library {Playdate Series}
Welcome to our SMB Playdate Series! This series focuses on various locales throughout the city that are enjoyable for a playdate and a writer’s opinion on a particular...
Time to Unwind: Great Books for Moms
I have loved reading my entire life. It is my way to wind down at the end of the day and forget about whatever...
Explore Scottsdale Hiking: Find the Perfect Trail
September is here and you know what that means. . . Fall is in the air. Well, technically fall won't arrive for another month...
Parent Resource: Expect More AZ
Expect More Arizona is an organization that is dedicated to seeing that every child in Arizona has access to world class education, starting in...
The Best of: Language Learning
We all know that the younger our children are the easier it is for them to learn and retain new information. It makes sense...
Restaurant Snapshot {MAD Greens}
Are you looking for a place to eat fast, fresh and healthy?
Then MAD Greens has you covered! This company started in Colorado to help...
Cloth Diapers and Daycare
Searching for anything about cloth diapers online can lead to a crazy amount of articles, but when I was preparing to go back to...
Supporting Education in Arizona
Living in Arizona brings lots of unique opportunities: year-round shorts weather, the ability to get away with a tiny coat closet, and the opportunity...
Say What? What Working Moms and Stay At Home Moms Don’t...
I’m in a somewhat unique position having been both a working mom and a stay at home mom, so I'm very familiar with the stereotypes...
The Business Traveler’s Wife
My husband travels for his job. He genuinely loves his job, and I love that he loves his job. However, our home life isn’t...
Shopping & Champagne {Mom’s Night Out!}
Are you in need of some girl time?
Join us for a Mom's Night Out at Athleta in Kierland Commons this Wednesday night (September 9) for...
Freshly Meals {Healthy Meals Made Easy}
A few weeks ago I had the honor of trying a new, local company called Freshly!
Have you tried it yet? They ship fresh, healthy...
Yo, Momma. Yo Gotta YONANAS!
What?!? That is right, ladies. This one is for you (and the kids, too, I suppose). Meet my new best friend... Yonanas!
It stalked me...
Childcare Options: Pros and Cons
For many moms-to-be, the most pressing question (beyond the great unknown of childbirth!) is how to find the best, most affordable and nurturing childcare...
4 Things that Will Change Your Life {No Joke!}
I love discovering new places to go, things to do and fads to try. It might just be my thing. Once I find something...