Monthly Archives: December 2015

Best Preschool Books – Our family favorites

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One of the hardest things about gift shopping is buying a present for a little one, when you don't have a child around that...

A Parenting Fail Story

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  Hi moms! I’m Ann, the newest Scottsdale Mom’s Blog contributor. If your Christmas season is anything like most, you could use a little humor...

Barre3 Opening {FREE Classes!}

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It is no secret that we L.O.V.E. Barre3 at Scottsdale Moms Blog. It is a barre class that combines the best of yoga, Pilates,...

Strider Balance Bike Review

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I love toys that teach and promote real-life skills and keep my daughter actively engaged, especially in a world that is increasingly saturated with...

Babymoon In Vegas!

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Gone are the days of big lights, late nights, and sexy pool parties...at least for now! My husband and are are expecting our second...

Before Pinterest: 6 Things We Did “Back Then”

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Like millions of people, I love Pinterest. I can get lost for hours reading pin after pin from everything to how to add volume...

Christmas 101: Back to the Basics

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If my doctor cuffed my arm before Turkey Day and then today, on the first day of December, I am confident she would think...

Sunday Meal Planning Series {Christmas Breakfast}

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I love making an indulgent, yummy breakfast for Christmas morning. Christmas music is playing, the kids open all of their presents by 6am and are...

Age Appropriate Chores for All Kids

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"That's too hard, Mom. I can't do it." Is this a familiar response when you ask your kids to fold laundry or set the...

Cupcakes & Crafting

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We recently had a holiday party to thank and celebrate our Scottsdale Moms Blog writers. They are the voices behind our blog and every month...

20 Awesome Gift Ideas Under $20

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If you are like me, you have a laundry list of people to buy for, but are trying to avoid breaking the bank. Buying an awesome...

Living in the Present this Holiday Season

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Living in the present can be an elusive goal. Every year, around this time, I begin reflecting on the year that was, and thinking of what...

Hugs for Huggies: “The Huggies Campaign” {Sponsored Post}

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Huggies generously offered one SMB Contributor some coveted Little Snugglers as a swap for an honest review. So easy!!! Let us tell you why they're the best!

Tax Credit Donations Support Local Kids & Families

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It’s hard to believe that 2015 is about to come to a close. Before we watch the ball drop on New Year’s Eve, consider...

If A Mom Had A Resume

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Back when I was fresh out of college, I worked as a recruiter and looked a resumes all day long. I saw some fairly...

Simplifying Christmas with The Gift of Four

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If you’re looking for a way to simplify Christmas gifts, the “Gift of Four” method of giving may be for you and your family!...

Take a Break this Holiday Season

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My marriage finally hit rock bottom the Monday morning after Thanksgiving 2012. My husband chose that day to tell me that he no longer...

The Do’s and Don’ts of Holiday Hosting 

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I think it’s safe to say that the thought of hosting a few dozen people could send most people into a full-on anxiety attack....

“Holiday Spirit”: Your Holiday Lights BFF

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Local, friendly, honest and affordable: "Holiday Spirit" is an easy recommendation for your holiday light install and take-down! Who doesn't love supporting a great, local company in the name of holiday fun?!

Kids Imaginative Dinosaur Figures {REVIEW}

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There is nothing more popular at our house than dinosaur figures. My kids were so excited to receive this set of dinosaur figures from...

Join us for a ZOO WALK!

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For our December play date we are going to meet at the Phoenix Zoo and do a fun Zoo Walk!  Date: Thursday, December 10 Time: Meet...

SMB Holiday Gift Guide {Dads….what to get, where to go}

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Buying holiday presents for our husbands and fathers can be one of the trickiest gifts to buy. We found that electronics is the most coveted gift...

SMB Holiday Gift Guide {Hostess Gifts}

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All this week we have been featuring the best gifts! Holiday shopping can be stressful and we want to share our favorite gifts for...

SMB Holiday Gift Guide {Perfect for Mom}

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  Featured Gift:  The DryBar What mom doesn't love being pampered? Gift Mom a beautiful look from one of The DryBar's amazing stylists, whether she likes...