Monthly Archives: May 2010
Ideas for Buying Baby Shower Gifts
This past weekend Steph and I headed over to Moonbeams (at The Shops at Gainey Village) to find out what some of the most popular baby...
Babysitting Poll
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Steph vs Joy: Meal Planning
{Steph} Oh goodie, goodie, goodie, goodie! I love everything about feeding my family. I know... it might sound weird but one of my favorite...
Ideas for Summer from Raising Arizona Kids Magazine Community
That sigh of relief that follows the kids finally being out of schools and your schedule being just a bit less frantic, only seems...
Volunteering with Young Children
Five Steps for Giving Back With Your Young Children
Unfortunately for many of us, volunteering is like dieting. You really want to do it,...
MomSense: At the Phoenix Zoo
mom·sen·se (mɒm sens) noun 1. practical motherly intelligence that is sensible or reasonable 2. a mother’s mental discernment, realization, or recognition – She has momsense. OR She...
Embryo Adoption Story
"...Children of life are we, as we stand with our lives uncarved before us, waiting the hour when, at God's command, Our life-dream shall...
Choosing the right Car Seat
Confused about which car seat to buy? I know I was! Just taking a walk through the car seat and stroller aisle at Buy,...
Steph vs. Joy: Cleaning the Kitchen
(Joy:) My inspiration for this weeks S vs. J episode came from my garbage disposal.
I have a knack for, shall we say, "over-exerting," my...
MomSense: Love and Logic with Twins
Whenever I meet someone with twins, I immediately feel as if I'm speaking to a superhuman. I can hardly imagine juggling two little beans...
Volunteering with the Elderly
Just about two months ago, Reagan and I started volunteering together. You may think that 8 months old is too young to start volunteering,...
Candid Motherhood: Walmart at Midnight
There are days that we block out of our memory. I’m not sure whether it’s by God’s grace that we forget, or whether trauma...
Meet a Girlfriend for COFFEE (or tea)
Hey there Scottsdale! We just wanted to let you know that we are still friends after our little "Steph vs. Joy" battle! (Isn't it wonderful...
Steph vs. Joy – Baby Essentials List
Today we're so excited to be starting a brand-spankin' NEW SERIES on SMB - Steph vs. Joy. We're going to take a little break...
MomSense: Struggles with Attachment in Adoption
mom·sen·se (mɒm sens) noun 1. practical motherly intelligence that is sensible or reasonable 2. a mother’s mental discernment, realization, or recognition – She has momsense. OR She...
Resource Highlight: Bountiful Baskets
Anyone who tries to eat healthy knows the frustration of having to pay more for fresh, good-for-you food. Therefore, I'm always super excited when...
Pregnancy Fashion with Jenny
Pregnancy Fashion. Oxymoron? No!!!! I know all you pretty ladies feel like maternity shopping, or post-maternity shopping, means that for the next year you’re...
Spring Dresses in the Shade
I watch both Reagan and Nora on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I've figured out how to wrangle them for small outings like this one. I...
Bloggy Boot Camp & Moms Night Out
It's been quite the week for these SMB ladies! I just can't get enough of how many awesome things there are to do...
Friday Date Night: Special Occasions – Trader Vic’s
We're back for the final week of Friday Date Night, Special Occasions edition. If you didn't get a chance to see the past 2...
Free kids’ vaccines TODAY
Just came across this great opportunity in the AZ Republic...
A free immunization clinic for children 6 weeks to 18 years old will be given...
Arizona Mortgage Mom
I want to thank Steph and Joy for allowing me the privilege to be a guest blogger today.
Although I would love to talk to you...
MomSense: Foster Care Families
mom·sen·se (mɒm sens) noun 1. practical motherly intelligence that is sensible or reasonable 2. a mother’s mental discernment, realization, or recognition – She has momsense. OR She used...
Candid Motherhood…Honest Humor from a Mom Who’s Been There
Do you Promise to tell the Tooth the Whole Tooth and Nothing but the Tooth?
My 5 year old daughter lost a tooth. She wiggled...
SMB on Twitter
This weekend we took a little mommy-vacay and spent a day at Bloggy Boot Camp. Yes - you heard that right. We went to...