Monthly Archives: March 2011

Our wonderful Arizona summers are right around the corner and that means fewer hours will be spent outdoors and crank the AC girlfriend because...

Oh my goodness, why is it so hard to force a group of people to do exactly what you want, when you want them...

We've heard such awesome feedback from so many moms about our first Belly Diaries Mama, Brittany, that we thought why not have  a Part...

This month we have been talking about The Great Outdoors, and another awesome thing about getting outside is the health benefits!  I know that...

I'd like to think I'm a decent mother. Definitely not perfect, but I love my kids like crazy and hope that this fact alone...

At SMB we want to bring you information and inspiration from around the Valley and beyond. Here are some clickworthy links from around the...

I have mentioned before that we have a weekly tradition of pizza and a movie night in our household.  It is something we all...

This past week, my children and I ventured out to the Sea Life Arizona Aquarium. I don't know about you, but my kids are...

I don't know about you ladies, but I LOVE the AZ Science Center. Every time a new exhibit comes in I'm eager to find...

Duh, duh, duh.. I fully realize I'm treading in some murky waters with this post but I just couldn't NOT post about one of my...

Spring is upon us. The weather is becoming nicer, and here in Arizona it is absolutely beautiful! It is this time a year that...

Reagan and I enrolled in the Parent/Child swim class at McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatics Center this past month.  And... it. was. AWESOME!!!  First off, I...

About six weeks into maternity leave with my firstborn, I decided to return to work part-time instead of full-time as we had planned. I...

There are 6 words that have the utter potential to rattle a mama of a preschooler to her very core. "Mommy, I have to go...

Did those words just make you sit up a little straighter in your chair? Does the thought of going out to eat (and hence,...

For me, being pregnant for the second time was a different kind of excitement. It was a confident sense of excitement. I’ve done all...

We all LOVE where we live, right?! Big city, great people, lots to do, continuous sunshine- what's missing? For me, not much but for...

We're back with another ARIZONA MOMS NIGHT OUT!!! Here's your chance to leave the kids with a sitter (or their dad) and get out with a group of Phoenix...

If you're like me, every spring you have grand ideas about planting a garden.  The weather in Scottsdale has been beyond beautiful and I...

 I really love my husband and I am kind of in a love gush about him right now.  Now before you go and click...

Graeter’s Ice Cream was a little cup of heaven, one spoonful at a time. Friday afternoon amidst the children running rampant and my child...

As an adoptive mom, often I am asked about the reason for the costs in adoption.  The fees for a private, domestic or international...

When I first stepped foot inside BuyBuyBaby to register I felt like I was being consumed by a tidal wave of baby gear...maybe you...

I always look forward to our Zoo Walk with the Moms Group. Maybe it’s because my little guy & I are both entertained at...

You know that point in an Arizona summer when you’ve just about had it? When the kids stand with their faces pressed against the...

We are excited to announce the addition of seven ladies to the Scottsdale Moms Blog team. We know that you will love what they have to...

If you’re new and just stopping in… welcome!  We’re so glad you have found Scottsdale Moms Blog! Be sure to sign up for...

“Mom! Mom, do you like Justin Beaver?” (not a typo) “Mom, EVERYONE at school has seen Gnomeo & Juliet and they said it is SO...

I am so excited to share about the SCC with all of you Mamas out there. The Scottsdale Cooking Club has officially commenced! We...

It seems everyone is on the baby train- the second baby train that is. As a new mother to two wonderful little children (both...