Monthly Archives: May 2011
Friday Date Night | Fuego Tacos
For those who have read my Friday Date Night posts in the past, you know that I'm always on the look-out for a new eatery to...
Adoption in Arizona
Adoption can seem incredibly overwhelming to couples just starting the process, and we were in the same boat when we decided to adopt! There...
Clickworthy | May 28 2011
At SMB we want to bring you information and inspiration from around the Valley and beyond. Here are some clickworthy links from around the...
Summer Scheduling and other Sanity Savers
I confess that I am writing this article at the eleventh hour in order to get it in on time. Ahh that felt good. ...
Welcome Baby Elsie
Please help all of us on the Scottsdale Moms Blog team welcome the newest {baby} addition…
Elsie Grace Flies!!!
Elsie Grace Flies was born May...
Being a Working Mom (Part 2) | You Are Not A...
This is Part 2 of our series on Being a Working Mom. If you missed Part 1, check it out here.
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How common is it...
Trust Your Instincts.
With the exception of politics I cannot think of another more polarizing topic than parenting. We are divided on so many issues. I am...
SMB Photo Challenge | Cuddly
It’s photo challenge time! Our first challenge posted a couple weeks ago was GRASS. For those of you who are following along, we would...
Belly Diaries (Part II) | 22 weeks | My Pregnancy Unplugged
We’re back with SMB’s Belly Diaries guest vlogger, Michelle, and her 22 week update!
If you missed her 16 week video update and her 19 week...
Bountiful Baskets | Farm fresh produce in Scottsdale
Spring is here and I have grilling on the brain. Maybe that's because spring in Arizona feels like summer everywhere else. The weather is...
Mommy Fashion
I'm always inspired by the fashion shows in NY. I love design (and clothes, frankly). One show from the Spring 2011 shows that got...
Steph’s DOs and DON’Ts of Pregnancy #2
As I'm nearing the end of Pregnancy #2 I've recently forced myself to really consider what I've learned (and even NOT learned) during this...
The “Art” of Giving {Handmade}
I have to admit before you keep reading, that I have historically been a terrible gift giver. It has nothing to do with not...
A Non-Photographer’s Guide to Organizing Digital Photos
Have you noticed that the hip mama accessory these days is a big fancy (I think they call them SLR?) camera? Photography is a...
Clickworthy | May 14 2011
At SMB we want to bring you information and inspiration from around the Valley and beyond. Here are some clickworthy links from around the...
TRANSITIONS | A Big Picture Perspective
What do you get when several moms with different perspectives weigh in on the same topic? A great conversation!
This post is part of our...
TRANSITIONS | Adding a Newborn
What do you get when several moms with different perspectives weigh in on the same topic? A great conversation!
This post is part of our...
Harmony Hub {Class #1} UPDATE
Alright, first and most importantly I MUST say a HUGE thank you to Sara B from Harmony Hub for inviting our SMB Playgroup to...
BABY DIARIES | 5 Months- My 5 Favorite Baby Items
As a new mom, one of the most overwhelming things is all of the baby STUFF. Let's be honest, the day before your first...
Tips for having a Natural Delivery in a Phoenix Hospital
This photo was taken moments after Elliot was born. I snuggled him like this for the first two hours of his life....
Welcome Baby Elliot
In case you didn't hear... we kindof have some big news to report!
Please help all of us on the Scottsdale Moms Blog team welcome...
TRANSITIONS | Becoming A Party Of Four
What do you get when several moms with different perspectives weigh in on the same topic? A great conversation!
This post is part of our...
Clickworthy | May 7 2011
At SMB we want to bring you information and inspiration from around the Valley and beyond. Here are some clickworthy links from around the...
Launch of First Sister Site | Dallas Moms Blog
The Scottsdale Moms Blog team is proud to announce the launch of our very first sister site - Dallas Moms Blog!!! (imagine us doing...
Scottsdale Cooking Club | Favorite Cookbook Recipe!
Hello everyone! So nice to be back again! We had a wonderful time at Cooking Club last week. Unfortunately we were missing a lot...
The Magic of Fairy Tales
I was at a parent night on elementary curriculum recently and the principal was giving us a brief rundown of the literature our kids...
TRANSITIONS | Parting with the Pacifier
What do you get when several moms with different perspectives weigh in on the same topic? A great conversation!
This post is part of our...
Harmony Hub SMB Playgroup Classes
Looking for a fun (indoor) activity to do with your little one’s during the day? Aren’t we all?!!!
Well you’ll want to be sure...
TRANSITIONS | My Unofficial & Unscientific Potty Training Case Study
What do you get when several moms with different perspectives weigh in on the same topic? A great conversation!
This post is part of our...
Things to do in Scottsdale with the Kids – Favorite Spots
Five years ago when the OBGYN said it’s twins and then proceeded to tell me and my husband about PVMOM, a local multiples club,...