Monthly Archives: June 2014

If you have spent any time house shopping in Scottsdale and Phoenix, you will notice that outdated homes are in abundance here. Last year,...

For our family, the weekend usually brings an array of BBQs, play dates, and errands.  All of which involve CAR RIDES!   Less than a...

It’s the end of June SMB friends--I think we all can agree our Scottsdale summer is in full swing. From the desolate outdoor shopping...

A  few weeks ago, completely out of nowhere, my 3 year old son burst into tears. It was that part-tantrum/ part-sadness kind of meltdown...

Sponsored post provided by Papa Murphy's Pizza. The Scottsdale Moms Blog contributors and families celebrated together at a summer party last week. We had a blast,...

It seems like on the internet, you can find a list of almost anything... What not to ask a parent of a special needs child. What...

 We at SMB are excited to announce a new little feature we’re adding to the blog!  In addition to our regular lineup of awesome...

The sun announces its arrival a little too early. Although the blinds are shut, there is enough light to allow several rays of morning sun...

I'm sending a major thanks to the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa, who provided me and my family a two night stay, meals at...

1)     Your grocery runs are exciting! You have a shopping list with the following items: a) black fish-net hose b) red lipstick c)...

Here in the Valley of the Sun, weddings between June and September are practically obsolete.  Bottom line, it's just too darn hot. Even if the...

Next month, homes and business all over the country will be covered in red, white, & blue decor to celebrate July 4th. But  we as...

For this month's "Contributor Corner" question, we're bringing in the husbands and asking them... Honey, What do you really want for Father's Day? "The perfect...

We have a pool. If you don’t have a pool, then I know what you’re thinking: I’m lucky. I have a fun activity that’s perfect in...

Note: Brio Tuscan Grille at the Scottsdale Quarter will be the next venue for our Mom's Night Out Event. Tickets will be available at...

Hi mamas! This post about maternity leave on a budget is so timely for summertime in the Valley, and since we recently met a...

There was a season in my life where being busy seemed to define me.   My husband and I had built our family life in...

Ah, summer...  Here in Arizona, it's the magical time of year when we who so shamelessly boasted about our wintertime awesomeness Zip-A-Lip and hunker...

This post is sponsored by Fit.  This exercise portal bundles boutique fitness classes at studios across the Valley. You can try spin, Pilates, yoga, interval, barre, or meditation....

Maya Angelou, an inspirational poet, writer, activist, and speaker, died last month but has left many words of wisdom in her wake.  Here are...