Monthly Archives: October 2014

The Can’t-Miss Tooth Fairy App for your Toothless Children

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I don't know where I saw it, but I remembered the image of the sleeping child with a superimposed "fairy" fluttering around on the...

The Secret Ingredient to Less Discipline and More Cooperation

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Peter’s Story One, two, three, jump! Peter’s mom yells, “Peter, stop jumping on the couch!” Of course, Peter is having way too much fun and continues jumping...

How to Drive Alpha Moms Crazy

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Definition of an Alpha Mom: Develops when an 'A' type personality has toddlers. Intimidating in Mommy circles; makes other moms feel inferior because of...

Contributor Corner: Favorite Outdoor Spot for the Fall

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For this month's "Contributor Corner" question, we are asking our contributors: where is your favorite place to enjoy this cooler fall weather outdoors? Schnepf Farms!...

Local Architectural Sights to See This Fall

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This cooler weather has me singing a new song! The temperature has dropped and given us just enough relief to spend a few hours...

5 MUST HAVE baby items (that you probably have not heard...

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My brother and his wife are expecting twins any day now. As my family impatiently waits for the second set of twins to be...

Easy Baking: My Favorite Pumpkin Recipes {Recipes}

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As the weather cools off in Arizona, the oven starts warming up. This is the time of year to crack open your favorite recipe...

8 Tips to Balance Motherhood and Friendship

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Remember those Friday and Saturday nights when you hung out with your girlfriends? After motherhood, those nights are often consumed with finishing work deadlines, making...

My Quirky Halloween Tradition ….and No it’s not from Pottery Barn...

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So as a soccer and dance mom, you might find it a bit random and unexpected for me to have this quirky Halloween tradition...

7 No Carve Pumpkin Crafts {Halloween Week TBT from SMB}

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Hello again, editor Sara here. We had too many good Halloween posts from our archives to let a Throwback Thursday go with just one...

Three Easy Halloween Crafts {Halloween Week TBT from SMB}

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Hi ladies! It's Sara, managing editor here at SMB. We didn't want you to miss this perfect Halloween Week gem from our archives, courtesy...

7 Local Moms to Follow on Pinterest for Holiday Inspiration {Halloween...

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 It’s October, and while it may not feel like it here in Phoenix, the holiday season is upon us. (I know, I can’t believe it either!) Before...

DIY Halloween Decorations, using your empty wine bottles {Halloween Week}

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Raise your hand if you feel bad throwing away the countless wine bottles you go through in a week? Ok, maybe everyone doesn't go...

One Day of Fake Fall in Phoenix

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The calendar tells me that fall is in full swing, and yet, as a Phoenix newbie, it's rather hard to believe. There are no changing leaves,...

Family Fun: How To Make Colored Cloud Dough

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I loved the smooth feel of the fluid kinetic sand that is supposed to more soothing and mess-free than regular sand, but looking at...

4 Favorite Fall Activities to Make the Most of this Season

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In our corner of the country, sweaters and jeans, crisp air, and the crunch of fallen leaves do not abound. But, there are still...

Paradise Bakery supports a great cause {GIVEAWAY}

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Paradise Bakery & Cafe is joining the fight against breast cancer this year by baking Pink Ribbon Bagels® throughout the month of October. On October...

Do You Know What To Wear for Family Photos?

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Doesn't being out in 110+ degree heat with a fabulous frock on, a face full of make up, high heels and husbands/kids just sound...

Tips you MUST READ to be prepared for an emergency!

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Last January, I was startled to hear screaming coming from my girls bedroom. It was that scream that every mother dreads, the “something really...

How to Support Your Divorced Mom Friends

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I was recently talking to one of my divorced mom friends about her first year of being seperated and what really helped her get through...

Simple Flashlight Games to help Emerging Readers {Fun Ideas from a...

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October is a Time to Refresh the Page! September has passed.  Kids are back in school and nestled into their routines. Just like a computer,...