Monthly Archives: March 2015
4 Blissful Mommy-Baby Yoga Poses
Practicing yoga with your baby is a great way to strengthen your muscles, relax your mind with breath control, and promote bonding with your...
Nope. No Way. Not Me. {Not-So-Savory Mommy Moments}
A few years back, there was a blog I followed that did “Not Me Mondays.” Bloggers and Mamas linked up to share their not-so-superhero...
A Few of My Favorite Baby Things {Baby Shower Gifts}
When we registered for our new baby (over two years ago now!), it was pretty overwhelming. There were so many items to choose from...
Best Practices to Cope with the Loss of a Pet
I remember bringing Cooper home, a fluffy bundle, crying softly in my lap. Just eight weeks old and weighing less than a half-gallon of...
New Octopus Exhibit at Sea Life Arizona
Welcome to Octopus Hideout, the newest exhibit at Sea Life Arizona! It just opened this week and the new tanks are sure to thrill your kiddos.
Do...
Christ Church School {Education for the 21st Century}
Are you looking for a new school for your child? Christ Church School is a private preschool and elementary school (16 months through 4th Grade) located in...
Perfectionism 2.0: The Perfect Upgrade
I’ve always been on top of my game… until I had kids. Then the game changed from “do it perfectly” to “get it done.”...
Child Care and Taxes: A Working Mom’s Guide
Editor's Note: We are SO LUCKY to have a CPA join the SMB team! Janet will be our resident expert on all things numbers,...
To Preschool or Not To Preschool? That Is the Question
Recently, my husband and I decided to send our (almost) three year old to preschool. Since I am mostly a stay at home mom,...
Rainbow Loom Bands {sponsored review}
I have a full blown Rainbow Loom ADDICT at my house.
My nine year old daughter is obsessed with all things Rainbow Loom. She watches...
Cilantro-Honey Glazed Tilapia {Recipe}
I am in love with all things cilantro, and this is the season for it! I stopped by The Simple Farm and picked up...
7 Travel Tips for a Spring Break Road Trip
Are you heading out on a family road trip as part of Spring Break? Planning, embracing the unexpected and a healthy dose of humor can...
Top 5 Tips for Tackling Maui With Children
Have you ever been to Maui? How about with small children?
Our first and only trip to Hawaii was about two years ago when Luke...
Six Signs You DESPERATELY Need Spring Break
When your child brings home a piece of paper explaining their latest book report (an historical poem and diorama on Betsy Ross), you shudder...
How To Throw A Magical Harry Potter Birthday Party
I love Harry Potter. I have all the books. I watched all the movies. I anticipated, with the excitement of a child before Christmas...
The Butterfly Wonderland {Playdate Series}
From the Editor: SMB is excited to introduce our PLAYDATE SERIES, where you will get first-hand stories on how playdates go at different locations...
Toy Spring Cleaning: Eco-Friendly Toys from Local Stores
Open the windows, open the doors; it’s time for spring cleaning! Throw out your kid's bruised, abused, and broken toys and replace them with some...
Spring Break in Arizona {what to do here}
If you are a local or you are planning a spring break visit to AZ, there are a ton of great things to do in...