Monthly Archives: November 2016

Christmas Bucket List

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One of the Christmas traditions I always look forward to is an Advent calendar filled with chocolate. Sharing this with our daughter during her...

FREE photos with Santa at the Promenade {two dates}

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Santa Claus is coming to Scottsdale early this year! Mark your calendars On Saturday, December 3 and the following Saturday, December 10, the Promenade Shopping Center (located on the...

The Sugar Cookie Recipe you need for the Holidays

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It is my hope that this post will save you time scrolling Pinterest to find a manageable rolled sugar cookie recipe to decorate cookies for...

Char Kitchen + Bar: A New Scottsdale Restaurant

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The family behind my favorite Scottsdale restaurant, Perk Eatery, opened a new restaurant. It is called Char Kitchen + Bar and it is located in...

OdySea Aquarium with Kids

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I'm so excited to tell you all about our newest child friendly local attraction! We don't have a lot of awesome attractions here in...

Think Outside the Gift Box: Gifts of Experiences

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It happens every year, you find yourself stuck on what to get "that person." You know, the one who already has everything? Or maybe...

Shop Local: personalized play tent for toddlers

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No one warns you about all the "stuff" that comes along with having kids. I'm officially out of space. Closets are jam packed. Let’s be...

Shop Local: New Mom & Baby Gear

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There are literally HUNDREDS of items you can add to a baby registry. Just walk into any store and you can see there is...

Shop Local: Favorite Spots for Moms

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I love discovering "small shops" in Phoenix and Scottsdale. We have an awesome local and handmade community with lots of places to score unique finds. I recently...

Shop Local: Furry Friends Edition

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With all the craziness that occurs during the holiday season, we can sometimes forget our fur babies! For us, Andy (our Border Collie mix)...

Dear Family, Why Do the Holidays Have to Be SO HARD?

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Dear Family, Every year, as October is coming to an end and we embark on the lovely month of November, I begin to feel it....

Turkey Burn! Thanksgiving Day Workout Ideas

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I love a good workout on Thanksgiving morning. I fully admit, it makes me feel less guilty when the pies come out of the kitchen,...

Why I Love November in Arizona

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Its November, and finally less the 100º outside in Arizona. This is my favorite time of year, and not just because of all the...

The Season of Sweets! Top 10 local spots for Holiday Pie

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  ‘Tis the season for festive everything. Festive play dates, festive family gatherings, festive decor, festive clothes and of course festive food! Whether you’re hosting...

Holiday Happenings 2016

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The best festivities, parades and so much more in the Scottsdale/Phoenix Valley!

Costco Mom Hour 2016 {Re-Cap}

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Who was able to join us last week for our 2016 #CostcoMomHour? We were so excited that Costco opened their doors an hour early...

Asking for Help is a Strength not a Weakness

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Our first born is celebrating her birthday this month and as I reflect on my almost seven years of motherhood, I am in awe...

Overnight Pumpkin French Toast with Salted Caramel Syrup.

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Rich and decadent, with pumpkin spice flavor, warm pecans, and gooey salted caramel syrup dripping off every bite. The power packed combination of sweet...

The Value of Baking with Little Ones

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As soon as my daughter could sit on the counter, we began baking together. We bake for play dates, for neighbors, for my husband's...

Allergy Life – Navigating Through the Holidays

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Dairy allergy lifestyle
I have a love/hate relationship with the last three months of the year.  I love it because the weather tends to be pretty much perfect, the...

A Dad’s take on Paternity Leave

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You want to know what is AMAZING? Paternity leave. Yes, a mother’s time off is first and foremost when it comes to importance on...

As Introverted Parents, Appreciating Our Extroverted Kid

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My husband and I always wonder how we came to have such an extroverted son. We consider ourselves introverts through and through. Big parties?...

Costco Mom Hour – What you Need to Know!

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We are looking forward to #CostcoMomHour this Friday, November 4th at 9am! Costco has not only agreed to open their doors an hour early for Scottsdale Moms Blog...

What is it about 36?

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Anyone else out there hooked on the show "This Is Us"? (As if any of us need another show to be addicted to... am...

What to Take Instead Of Cake: The Quest for a Healthier...

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When it comes to birthdays in our house, we like to celebrate big. Often times it is a week full of family, friends and...

Local Holiday Markets for Local Finds

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This holiday season, I plan to shop local by heading out to the markets for local finds! To be honest, I don't think I've been...