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One of my shopping addictions is Etsy! I love Etsy and shop a ton on there during the holidays and birthdays, because you can find some amazing one of a kind and homemade items for parties and gifts. Since we are...

I love the idea of having a unique family tradition for each holiday of the year. We have sweet traditions for most of the big holidays, but could never think of a good one for Halloween.  We have always...

Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the cooler temperatures, the brisk mornings, the smell of pumpkin, and (should I admit?) even holiday music! But as a self-proclaimed “frugalista”, I also know that it is a very...

Are you interested in planting a backyard vegetable garden in Arizona? We just recently started the process! Here's how I managed to get through planting season without breaking a sweat or getting my hands dirty... 1. Get yourself a handsome...

88 days til Christmas.  Did that give you a heart attack? Maybe it is just the knowledge that I need to be extra prepared this year that has me a bit overwhelmed by that number.  Our son is due...

Recently my friend and running partner gave her kids’ room a makeover. And she did the cutest thing with each of her children’s baby announcements; I just had to share it with all of you. I think it is...

This post is sponsored by California Closets and written by one of their organization experts. For more organizational inspiration, visit their website. Enjoy! When it’s done right, organization can make your home more attractive, dramatically increase its space, and cut...

Oops...I forgot. That seems to me my mantra lately. I call it mommy brain because I've had it for about 7 years now. I USED to think it was pregnancy brain - then I thought it was nursing brain....and now I know....

I am calling out to all of the fabulous moms who read Scottsdale Moms Blog for some serious morning help! We are only about a month into school and I already feel stumped on what to make the kids...

It's Pregnancy Week here on Scottsdale Moms Blog! If you are just tuning in, be sure to read the rest of the week's posts here. I have always had a vision of how my daughter's room could be turned into...

If there is one thing that can throw any family into a pile of stress complete with yelling and naughty words, it's heated conversations about money! Or, the lack thereof.  I've known about Dave Ramsey and his life-changing personal...

This past weekend I threw my sister's baby shower {and helped with a friend's shower the very next day!}. To say that it was a crazy and busy weekend is such an understatement. It was so amazing to be...

Laundry Secrets When it comes to kids, the only thing as sure as meltdowns are the stains on their clothes. Be it jelly, paint or a mystery, I think it's safe to say that we've all made the sad walk...

I have a ferocious reader on my hands. She is always asking to be read to, "reading"  to her stuffed animals or asking when we can get to the book store or library. That said, I'm always on the hunt for...

My friend and I were at a loss on how we were going to make it through the long summer with all of our kids (we have seven kids between the two of us). Neither of us had any...

I've discovered something about myself recently: I love trying new things and/or new ways of doing things. I'm not always a huge fan of change, but if a product or method seems that it will make my life easier, save...

How to make a kid car wash. I am a total sucker for backyard birthday parties. So when it was time to plan my daughter's third birthday, I headed to Pinterest to browse, pin and plan the best we-don't-have-a-pool-but-we-can-still-have-fun-with-water birthday...

It's Archives Week here at SMB, and this morning I'm featuring my favorite post of Beth's! You can read all her posts here. One of the reasons why I love our little SMB Contributor community is that I get to...

Do you ever notice there are skinny coffee drinks galore and lots of variations of skinny alcoholic drinks, and you can make tons of skinny meals at home, but what about skinny fast food? If you are a mom a) run...

Who ♥'s Pinterest?! (I'm raising both hands high myself) There's something so wonderful about all of the endless ideas that are available at our fingertips.  Right?  Upon opening your account you'll find tips for home decor, cooking, parenting, home-schooling, organization, crafting,...

I recently had the chance to sit down with the owners and creators of Dependable Divas, Erika and Kerry. This mother and daughter team have built an amazing business all around getting organized. If you're like me, then you've probably...

I'm sitting here laughing as I write this because the truth is I'm horrible at cleaning. Seriously, my house is ALWAYS a mess (consider yourself warned in case you ever drop in on me). In some weird backward way...

Practical ways to honor and celebrate the man in your life this Father's Day. Let's face it, the world makes a pretty big deal about Mother's Day. I mean, its a REAL holiday. Brunch reservations are made, flowers are bought;...

My childhood memories of summers in Scottsdale are simple and joyful. I remember wearing my swimsuit so long that it would turn from wet to dry while still on my body. I remember pruny-wrinkled skin and burning eyes from...

As a busy mom I find myself shopping and buying lots of groceries on a weekly basis (if not more), and having so many left-overs most of which are tossed in the trash. It drives me crazy to waste as...

It's Archives Week here at SMB, and this morning I'm featuring my favorite post of Noelle's. You can read all her posts here. Often when I head to the park with my children, I'll leave my purse or other such...

It's Archives Week here at SMB, and this morning I'm featuring my favorite post of Kirsten's. You can read all her posts here. I had a VERY hard time picking my favorite - because there's just so much in Kirsten's...

I have a new obsession in the food department right now: Brussels Sprouts. They are kind of a trendy vegetable in that they are popping up all over restaurant menus and cooking shows and so I thought I would...

Now that the heat is upon us, it's time to bring summer indoors. We break out the toys that have been stored away while the weather was too pretty not to be playing outside. The fort sheets go up...

Cooking.  To be honest I have a love/hate relationship with it.  Meal planning - boo, fresh homemade delicious meal - yay!  Cooking when kids are occupied and playing nicely - yay, cooking when kids are crawling up your legs...