Tweet It’s finally here! Cannot wait to see everyone tomorrow night at Mom’s Night Out Arizona! Read on for some important announcements about tomorrow night, but first, a huge THANK YOU to our venue sponsors Ice Den and 18° Neighborhood Grill - you ladies are going to LOVE this place! We couldn’t do these events without [...]
7 Things I’ve Learned {the hard way} About Scorpions
Tweet It was March 2010, about three months after we had moved into our current home. I was seven months pregnant with baby number two. Our nearly-two-year-old had woken early on a Saturday morning and I’d gotten up with her to let my husband snooze a little longer. Thinking he would sleep in for another [...]
Mom’s Night Out Arizona | Venue Spotlight on 18° and Ice Den
Tweet Not sure about you, but any number of degrees NOT in the triple digits sound lovely right about now. Right? We’re excited to introduce you to our FABULOUS venue sponsor for the upcoming Mom’s Night Out Arizona: 18° Neighborhood Grill! In their own words (quoting from the 18° website): 18° Neighborhood Grill is an exciting [...]
Achoo! Spring Allergies: What we can do for our kids
Tweet Hey moms! I recently did an interview with allergist Dr. Laine Keahey from Arizona Allergy Associates (also a local Scottsdale mom of two). Dr. Keahey said this is “one of the worst allergy seasons I’ve ever seen”. Tips to help this allergy season: .1.) Shower the kids after they are outside, or at least before they climb [...]
GIVEAWAY | Sally Manlove Photography
Tweet What’s that you say? Your kids are growing up too fast? You just want them to hold still for a minute so you can drink in their cuteness before they go off to college? I know it! These years are flying by so quickly! That’s why I LOVE having family portraits taken here and [...]
Raising Arizona Kids Helps YOU Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer
Tweet What are your kids up to this summer? If you’re not sure, you’ll want to check out Raising Arizona Kids’ Camp Fair AZ this weekend – February 25 and 26 – where representatives from day and overnight camps will be on hand to discuss their programs and find a great summer option for you [...]
Are YOU the next SMB Contributor?
Tweet Do you want to write for Scottsdale Moms Blog? We will be adding to our group of regular contributors beginning in March and we’re looking for fresh, local voices to join our team! This is a volunteer position (with some fun perks to make it worth it). Here’s the deal: What You GIVE [...]
Lessons from my day at the “Parada del Sol!”
Tweet My husband was out of town this weekend. I was on my own, with two small children to care for and entertain. When I find myself with days like this, my temptation is to turn it into a “work weekend.” I run a bunch of errands, take a big bite out of my to-do [...]
Happy Birthday, Arizona!
Tweet Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday, ARIZONA, Happy Birthday to you! Birthdays are a big deal, right? And even though we, like you, are surrounded by candy hearts and sugar-hyped children today, we wanted to take a moment to say Happy 100th Birthday to the state of Arizona. Enjoy this [...]
Birthday Party Success
Tweet Every family does birthdays differently. I love seeing traditions that families establish and snagging great ideas from other brilliant moms. So I thought I’d share a party that went over with great success this past weekend. In our house with three kids we’ve set up a tradition that keeps me from insanity. We don’t [...]




















