It is the PERFECT time of year to enjoy a nice cup of hot cocoa... and it to make it a little more festive, why not add some peppermint?! The peppermint makes a superb addition to hot cocoa... a...
Fractured Prune has been around for a long time--try 1976!--but it hasn’t always been a staple here in Arizona. Now they have 5 locations around town, soon to be 6, and people are truly digging their doughnuts. Why are...
Art by: Fabulous Fabulous Prints
I'm a huge believer of buying local especially during the holidays. As a small business owner of Hazel & May, I appreciate the heart and work that goes into quality handmade products. What I love even more...
What do you think of when I say the word "Thanksgiving?" The turkey that's never done yet. Grandma's pumpkin pie. Yoga pants after dinner. The emergency room. I know what you're thinking- the emergency room?! It's true. And I'm...
With the craze of all the food trucks around town, it can be hard to decide which truck to grab a bite from. We really are blessed with some amazing food concepts on wheels and I've been dying to...
When it comes to Thanksgiving celebrations, I feel like there are two types of families. The family that begins their sit-down feast promptly at 4pm, and the family that grazes all day to celebrate. My family has always leaned...
My dear husband woke up before me the other day and decided to cook breakfast. He planned to make french toast - a first for him. Since he was cooking, I went to walk the dog. When I got...
Ah yes, I can remember when the first Flower Child opened up off of Camelback and 44th St. I remember tasting that first sip of kombucha they have on tap and biting into that amazing piece of grass fed...
Last month we hosted a Chalkboard Hand Lettering Workshop at urbAna with Dear Sarah of Page & Mason Invitations. If you have not been to this adorable shop yet, you need to go now! You know we are huge on supporting...
This Late Harvest Bake is perfect for the fall season which is all about gathering and community. This casserole is the perfect tummy-warming dish for you and your friends and family. Filled with butternut squash, earthy mushrooms and kale. Oh,...
Let's talk about pasta, it's comfort food at its best. Every person has a preference for how they prefer their bowl of noodles. Some love those long strands of fresh noodles soaked in homemade tomato sauce topped with giant...
It's officially here. . . fall. . . or as I like to call it, "sweets season." For the next three months, most of us will stuff ourselves full of sweet treats to celebrate fall holidays which then leads into...
Looking for an easy and healthy dish to feed the fam? Look no further. Zucchini noodles are a great alternative to regular noodles and your picky eaters might not even know they are vegetables! This recipe keeps things simple with olive oil, parmesan cheese...
Happy Friday and Happy National Cheeseburger Day! I could go on and on about all the great cheeseburgers around town but let's focus on one in particular today. Let's talk about the The Burger, from Blue Hound Kitchen &...
Ugh, choosing a place to eat out with the fam. I'll admit, as a nutritionist, I'm pickier than most moms because I'm often on the hunt for places that serve something other than macaroni and cheese and chicken nuggets....
Let's talk about BBQ because it's almost Labor Day and those two things seem to go together like cookie dough and ice cream (I have a slight obsession). I'm not the only one with an obsession though. The people...
This post is sponsored to share about the Grand Opening of Jamba Juice in The Shops at Norterra in Phoenix, AZ.
As a long time fan of Jamba Juice I was really excited to take a tour of the new...
The perfect quick and easy breakfast for any mom on the go! Sometimes, when making sure our family gets fed and out the door in the morning, we can overlook taking care of and feeding ourselves. Well this egg sandwich makes...
If you're looking for something to do for date night this week, or maybe a night out with your girlfriends, I have a great idea that's completely different from the usual dinner and a movie. How about dinner and...
I was recently asked by a friend where she should go for a nice dinner with the kids. You know, a place that wouldn't mind loud children or a little mess. She has a 1 year old and an...
Eating a salad sort of seems like that thing you're supposed to if you want to get healthy. However, in my experience most salad restaurants either:
Offer appealing salads that seem good for you but aren't.
Offer salads that are good...
This little hidden gem should be added to your must eat list! It's located off the I-17 and Bell, tucked neatly away by Lamar's Donuts. Banh Mi Bistro is a quick, easy, inexpensive and absolutely delicious any time of...
Love this fun spin on the classic ice cream float recipe. This recipe has apple cider and ginger ale added to vanilla ice cream for a truly delicious treat.
INGREDIENTS
vanilla ice cream
apple cider
ginger ale
DIRECTIONS
Scoop three scoops of vanilla ice cream into a...
Melt is a new comer to the scene and already quite popular in the downtown area and I know why, do you? They make their ice cream fresh and yes, that makes it local too! Throughout the year they...
Here ye, here ye! If you're looking for the best new gathering space, a place to do a little work, maybe grab some food and a drink with a friend, possibly enjoy a swing dance lesson, pinata making or...
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Arizona Science Center: Trading Happy Hour for Snow Explosions
Ah, the glory days of happy hour—when I could sip cocktails, laugh with friends, and somehow still make it to closing time. Fast forward...
