Thursday, March 20, 2014

Dust off that kilt! Warm up the bagpipes!

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? 50th annual Arizona Highland Games

Come out this weekend to celebrate the Scottish culture!

Friday, March 14, 2014

We discovered a hidden gem in The Promenade!

(And we do mean hidden) Be sure to get directions or spend time wandering around like we did!

Do you enjoy great wines and wine tastings? Then this you MUST visit Uncorked! Patio dining on the courtyard. As it says, unpretentious, but charming and offering an excellent list. We recently enjoyed a wine tasting and fell in love with the place. A new favorite for us!

High Street Farmers Market this Sunday at City North!

Enjoy our warm weather this Sunday at the High Street AZ farmers' market! Check out fresh food from local vendors, cool crafts, plus free family activities. More info

Monday, March 3, 2014

Is Your Garage Door Secure? Better take a look at this!

A wire hanger is all a thief needs to break into your garage. Take a look at how it is done, and how to prevent it!

Breaking into a garage in 6 seconds

How to prevent this from happening

Thursday, January 23, 2014

WSJ: Guide to the Ultimate Long Weekend in Phoenix

The best restaurants, hotels, art exhibits, hikes, cocktail bars and shopping in the Valley of the Sun

TO THE SPORTS-MAD, Phoenix probably looks a lot like heaven. From the Cactus League—spring training for 15 Major League Baseball teams—to the massively attended Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament, to the Super Bowl (coming back to town next year), there always seems to be a reason to visit the Valley of the Sun. But what if you're not a jock or enthusiastic spectator? There's plenty for you, too. The Phoenix-Scottsdale area is a wonderland of midcentury modern architecture (though most of its best bars and restaurants are hidden in strip malls). It's where Chris Bianco makes what many consider to be the best pizza in the country. It is home to not just one, but two of artist James Turrell's "skyspace" installations. Winter is also an ideal time to explore the Sonoran Desert; a hike over the rocky landscape can be by equal turns punishing and thrilling—"Fifty Shades of Beige," if you will. So, even if you can't tell a bunt from a punt, you can have, ahem, a ball in Arizona.

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