Tempe

When you think of Tempe, you might think of ASU, but there’s so much more going on in this friendly city which is a short drive south of Phoenix. With a wide range of events, there is always something to do year-round. Tempe is home to one of the longest-running arts events in the state: the […]

Scottsdale

Scottsdale is in Maricopa County and is one of the best places to live in Arizona. Living in Scottsdale offers residents a dense suburban feel. In Scottsdale there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Scottsdale and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools […]

Phoenix

Phoenix is the capital of the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona. Known for its year-round sun and warm temperatures, it anchors a sprawling, multicity metropolitan area known as the Valley of the Sun. You will find a great variety of home styles in the area. Most are single-family residences, though condos and townhouses are plentiful […]

Pumpkin Patch Train

Gold Canyon Train

This is a trip that could easily be a new family Tradition. Patti Kelsey writes, ‘During the fall months, the Grand Canyon Railway transforms into the one and only Pumpkin Patch Train! After leaving Williams Station, the train takes a detour out into the countryside to bring its passengers to a hidden pumpkin patch where […]

Arizona Mills Mall

AzMills

Arizona Mills Mall is an indoor discount shopping destination! AZ Mills has some of the best outlet shops like Adidas, Nike, and now Dicks sporting goods! If you have multiple kids in sports like I do this is a real GAME changer! (See what I did there?) Moving on… Arizona Mills also has many clothing […]

Hannys

hanny cover

Looking for a place to have a nice outing with your loved one? Or how about a girls or guys night out? Hanny’s is one of my favorite spots! Back in 1947 this place used to be a dry goods and department store. After the war the department store closed and was left abandon for […]