Often, I try to highlight local Scottsdale and Phoenix charities via my blog. Today, I wanted to talk about a great website that has a more global reach. One of my favorite websites to visit on a frequent basis is The Hunger Site. When you enter The Hunger Site, not only can you impact global hunger, but you […]
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Where to Eat in Scottsdale AZ: JJ’s Deli (at Kashman’s former location)
If you have been missing your North Scottsdale bagel-fix with the absence of Kashman’s Place Deli, despair no more. JJ’s Deli is now open in the former location of Kashman’s at Scottsdale Road and Pinnacle Peak. I had the opportunity to stop in this afternoon at JJ’s Deli and see the new restaurant and its menu. […]
Things to Do in Scottsdale AZ: Summer 2010
Even during the hottest days of summer, Scottsdale has plenty of events and things to do. Here is a collection of events and happenings that are coming up over the next several weeks in Scottsdale. JULY – Day of the Cowboy – July 24th – Various Events around Scottsdale Celebrate Scottsdale’s Western and Cowboy roots by […]
5 Ways to Beat the Heat in Scottsdale AZ This Summer
Anyone who knows anything about Scottsdale, Arizona is aware that it gets quite warm during the summer. The following list has a few ideas of how you can beat the heat this summer in Scottsdale. 1) Visit the Musical Instrument Museum. Enjoy hours of musically traveling the globe and learning. Feeling hands on? The Musical Instrument […]
Butterfly Exhibit at Desert Botanical Garden – Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix’s Desert Botanical Garden has a special seasonal butterfly exhibit that is definitely worth the visit. Butterflies of all shapes and sizes float around you and land on brightly colored flowers.
Orange Sunset – Scottsdale, Arizona
Here is a beautiful and colorful sunset in Scottsdale, Arizona framed by a Saguaro cactus. Scottsdale is known for its spectacular sunsets.
Sculpture at Silverstone – Scottsdale, Arizona
This is the sculpture that graces the traffic circle at the new Silverstone development in Scottsdale, Arizona. This parcel was formerly the site of Rawhide at Pinnacle Peak and Scottsdale Roads.
Scottsdale in the Summer – Interested in Lowering Your Energy Costs?
As we all know, Scottsdale, Arizona and Arizona in general get pretty warm during the summer months. And with the increased temperatures come higher electrical bills. I took the time this morning to look over a program being offered by APS, a major local utility vendor, to reduce energy costs. I am guessing many of us have one or two appliances […]
